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Steam adds average frame rate data to Steam Deck game pages

Valve has updated the Steam Store to show real-world average frame rates and stutter data for Steam Deck titles, with plans to expand the performance metrics to desktop PC players.

A screenshot of the Steam Deck Compatibility section on Steam showing Verified checklist items and a line indicating players on Steam Deck OLED averaged 87 FPS.
Image: @VideoCardz

Valve is updating Steam game pages to display average player frame rates across thousands of Steam Deck titles, according to reports from tech outlets including VideoCardz and Tom's Hardware. The addition gives prospective buyers a view of real-world hardware performance before purchasing a game.[2][3][5]

A compatibility preview shared by VideoCardz shows the metric integrated at the bottom of the Steam Deck Compatibility section alongside standard Verified testing criteria. In an example entry marked as updated on Nov. 5, 2026, the interface indicates that players on Steam Deck OLED averaged 87 FPS in the title. According to Neowin, the updated pages also note stutter issues, providing players with actual performance benchmarks instead of relying solely on Valve's established badge system.[2][4]

The performance metrics are currently limited to the Steam Deck, but Valve plans to roll out desktop PC support for the feature as well, according to Tom's Hardware and HotHardware.[1][2][3]

Key facts

  • Valve has updated Steam store pages to display average player frame rates for thousands of Steam Deck games.
  • A preview shows an entry noting Steam Deck OLED players averaged 87 FPS alongside Steam Deck Verified criteria, dated Nov. 5, 2026.
  • The updated store pages also display stutter issues to reflect real-world performance rather than relying solely on the badge system, according to Neowin.
  • The performance metrics are currently available for Steam Deck only, with desktop PC support planned.

Sources · 5 sources

  1. HO

    HotHardware@HotHardwarePost on X ·

    No more guessing how well a game runs on Steam Deck! Valve is rolling out real-world FPS graphs and plans to bring the feature to PC gamers, too. https://t.co/gWDqb6Oows

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  2. VC

    VideoCardz.com@VideoCardzPost on X ·

    Steam now shows average FPS for thousands of Steam Deck games, desktop PC support planned 🔗https://t.co/EJZbPlXyyz https://t.co/UPW6Q5iSd3

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  3. TH

    Tom's Hardware@tomshardwarePost on X ·

    Steam Store adds average FPS data so you can see game performance before making a purchase — Steam Deck only for now, with desktop PC support planned https://t.co/rYfbMkLuAq

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  4. NE

    NeowinFeed@NeowinFeedPost on X ·

    Valve has updated Steam game pages to display average Steam Deck frame rates and stutter issues for gauging real-world performance instead of just relying on the old badge system. #SteamDeck #Valve https://t.co/PvT8aAaflY

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  5. AT

    Ars Technica@arstechnicaPost on X ·

    Steam Deck performance gets a reality check with Valve's new FPS data https://t.co/l8TicHLZGx

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