Steam Deck Adds Average Framerate Data
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Valve has released a new Steam update that adds Steam Deck framerate data to a game's store page, giving potential buyers an indication of how well a game runs on the handheld.
As per Valve's announcement post, average framerates are now listed in the Steam Deck Compatibility section of a game's store page, but you must click Learn More to see it.
The feature is only available for games that have been tested for Deck compatibility—those with Verified, Playable, or Unsupported badges—so while it does not cover every title, it still includes thousands of games.
According to Valve, average framerates are derived from players running the game on their Steam Decks, assuming they have opted in to provide framerate data.
More context
Timeline
- On January 1 2023 Valve launches Steam Deck handheld.
Why it matters
Immediate US impact: Users can now assess game performance before purchase Possible long-term US impact: Potential shift toward performance-focused buying Most affected groups: Steam Deck owners and game developers Reader priority: High for gamers seeking performance data
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Eurogamer.net — Steam Deck Adds Average Framerate Data
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