Steam Deck owners will be able to play Silent Hill f, though the experience may need some tweaking. Here's what you should know about Valve's compatibility rating and the game's PC system demands before diving into this haunting adventure.
Silent Hill f Steam Deck Compatibility Details
Functional With Some Adjustments Needed
Valve's testing confirms Silent Hill f runs on Steam Deck, though it hasn't earned the coveted "Verified" badge. The game meets several key requirements - controller functionality works out of the box with proper button prompts - but falls short in other areas. Players might struggle with small text, and performance optimization requires manual intervention.
Notably, this puts Silent Hill f in a better position than its franchise sibling, the Silent Hill 2 Remake, which remains incompatible with Steam Deck despite performance patches. With Konami still keeping the release date under wraps, developers have extra time to potentially improve Steam Deck optimization before launch.
Breaking Down the PC Requirements
The Steam Store listing reveals what hardware PC gamers will need. At minimum specs (GTX 1070 for 720p/30fps), the game should theoretically run on Steam Deck's custom APU, though likely with visual compromises. The real challenge comes when docking to larger displays, where performance dips might become more noticeable.
Konami emphasizes SSD usage for both minimum and recommended specs. The latter options offer either 60fps with Performance settings or enhanced visuals at 30fps - choices Steam Deck users will need to weigh carefully based on their play preferences.
Following March's Silent Hill Transmission event, players can now wishlist the game across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC platforms. While the exact release window remains unannounced, stay tuned for updates as we continue tracking this intriguing new chapter in the Silent Hill saga.
