Not yet verified in the released game. No tested values or instructions are available in this section.
Steam Deck: the first public test
Official PC requirements
Steam also lists full controller support and a Gamepad Recommended tag[3].
Quick answers
- Can the Steam Deck run Phantom Blade Zero?
Poorly, according to the first public test. Steam Deck HQ ran it on the lowest settings and saw about 23–27 FPS on average in the Crimson Forest, with dips to around 10 FPS, and rated it 1/5.[1]
- What are the PC requirements?
Minimum is a Core i7-8700K or Ryzen 5 3600, 16 GB RAM and a GTX 1660 6 GB or RX 5500 XT 8 GB, with an SSD, for 1080p/30 using upscaling. Recommended is a Core i5-10600K or Ryzen 5 5600X with an RTX 3060 Ti 8 GB or RX 6700 XT 12 GB, for 1440p/60 with upscaling.[3]
Sources
- Steam Deck HQ — Phantom Blade Zero review (2026-10-25) Press
- Steam Deck HQ — PBZ vs Steam Machine Press
- Steam store page — Phantom Blade Zero Official
Links open third-party sites. Tags: Official = developer/platform text; Press = news or interview; Fan = community reference (cross-checked where possible).