On the fence about getting this game on Steam Deck.

[Pokomons]

There’s no question that Larian Studios did an outstanding job with this game. I would like to buy and play this game on my steam deck, but what’s holding me back is I’ve been hearing some bad things about the frame rate. Especially in Act 3. I don’t mind locking the game at 30fps and even setting to the lowest graphics settings on everything to get decent performance. I’m just not sure if it will be enough. And since it’s a turn-based RPG, does it really even matter?

[アンジェル]

Originally posted by Peaceful Sage:

On the fence about getting this game on Steam Deck.
There’s no question that Larian Studios did an outstanding job with this game. I would like to buy and play this game on my steam deck, but what’s holding me back is I’ve been hearing some bad things about the frame rate. Especially in Act 3. I don’t mind locking the game at 30fps and even setting to the lowest graphics settings on everything to get decent performance. I’m just not sure if it will be enough. And since it’s a turn-based RPG, does it really even matter?

If you are okay with all those limitations, then you can go for it.

Personally I find it acceptable enough on Steam Deck to say it is one of the greatest game you can play on Steam Deck alongside Cyberpunk 2077 with the correct settings.

On the other hand it is also a game which is best enjoyed with a high performance PC due to the great presentation.

By the end of the day the decision is yours. Make sure not to forget checking apps like Lossless Scaling to improve your gaming experience on Steam Deck.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/993090/Lossless_Scaling/
Works also well with Baldur's Gate 3.

And yeah, you are absolutely right - the fact that it is turn based take away a lot of reason why you would need a high performance. Nonetheless having "interrupts" in a cinematic experience can also feel very bothersome.

In doubt: check it out within Steam's two hours refund window while it is on sale.

[Pan Darius Cassandra]

Fences are very nice places to sit, they often have very nice views of the surrounding countryside. Just watch out for electric fences!

[Cognito Hazard]

I bought BG3 when it first came out and I was kind of dissapointed, Larian has seems to have really tightened up the game to even more enjoyable heights, I started playing again and am pleased to find it running much better than at launch.