Can I play Atomfall on Steam Deck, ROG Ally, and other gaming handhelds?

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Can you play Atomfall on gaming handhelds?

Absolutely! Exciting news for all tech enthusiasts – Atomfall has been Steam Deck Verified! This means that Valve, creators of the much-loved Steam Deck handheld, have put it through rigorous testing and found that the game runs smoothly on the Steam Deck. Consequently, you can expect a smooth gaming experience not only on the Steam Deck but also on other high-performance gaming handhelds like the ASUS ROG Ally and Lenovo Legion Go as well!

Atomfall is Steam Deck Verified, so you’re good to go

2025 is shaping up to be an exciting year for indie games, and as a tech enthusiast, I can’t help but get excited about Atomfall! This survival game is being developed by Rebellion, the studio behind Sniper Elite and Zombie Army. But unlike those focused experiences, Atomfall offers a vast, open-ended world to explore.

Five years after the notorious 1957 Windscale nuclear disaster, players must navigate through the contaminated lands of Lakeland in Great Britain. The game’s narrative structure is non-linear, allowing for a unique and immersive experience as we unravel the mysteries surrounding this fictional catastrophe while trying to survive in the post-apocalyptic landscape.

Overall, Atomfall has garnered generally positive feedback from critics, with particular praise for its immersive world design, diverse array of enemies (such as mutants, cultists, robots, and soldiers), exploration mechanics, and the substantial freedom it offers players in accomplishing objectives. Consequently, many are eager to delve into the game, particularly since it’s set to be available on Xbox Game Pass. However, there is a segment of potential players who prefer portable gaming devices like the Steam Deck and are keen to know how well Atomfall performs on such platforms.

Piece of great news! Atomfall has been confirmed as Steam Deck compatible, meaning Valve (the developers behind both Steam and the Steam Deck) has tested the game and verified it performs well on the system. Since Atomfall’s PC requirements are rather low and other handhelds like ASUS ROG Ally, Lenovo Legion Go, and ROG Ally X have more power, you shouldn’t face any issues playing it on those devices either.

Best Atomfall settings for Steam Deck and gaming handhelds

It’s fantastic that Atomfall is now compatible with Steam Deck and other portable gaming devices! However, if you’re wondering about the optimal settings for it, aiming for a frame rate around 40 FPS while maintaining high graphics settings provides a superb blend of visual clarity and smooth gameplay.

To achieve approximately 35-40 frames per second (FPS), which is a great outcome, set Atomfall at Medium settings and keep the resolution scale at 100%. Occasional minor drops might occur. If you prefer to stay around 40 FPS, consider reducing the render scale slightly or lowering shadows to Low. Remember that you can always reduce more settings to significantly increase the frame rate, but be aware that visual quality may suffer noticeably.

On advanced portable devices such as the ASUS ROG Ally and Lenovo Legion Go, you can aim for increased graphical quality without suffering significant performance degradation, unlike with the Steam Deck. This allows you to boost certain settings to High, while still maintaining a smooth gaming experience. However, remember that these handhelds are not capable of delivering desktop-level performance.

On March 27, the game Atomfall will debut on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows PC, PS5, and PS4. It’s worth mentioning that CDKeys offers a significant discount for the Standard Edition, which is now only $38.69 instead of $49.99. Alternatively, you can grab the Deluxe Edition at CDKeys for $51.99, offering Early Access and some extra cosmetic items. If you’d rather subscribe, be excited as Atomfall will be available on Game Pass from launch day.

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2025-03-27 00:09