Silent Hill f Steam Deck Compatible, But Not Quite Verified

Silent Hill f is set to be playable on the Steam Deck, yet it will require some adjustments to ensure a seamless experience. Dive in to discover more about Valve’s classification of Silent Hill f for the Steam Deck and the game's PC specifications.

Silent Hill f Official Testing Results For Steam Deck Released

Playable But Requires Configuration

Valve's official testing has confirmed that Silent Hill f can be played on the Steam Deck. However, the game falls short of being "verified" due to the need for some configuration to ensure full compatibility with the handheld device. To achieve "verified" status, a game must be completely operational with the Steam Deck's controls and display, and must meet Valve's stringent criteria for input, display, seamlessness, and system support.

According to the testing results, Silent Hill f supports all functionalities with the default controller setup on the Steam Deck and displays the appropriate controller icons. Nonetheless, some in-game text might be challenging to read due to its small size. Additionally, the game necessitates manual tweaks to run smoothly on the Steam Deck.

This represents a significant step forward when compared to the Silent Hill 2 Remake, which initially lacked support for the Steam Deck despite efforts to enhance its compatibility. With no official release date yet announced by Konami for Silent Hill f, there's still ample time for further optimization.

PC System Requirements

Konami unveiled the PC system requirements for Silent Hill f last month on its Steam store page, providing insight into its performance on the Steam Deck. Below is a detailed breakdown of the game's minimum and recommended specifications.

The minimum specs, featuring an NVIDIA GTX 1070, allow the game to run at 720p and 30fps on Performance Quality settings. Given the Steam Deck's GPU capabilities, players might experience a slight downgrade from these minimum requirements. While running the game at 720p on the Steam Deck might be acceptable, the difference could become more apparent when the device is connected to an HD TV. Konami also recommends using an SSD for optimal performance.

For the recommended specs, players can opt for either Performance settings at 60fps or Quality settings at 30fps, both of which require an SSD.

The recent Silent Hill Transmission on March 13 offered fans a glimpse into what Silent Hill f will bring to the table. The game is now available for wishlisting on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, though a specific release date remains undisclosed. To keep abreast of the latest developments on Silent Hill f, be sure to check out our dedicated article below!