Dark and Darker - Steam Deck Settings; Play Comfortably
In this guide, we'll tell you which settings to choose to comfortably play Dark and Darker on Steam Deck. Read our article to learn more about this topic.
Dark and Darker is a very popular game that attracts the attention of thousands of players from all over the world. So it's no wonder that many people are asking themselves how this title works on Steam Deck and what settings they should choose to achieve the best results - after all, Dark and Darker is a competitive game. In this guide, we'll tell you all about it.
- Dark and Darker – Steam Deck Settings
- Installing Proton GE step by step:
- Dark and Darker - Controller layout
- Dark and Darker Guide
Dark and Darker – Steam Deck Settings
Although Dark and Darker has not yet received official Steam Deck support, many players report that the game runs well. If you choose the right settings, you can expect up to 60-50 FPS.
To keep the gameplay smooth, you should set almost all graphics options to low. You can leave textures and Anti-Aliasing on medium.
There are, of course, some problems. You may occasionally encounter slight frame rate drops. In addition, you have to be aware of the small font in the inventory, which means that the equipment descriptions may not be very readable for some.
Installing Proton GE step by step:
Remember that the following solution is not official. Therefore, we cannot guarantee it will work in your case.
If you have encountered a problem with Dark and Darker, 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 Dark and Darker in your Library and press Compatibility and check the box "Force the use of a specific Steam Play compatibility tool".
Remember to update your software.
Dark and Darker - Controller layout
For the time being, there is no official support for Dark and Darker on Steam Deck. So if you have problems with the controls, it's worth adjusting them to suit your needs. Here's how to set up the community layout.
- Select Dark and Darker in your library.
- Choose the controller icon on the right side of the page.
- Pick the tab at the very top of Current Layout.
- On the top right you will see the Community Layouts category. Select it.
- From the list, choose for example: Dark And Darker KB+M To Controller.
Dark and Darker Guide
If you are curious about this and other mechanics included in the game, then you must read our guide - Dark and Darker Guide. You will learn all the most important information.
