Valve introduces average framerate data for Steam Deck games

Valve has launched a new feature on the Steam Store that displays the average frames per second (FPS) achieved by players on Steam Deck devices. This data is intended to provide customers with a more realistic understanding of game performance before purchase, supplementing the existing Verified, Playable, and Unsupported compatibility labels.

The statistics are derived from anonymous data voluntarily shared by Steam Deck users. In addition to the average FPS, users can access a frame distribution graph to see how frequently a game maintains specific framerates, helping to identify potential stutters or performance drops. The data is currently available for both LCD and OLED models, accounting for their respective hardware limits of 60 FPS and 90 FPS.

Valve noted that these averages do not account for varying in-game graphical settings. While the feature is currently focused on the Steam Deck, the company plans to expand performance data collection to other systems, including desktop computers, via the Steam Client Beta.