Valve is now publishing anonymized frame rate data from Steam Deck players on Steam Store pages, providing averages and histograms to help users gauge actual performance. The move addresses inconsistencies in the 'Verified' badge system, showing games like Cyberpunk 2077 and Skyrim can have vastly different frame rates despite identical verification status.
Background
Valve launched the Steam Deck handheld PC in 2023 alongside a 'Verified' compatibility rating system. Now they're supplementing that badge with real‑world performance metrics gathered from millions of players since February 2024.
- Source
- Ars Technica
- Published
- Nov 11, 2026 at 01:26 AM
- Score
- 6.0 / 10