Valve adds average framerate data to Steam Deck Compatibility pages

Valve has added average framerate data to Steam Deck compatibility pages on the Steam Store. This feature allows players to see how games perform on the handheld before purchasing them. The information is available by selecting "Learn more" under the Steam Deck Compatibility section on a game's store page, or through the Steam Library for those using the Steam Client Beta.

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The data includes Verified, Playable, and Unsupported games that have enough performance samples. Valve uses anonymized data from users who have opted in to share their gameplay statistics. The display includes an average FPS figure and an expandable histogram that shows the percentage of recorded samples at different framerates.

To ensure consistency, the company only includes performance metrics from devices using default frame limits: 60 FPS for the original LCD version and 90 FPS for the OLED model. These figures do not reflect variations caused by individual user adjustments to in-game visual settings. Valve says gaps in the histogram, such as a jump between 90 FPS and 45 FPS on a 90Hz display, can be caused by VSync synchronizing the game to the refresh rate.

Developers have had access to average FPS data for Verified games since spring, and Valve expanded that data to include Playable and Unsupported titles in October. Valve says this Steam Deck feature is a stepping stone toward a wider rollout. The company has begun asking Steam Client Beta users to opt into anonymous framerate data collection for desktop players.