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Steam now shows average Steam Deck framerates when browsing games, but Valve says it’s considering expanding the feature to other hardware
Valve has added player-reported average framerates to the Steam Deck Compatibility section of eligible games’ Steam store pages. The data gives buyers a practical view of performance alongside compatibility ratings, which may not reflect everyone’s expectations for smooth gameplay.
The figures come from Steam Deck players who have opted in to sharing framerate data, and a histogram shows how frequently different framerates were recorded, helping indicate whether performance varies. The feature covers games tested for Deck compatibility, including those rated Verified, Playable or Unsupported. Valve says it is considering framerate data for more devices, though extending it to desktop PCs may be difficult because their hardware varies widely.
In short
- Steam store pages now show average framerates for eligible Deck games.
- A histogram helps show how consistent performance is.
- Valve is considering expanding the data to other devices.
Explained simply
Steam Deck is a handheld gaming device made by Valve, which also runs the Steam store. Games on Steam can receive a compatibility rating for how well they work on the Deck, from Verified or Playable to Unsupported.
A compatibility rating does not guarantee that a game will run smoothly for every player. Framerate, measured in frames per second, affects how fluid a game looks, and can vary with settings and hardware. Player-submitted figures can give buyers another indication of what to expect, while differences between devices make it harder to compare performance across all computers.
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