Performance
Outbound on Steam Deck
Outbound plays well on Steam Deck. With the right TDP and graphics preset you can hit a stable 40 FPS with ~3 hour battery.
Game version 1.0Updated 2026-05-11Platform: Steam (PC)
| Setting | Recommended | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 1280×800 (native) | FSR 2 on Quality adds ~8% headroom |
| Preset | Medium | Shadows 'Low' is the single biggest FPS win |
| Frame Cap | 40 FPS | Locks battery to ~3h |
| TDP Limit | 10 W | Under TDP, Outbound rarely needs more |
| Manual GPU Clock | 1200 MHz | Save ~2 W vs auto |
| Fan | Moderate | Quiet enough for handheld |
Expected performance
- Forest Valley / Dust Flats — a stable 40 FPS at 10 W.
- Crystal Fields — drops to 32–35 FPS; drop Shadows to Off.
- Ruined Spire — heaviest zone; cap to 30 FPS for consistency.
Controls
Default Deck layout is fine. The only change worth making: map flashlight toggle to L4 — you use it constantly at night.