Sons of the Forest - Steam Deck Settings
If you are wondering whether Sons of the Forest can be played on Steam Deck, then read our guide. We present the best settings.
Sons of the Forest is the sequel to The Forest. It is a survival game. You have to be prepared to fight for you life and discover more or less dangerous places. The title is very popular, and many people are wondering whether it is playable on Steam Deck. In this article we will answer this question.
- Sons of the Forest – Steam Deck Issues
- Sons of the Forest – Steam Deck Settings
- How to install Proton GE
- Sons of the Forest – Is it worth buying?
Sons of the Forest – Steam Deck Issues
We can tell you that the game is playable, but it does not run smoothly. Sons of the Forest crashes and stutters on Steam Deck. However, the situation is the same on PC. So it is difficult to say, if it is the fault of the console, the game or both. Title was released as an Early Access game and players have to be prepared to face many bugs. The text is small, so it may be difficult to read in the game. Also it may be necessary for you to set your own controls.
Sons of the Forest – Steam Deck Settings
- V sync – 30 Hz
- Max FPS – 60
- Graphics – Everything Low and Ultra low
- Dynamic resolution – FSR 1.0
- Proton GE – it is possible that some of the issues can be fixed by Proton GE.
You can expect around 30 FPS using above settings. However, you may still experience stuttering. It should be better after some time in the game (you need to wait for shaders to be ready).
How to install Proton GE
If you have encountered a problem with Sons of the Forest, it is worth considering installing Proton GE. This is unofficial software, but used by many users, which is able to fix many bugs.
- Enter Desktop Mode (hold down the Steam Deck power button, then select Switch to Desktop).
- Start Discover app store (blue bag icon).
- Search: ProtonUp-Qt. Launch it.
- Select "Add version" and "Proton GE", then install it.
- Close ProtonUp-QT and launch Steam.
- Pick Sons of the Forest in your Library and press Compatibility and check the box "Force the use of a specific Steam Play compatibility tool".
Sons of the Forest – Is it worth buying?
If you want to buy Sons of the Forest solely for Steam Deck, we recommend waiting. It is not in a perfect shape. The game is in Early access and has some issues at launch. And it is highly probable that optimalisation for Steam Deck is not number one priority for developers right now.
If you want to read more about the game, we have something for you – Sons of the Forest Guide. You can find there even an interactive map! If it is not there, it will be soon.
