Best Dead by Daylight settings for the Steam Deck (RDNA2 iGPU) (2026)
On a Steam Deck (RDNA2 iGPU) (paired with a balanced AMD Ryzen 3 3300X-class CPU), Dead by Daylight runs at roughly 66 FPS at 1080p with our optimized settings — up from about 68FPS with everything maxed. Here's the configuration and what each setting costs.
| Resolution | All-High FPS | Optimized FPS |
|---|
| 1080p | 68 | 66 |
| 1440p | 41 | 61 |
| 4K | 20 | 40 |
💡 Dead by Daylight: Capped at 120 FPS - aim for a steady 120.
Recommended settings
Upscaling — FSROff
Dead by Daylight (Unreal Engine) supports DLSS and FSR. Helpful, though the game is light on modern GPUs.
Texture QualityUltra-2% FPS
Surface sharpness - cheap if it fits your VRAM. High is fine on almost any card.
Shadow QualityMediumbaseline
Shadow resolution. Many survivors run Low so shadows don't hide the killer.
Effects QualityMediumbaseline
Fog, fire and power effects. Lowering smooths chase scenes.
Post ProcessingMediumbaseline
Bloom and depth of field. Low keeps the image clear during chases.
Foliage QualityMediumbaseline
Grass and bushes - lowering can make survivors easier to spot.
Anti-AliasingMediumbaseline
Edge smoothing. Medium keeps things clean cheaply.
⚡ Fine-tune this for your exact CPU & target FPS →
Dead by Daylight on other GPUs
Other games on the Steam Deck (RDNA2 iGPU)
Frequently asked
What FPS does the Steam Deck (RDNA2 iGPU) get in Dead by Daylight?
With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the Steam Deck (RDNA2 iGPU) averages around 66 FPS at 1080p in Dead by Daylight — up from about 68 FPS with everything on High.
Can the Steam Deck (RDNA2 iGPU) run Dead by Daylight at 1440p?
At 1440p with optimized settings, the Steam Deck (RDNA2 iGPU) averages roughly 61 FPS in Dead by Daylight — a smooth experience.
What are the best Dead by Daylight settings for the Steam Deck (RDNA2 iGPU)?
Use a balanced preset, keep ray tracing off for maximum FPS, and ease the heaviest options like Shadow Quality and Effects Quality down a notch. The full per-setting breakdown is above.
FPS figures are estimates from a generalized model (hardware tier × game load × per-setting weights), not live benchmarks — real performance varies by scene, drivers and game version.