Schedule 1 Steam Deck Performance Overview

Mar 29

Note: This guide covers content from Schedule 1, a satirical video game set in a fictional world. All items, recipes, and references are entirely made up and exist only in the game. Please don’t try any of this in real life!

Wondering if Schedule 1 runs on Steam Deck before you hit “Buy”? You’re not alone. Good news: it runs better than you’d expect. A few small quirks aside, it’s fully playable and even kind of perfect for portable chaos. Here’s what you should know.

Read More: Schedule 1 Tips and Tricks

How Well Does Schedule 1 Run on Deck?

We have tried it ourselves and even hitting 75+ FPS on default settings. Others we’ve talked to have had 30–40 FPS though, depending on their model, thermal conditions, or graphics tweaks.

You may want to drop shadows and lower post-processing effects to smooth things out. But overall? It’s very playable out of the box.

Control Layout & Input Tips

Default Deck layout works, but the inventory system is a little awkward.
You’ll likely need to use the right trackpad to navigate menus or tweak items.
Community controller layouts exist and some people prefer them over the default. You can find layouts that remap right stick to CTRL for crouching or add driving modes that make triggers act like pedals.
It’s worth tinkering a little—especially if you’re new to Steam Input.

Text Size & Readability

The text is pretty small, especially in REPO mode or inventory screens. If you’re docked or using a handheld-only setup, it might take a bit of squinting. Not game-breaking, just something to know going in.

Online & Achievements

Online co-op mostly works, but a few users have had connection issues or errors like “game already running.”
Achievements may not always trigger properly depending on your control scheme or launch method.

No major bugs beyond that—just the usual early-access weirdness.

Docked Mode: Couch-Ready?

Absolutely. One user called it the “perfect couch game while high.” We’ll just say: the laid-back pace, chill exploration, and sudden police raids translate well to big-screen mode.

Final Blurb

If you’re looking to play Schedule 1 on the Steam Deck, go for it. Performance is smooth, battery drain is reasonable, and with a few tweaks to controls, the experience is solid. It’s not Steam Deck Verified (yet), but it plays like it should be. Just maybe don’t forget your charger. Or your lawyer.