For Steam Deck players looking to optimize popular games, this article brings together recommended game settings for the most-played titles consistently topping Steam Deck’s popularity charts. We’ve compiled the best display settings to enhance your gaming and visual experience on a larger screen, aimed at achieving at least 30 FPS for smooth performance. If you’re aiming for even higher FPS, use these settings as a starting point and consider lowering specific visual elements to achieve a more fluid gameplay experience.
General
Resolution
• for better quality: 1080p (1920x1080) (30-35 FPS)
• for better performance - 720p (1280×720) (40-50 FPS)
V-sync
Disabled
Frame Rate Cap
Off
AMD FSR 1.0
Off
AMD FSR 2.2
• for better quality – Balanced
• for better performance - Performance
Quality
Model Quality
Low
Shadow Quality
Low
Cloud Quality
Low
Texture Quality
Ultra
Texture Filtering
Anisotropic x8
Instance Distance
Medium
Fog Quality
Low
Detail Distance
Medium
Animation Level of Detail
High
Advanced
Anti-Aliasing
None
Ambient Occlusion
On
Depth of Field
Gaussian
Depth of Field Quality
Quarter Denoise
God Rays
Off
Bloom
On
Subsurface Scattering
On
Dynamic Crowds
Off
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Framerate Limit
30 FPS
Scaling Filter
FSR
FSR Sharpness
2
Video Settings
Resolution
1280x720
Quality Settings
Texture Quality
Medium
Ambient Occlusion
High
SSAO
Medium
Depth of Field Quality
Medium
Motion Blur
Medium
Shadow Quality
Medium
Lighting Quality
Medium
Effects Quality
Medium
Volumetric Quality
Medium
Reflection Quality
Low
Water Surface Quality
High
Shader quality
Low
Global Illumination Quality
Medium
Grass Quality
Medium
Frame Limit
30 FPS
HDR
Off
Scaling Filter
FSR
FSR Sharpness
5
Display Settings
Resolution
1280x720 (for external display)
1280x800 (for Steam Deck native display)
Render Scale
Balanced
Graphic Settings
Motion Blur
100
Depth of Field
Off
Bloom
Off
Sharpness
0.75
Texture Quality
Ultra
Object Detail Quality
Medium
Render Distance
Low
Shadow Quality
Medium
Particle Quality
Low
Reflection Quality
Low
Space Quality
Low
Ambient Occlusion
Off
Screen-Space Global Illumination
Off
Vegetation and Rubble Density
Low
Terrain Quality
Medium
Volumetric Fog Quality
Low
Volumetric Cloud Quality
Low
Lighting Quality
Low
Anti-Aliasing
Off
Framerate Limit
30 FPS for higher graphic quality.
60 FPS for smoother gameplay.
Video Settings
Vsync
Align with chosen framerate limit.
Maximum FPS
Turned on and aligned with chosen framerate limit.
HDR Mode
HDR10 scRGB (monitor and dock must support HDR)
Resolution
1280x720
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Graphics
Quick Preset
Custom
Resolution Scaling
AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution 3
AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution 3
Auto
Frame Generation
AMD FSR 3 Frame Generation
Texture Quality
Medium (for higher FPS)
High (for better smoothness)
Graphics
Screen Resolution
1280x720
Max FPS
30 FPS
Vsync
OFF
Motion Blur
ON
Anti Aliasing
TSR
View Distance
Low
Grass Details
Medium
Shadows
Medium
Effects Quality
Low
Texture Quality
High
Graphics Adapter and Resolution
Resolution
1280x720
Antialiasing
TAA (Best quality)
Anisoptiopic Filtering
16 Samples
Advanced (Detail Tab)
Texture Quality
Ultra
Shadow Quality
Medium
Shadow Distance
Medium
Decal Quantity
High
Lighting Quality
High
Godrays Quality
Low
Depth of Field
Standard (Low)
Ambient Occlusion
SSAO (High)
Screen Space Reflections
On
Wetness
On
Rain Occlusion
On
Motion Blur
Off
Lens Flare
Off
Advanced (View Distance Tab)
Object Fade
2 (on slider)
Actor Fade
2 (on slider)
Grass Fade
2 (on slider)
Item Fade
2 (on slider)
Distant Object Detail
Medium
Object Detail Fade
Medium
Display
Screen Resolution
1280 x 720
Frame Rate Limit
30
Vsync
OFF
Triple Buffering
ON
Enable HDR
ON
Upsample Method
INTEL XESS
Upsample Quality
Performance
Render Scale
95%
Dynamic Resolution Scaling
ON
Target Frames Per Second
30
Minimum Resolution Scale
70%
Graphics
Texture Quality
LOW
Texture Filtering
MEDIUM
Lighting Quality
LOW
Contact Shadow
ON
Ambient Occlusion
OFF
Screen Space Reflections
OFF
Volumetric Lightning
MEDIUM
Sky Quality
MEDIUM
Ray-traced Reflections
OFF
Ray-traced Ambient Occlusion
OFF
Ultra Ray Tracing
OFF
Level Of Detail
LOW
Strand Hair
OFF
Terrain Quality
LOW
Terrain Decoration Quality
LOW
Visual Effects Quality
MEDIUM
Depth of Field
CINEMATICS
Vignette
ON
Motion Blur
OFF
Post Processing Quality
MEDIUM
Field of View
100%
DISPLAY
Resolution
1280 x 720
Anti-Aliasing and Super Resolution Type
AMD FSR
Super Resolution Mode
Balanced (better picture quality)
Performance (higher FPS)
Anti-Aliasing
Low
Super Resolution Sharpening
80
Frame Generation Mode
AMD FSR3 Frame Generation
Low Latency Mode
Off
Limit FPS
X
Show FPS
X
Network Stats
X
Vsync
Off
GRAPHICS
Optimized Settings
Optimize
Graphics Quality
Low
Global illumination
SSGI – Low Quality
Reflection Quality
Screen Space Reflections
Model Detail
Low
Post Processing
Low
Shadow Detail
Low
Texture Detail
Low
| Effects Detail |
Low
Foliage Detail
Low
The reason these games consistently top Steam Deck’s most-played charts goes beyond stunning graphics. These titles offer vast worlds, intricate stories, and diverse gameplay mechanics, giving players incredible freedom to explore for hundreds of hours. To fully immerse yourself in these detailed worlds, consider outputting the games to a larger monitor or TV with the BenQ GR10, rather than the small 7-inch display. This setup provides a clearer view of complex interfaces, while a controller—or even a keyboard and mouse—elevates the experience, allowing you to dive deeper into the adventure without distractions.
The BenQ GR10 USB4 Gaming Mobile Dock is compatible with a variety of handheld consoles, including the Steam Deck LCD/OLED, ROG Ally, MSI Claw, and Lenovo Legion GO, perfectly fitting these devices into its dock. With a USB-C upstream supporting up to 40Gbps—four times the bandwidth of official Steam Deck dock—it can deliver top performance up to 4K 120Hz or 1080P 360Hz, ensuring an exceptional display experience.
Furthermore, the GR10 supports HDR10, allows gamers to see finer details in the game’s dark and bright areas, providing a richer and more immersive visual experience.
Enjoy stutter-free 120Hz gaming on your Steam Deck with GR10. Play in 4K120Hz or 8K60Hz with HDMI 2.1 and USB4. Game on!
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