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Best Palworld settings for the Steam Deck (RDNA2 iGPU) (2026)

On a Steam Deck (RDNA2 iGPU) (paired with a balanced Intel Core i5-8600K-class CPU), Palworld runs at roughly 61 FPS at 1080p with our optimized settings — up from about 27FPS with everything maxed. Here's the configuration and what each setting costs.

The Steam Deck (RDNA2 iGPU) is a handheld graphics card with 4GB of VRAM, and Palworld is a demanding, graphically heavy game. Paired with the Intel Core i5-8600K, it runs well at 1080p — about 61 FPS with FrameCoach's optimized settings, a clear jump from roughly 27 FPS with everything on High.

Across resolutions you can expect around 61 FPS at 1080p and 40 FPS at 1440p, dropping to roughly 23 FPS at 4K. The biggest free win is FSR upscaling — set it to Quality for a large FPS boost at little visual cost.

ResolutionAll-High FPSOptimized FPS
1080p2761
1440p1640
4K923
🚀 Biggest free win: enable FSR (Balanced) — about +55% FPS for a small sharpness trade.
Recommended settings
Upscaling — FSRBalanced+55% FPS
Palworld (Unreal Engine 5) supports FSR and DLSS. The biggest single FPS lever.
ShadowsLow+10% FPS
Shadow resolution and range - the heaviest setting outdoors. High is the value pick.
Foliage QualityLow+8% FPS
Tree and plant density across the open world. A real cost outdoors.
Grass DetailLow+6% FPS
Ground grass density. Lower it for a cheap gain and clearer sightlines.
Effects QualityLow+6% FPS
Combat and capture effects. Lowering smooths busy base fights.
View DistanceMedium+3% FPS
How far the world renders at full detail. Mild pop-in when lowered.
Ambient OcclusionLow+2% FPS
Contact shadows in corners and under foliage. Low is a cheap trade.
Post ProcessingMedium+2% FPS
Bloom, motion blur and depth of field. Low is a cheap, clean win.
Anti-AliasingMedium+2% FPS
Edge smoothing (TAA). Medium/High keeps the image clean cheaply.
Texture QualityEpic-1% FPS
Surface sharpness - cheap if it fits your VRAM.

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Frequently asked

What FPS does the Steam Deck (RDNA2 iGPU) get in Palworld?

With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the Steam Deck (RDNA2 iGPU) averages around 61 FPS at 1080p in Palworld — up from about 27 FPS with everything on High.

Can the Steam Deck (RDNA2 iGPU) run Palworld at 1440p?

At 1440p with optimized settings, the Steam Deck (RDNA2 iGPU) averages roughly 40 FPS in Palworld; turn on upscaling or aim for a locked 60 for the best feel.

What are the best Palworld settings for the Steam Deck (RDNA2 iGPU)?

Turn on FSR (Balanced), keep ray tracing off for maximum FPS, and ease the heaviest options like Shadows and Foliage 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.