Steam Deck

The Last of Us Part I Steam Deck Performance (2026)

Steam Deck Playable — settings tips and what to expect on handheld.

Check your PCPC requirementsBest settings
Deck ratingSteam Deck Playable
What to expectPlayable with FSR/low after patches — still heavy for Deck thermals.
Recommended PC GPURX 7800 XT / RTX 4070

Suggested approach on Steam Deck

  • FSR/DLSS Quality mandatory on mid GPUs
  • Medium shadows and ambient occlusion
  • 16 GB RAM minimum
  • Use a 30 or 40 FPS refresh cap for battery and thermals when needed.

FAQ — The Last of Us Part I on Steam Deck

Does The Last of Us Part I run on Steam Deck?

Playable with aggressive FSR/low presets after PC patches — expect ~30 FPS targets.

Best settings for The Last of Us Part I on PC?

Start with Medium presets, lower shadows/effects first, and use FSR/DLSS if available. Cap FPS to your display for smoother framing.