SteamWorld Build is coming to Steam, which leads to the question of whether the game is Steam Deck compatible. We’ve gone through the data available on Steam and have answered the question below.
Can I Play SteamWorld Build On Steam Deck?
SteamWorld Build is coming to Steam Deck, and you’ll be able to play on the day of release. It is fully compatible with the handheld console, but it does have some issues.
Players can enjoy the game on the go with full controller support and Steam Cloud. However, the Mac and Linux version may not work as well due to restrictions on the operating system.
What Are The Issues On The Steam Deck Version Of SteamWorld Build?
SteamWorld Build is rated as Playable on Steam Deck, but it has a few notable issues. Specifically, some in-game text is small and may be difficult to read. This is an issue that many games on the device seem to have, because the game is just scaled down to be playable on the device.
Naturally, the text gets scaled down too instead of being checked to ensure it is readable and uses a scroller if necessary. So, you’re going to have issues on things that don’t resize very well. However, all functionality is accessible when using the default controller configuration.
Steam’s official guidelines for this version of SteamWorld Build state:
- Some in-game text is small and may be difficult to read.
- All functionality is accessible when using the default controller configuration.
- This game shows Steam Deck controller icons.
- This game’s default graphics configuration performs well on Steam Deck.
Seems like you will be able to play SteamWorld Build on Steam Deck without any hiccups.
Tip: If you have difficulty reading smaller text on Steam Deck, you can use the magnifying feature on the device by holding the Steam and L1 buttons simultaneously and moving around with the right stick. Check out the video below for reference.
