Silent Hill f will be playable on Steam Deck, though some initial setup will be necessary. Discover what Valve's compatibility rating means for the game, along with a look at its official PC system requirements.
Valve's Official Steam Deck Evaluation for Silent Hill f
Playable Status Requires User Configuration
According to Valve’s official assessment, Silent Hill f is classified as ‘Playable’ on the Steam Deck. It has not achieved ‘Verified’ status because some manual settings are needed for optimal performance on the handheld. A ‘Verified’ title must work flawlessly with the Deck's controls and display, passing Valve's tests for input, visual clarity, seamless experience, and system support.
The report indicates that all of Silent Hill f's features are accessible using the default controller layout, and the correct Steam Deck button icons are displayed. However, some in-game text is quite small and potentially hard to read. Players will also need to adjust certain graphics and performance settings themselves to get the best experience.
This represents a significant step forward, especially when compared to the initially unsupported status of the Silent Hill 2 Remake on the platform. With Konami yet to announce a final release date for Silent Hill f, the development team still has time for further optimizations.
Official PC System Specifications
Konami recently published the official PC system requirements for Silent Hill f on its Steam page. These specifications offer clues about how the game might perform on Valve's portable hardware. Below is a complete breakdown of the minimum and recommended specs.
For minimum settings, an NVIDIA GTX 1070 is required to run the game at 720p and 30fps using the 'Performance' quality preset. Given the Steam Deck's integrated GPU, performance is expected to be somewhat lower than these baseline PC requirements. While 720p gameplay on the Deck's built-in screen may be acceptable, connecting to an HD monitor or TV could make graphical compromises more apparent. Konami also advises that an SSD is recommended even for minimum settings.
The recommended specifications allow players to choose between a 60fps ‘Performance’ mode or a 30fps ‘Quality’ mode. For both of these presets, an SSD is mandatory.
The latest Silent Hill Transmission event on March 13th provided new glimpses of the upcoming title. Silent Hill f is currently available to wishlist on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. An exact release date has not been confirmed. For the most current news and updates on Silent Hill f, explore our related coverage below!
