Is Tower Unite playable on Steam Deck?
Steam Deck verdict
Runs but struggles
Tower Unite runs on the Steam Deck, but performance struggles.
Tower Unite runs on the Steam Deck, but performance can struggle. Valve lists it as Unsupported due to its performance on the Deck. The Linux/Proton community rates it Gold on ProtonDB across 135 reports. It boots and is stable; expect to lower a few settings for a smoother framerate.
Game info
- Genres
- Action, Adventure, Casual, Indie, Massively Multiplayer, Racing
- Developer
- PixelTail Games
- Publisher
- PixelTail Games
- Release
- April 19, 2025
- Price
- $19.99
- Metacritic
- —
System requirements
Windows specs from Steam — the Deck runs these through Proton.
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS *: Windows 7 SP1 (64-bit)
- Processor: 2.4 GHz Dual-Core 64-bit CPU
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: DX10 Compatible GPU with 4 GB VRAM
- DirectX: Version 10
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 30 GB available space
- VR Support: SteamVR
- Additional Notes: Integrated graphic cards will have trouble running the game. Disk space will increase over time due to new content added.
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS *: Windows 7 SP1 (64-bit), Windows 8 (64-bit), Windows 10 (64-bit)
- Processor: 3 GHz Quad-Core 64-bit CPU
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: DX11 Compatible GPU with 8 GB VRAM
- DirectX: Version 11
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 32 GB available space
- VR Support: SteamVR
- Additional Notes: Integrated graphic cards will have trouble running the game. Disk space will increase over time due to new content added.
Steam Deck compatibility
Does it run?
- Valve rating
- Unsupported
- …on SteamOS in general
- Playable
Community rating · 135 reports (ProtonDB)
Does it run well?
Performance struggles — expect low framerate or heavy tweaking.
- ✓Limited graphics performance
Tower Unite performance & FPS on Steam Deck
Based on 2 Steam Deck community reports. These are the framerates players actually settle on — many cap it to save battery — not the game's maximum. Performance struggles — expect low framerate or heavy tweaking.
Battery & recommended settings
Estimated battery life
- Recommended preset
- low
- Typical power draw
- ~17 W
💡 SteamDeckPlayable tip: System Proton version 8.0-4 Steamos version 3.5
Tips for playing Tower Unite on Steam Deck
- •Lower the resolution scale and cap the framerate (30 or 40 FPS) for a smoother, steadier experience.
Frequently asked questions
›Is Tower Unite playable on Steam Deck?
Tower Unite runs on the Steam Deck, but performance can struggle. Valve lists it as Unsupported due to its performance on the Deck. The Linux/Proton community rates it Gold on ProtonDB across 135 reports.
›Is Tower Unite Steam Deck Verified?
No. Valve lists Tower Unite as Unsupported, though community reports may differ — see the verdict above.
›How many FPS does Tower Unite get on Steam Deck?
Steam Deck players most often report playing Tower Unite at 40–60 fps (based on 2 community reports). These are usually the framerate players settle on — many cap it to save battery — not the game's maximum.
›How long does the battery last playing Tower Unite on Steam Deck?
Steam Deck players report roughly 2h 56m at 30 fps on Tower Unite (from ShareDeck community reports). Capping the framerate and TDP lower stretches it further; higher brightness shortens it.
›Can you play Tower Unite multiplayer on Steam Deck?
Yes — Tower Unite has no Deck-blocking anti-cheat reported, so its online and multiplayer modes should work like on any PC.
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Community configurations
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