Is Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster playable on Steam Deck?

Steam Deck is one of the best devices for experiencing PC gaming on the go. However, with every title nowadays aiming for higher fidelity, the handheld's capabilities will be tested as it ages. Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster has finally launched with players getting to play this classic with modern graphics. Since this remaster is also available on PC, it's a no-brainer that the title will also be available to play on the handheld.

This release has raised questions in the gaming community about the game's playability on the handheld. This is because, unlike a PC, Steam Deck's parts cannot be replaced, meaning the hardware can't be upgraded for a better experience. However, in the case of Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster, the game is 100% playable on the handheld.

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How does Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster perform on the Steam Deck?

Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster is playable on the handheld system (Image via Capcom)

Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster runs well on the Steam Deck, running at 45 FPS which fluctuates constantly during gameplay. This framerate can also jump to a solid 60 when exploring closed interiors because the game has less data to render compared to the zombie-filled exterior. However, if the constant fluctuation of the framerate bugs you, we recommend you cap the limit to 30 FPS.

This will keep the remaster at 30 FPS with little to no frame drops. This framerate cap will also increase the battery life of your handheld while playing Dead Rising. However, running the game at these framerates will require you to enable specific settings in the menu.

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Recommended settings for Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster on the Steam Deck

Keep the settings on low to enjoy higher framerates in the Remaster (Image via Capcom)

Running the game on high settings on the handheld can hamper your framerate. The settings should be lowered to bring the title to a playable framerate for a smoother experience. Here are our recommended settings for Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster on Steam's handheld:

• HDR Mode: Off
• Screen Resolution: 1280x720
• Refresh Rate: 60.00Hz
• Framerate: 60
• Display Mode: Window
• Vertical Synchronization: Off
• Texture Quality: Low (0 GB)
• Texture Filtering: Low (Bilinear)
• Shadow Quality: Low
• Antialiasing: Low
• FidelityFX Super Resolution 3: Performance
• Upscale Sharpness: 100%
• Mesh Quality: Low
• Screen Space Reflections: Off
• Volumetric Lighting: Low
• Ambient Occlusion: Off
• Subsurface Scattering: Off
• Shadow Cache: On
• Bloom: Off
• Lens Flare: Off
• Number of Characters on Screen: Few
• Persistent Corpses: Few
• Motion Blur: Off
• Depth of Field: Off
• Color Space: sRGB

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Conclusion

The game is playable on Steam Deck and can reach 45 FPS with fluctuations. For a smoother gameplay experience, lock the framerate to 30 FPS enable motion blur, and save the settings.