Best Steam Deck Settings for Top Games in 2025

The Best Settings for Baldur’s Gate 3 on the Steam Deck

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.

Baldur's Gate 3

Baldur’s Gate 3 In-game Settings

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

Depth of Field

Gaussian

Depth of Field Quality

Quarter Denoise

God Rays

Off

Bloom

Subsurface Scattering

Dynamic Crowds

Off

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Elden Ring

Steam Deck Settings

Framerate Limit

30 FPS

Scaling Filter

FSR

FSR Sharpness

Elden Ring In-game Settings

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

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HELLDIVERS 2

Steam Deck Settings

Frame Limit

30 FPS

HDR

Off

Scaling Filter

FSR

FSR Sharpness

HELLDIVERS 2 In-game Settings

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

Cyberpunk2077

Steam Deck Settings

Framerate Limit

30 FPS for higher graphic quality.

60 FPS for smoother gameplay.

Cyberpunk 2077 In-game Settings

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

Graphics

Quick Preset

Custom

Resolution Scaling

AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution 3

Auto

Frame Generation

AMD FSR 3 Frame Generation

Texture Quality

Medium (for higher FPS)

High (for better smoothness)

Palworld

Palworld In-game Settings

Graphics

Screen Resolution

1280x720

Max FPS

30 FPS

Vsync

OFF

Motion Blur

Anti Aliasing

TSR

View Distance

Low

Grass Details

Medium

Shadows

Medium

Effects Quality

Low

Texture Quality

High

Fallout 4

Fallout 4 In-game Settings

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

Wetness

Rain Occlusion

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

Dragon Age: The Veilguard

Dragon Age: The Vellguard In-game Settings

Display

Screen Resolution

1280 x 720

Frame Rate Limit

Vsync

OFF

Triple Buffering

Enable HDR

Upsample Method

INTEL XESS

Upsample Quality

Performance

Render Scale

95%

Dynamic Resolution Scaling

Target Frames Per Second

Minimum Resolution Scale

70%

Graphics

Texture Quality

LOW

Texture Filtering

MEDIUM

Lighting Quality

LOW

Contact Shadow

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

Motion Blur

OFF

Post Processing Quality

MEDIUM

Field of View

100%

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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

Frame Generation Mode

AMD FSR3 Frame Generation

Low Latency Mode

Off

Limit FPS

Show FPS

Network Stats

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

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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.

Learn more about the benefits of HDR in Steam Deck Gameplay

Additional Features:

Dual 10Gbps USB-A ports, ideal for connecting peripherals like keyboards and mice for complex controls.
A 10Gbps USB-C port, perfect for connecting an SSD for extra-large game storage.
A durable aluminum design that is not only lightweight and portable but also offers excellent heat dissipation.
A 2.5G high-speed Ethernet port, offering 2.5 times the bandwidth of standard docks, ensuring uninterrupted downloads while gaming on a large screen.
Supports up to 100W PD fast charging, keeping your device powered during extended gaming sessions.

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