Dead Island 2

Is Dead Island 2 on Steam Deck?

Is Dead Island 2 on Steam Deck?
Images via Dambuster Studios
PC Games Steam

Written by 

Tarran Stockton

Published 

24th Apr 2023 11:46

You may want to know, is Dead Island 2 on Steam Deck? Dead Island 2 is finally here after nearly a decade of development hell that had many wondering if it would ever release at all.

This time around, the game ditches the tropical island setting for mainland USA, letting players explore a zombie-infested Los Angeles. Despite the wide release on both consoles and PC, the game isn't available on the Steam platform yet, causing many players to wonder, is Dead Island 2 on Steam Deck? Check out our answer below.

Is Dead Island 2 on Steam Deck?

Dead Island 2 key art of a Slobber zombie
Click to enlarge

While the game isn't available on Steam currently, Dead Island 2 can be played on the Steam Deck. However, there are some things worth noting before you try and play the game using the handheld platform. 

As we said, the game isn't on Steam, so you will need to use alternate methods of playing the game. You can install the Epic Games Store on your Steam Deck, or try the Heroic Games Launcher, which lets you connect your Epic Games account and launch games through the client.

As Dead Island 2 isn't strictly verified for the Steam Deck, you may run into some issues when playing the game. Firstly, the game's system requirements don't lend themselves to the specs of the Deck, so you may struggle to get consistent performance, especially without the optimisations that are usually made for the platform. 

The control scheme may also need some altering, as the game may not detect that you're using a Steam Deck. Lastly, considering the platform is specifically made to use Steam, you may encounter more glitches while playing the game through a different client. 

That's all for our answer to the question, is Dead Island 2 on Steam Deck? Now you know the game isn't Deck verified as it's not on Steam, but you can still play the game using alternate methods. 

You may also want to know the Dead Island 2 Slayers tier list, to see the six playable characters ranked.

Tarran Stockton
About the author
Tarran Stockton
Tarran is a Senior Guides Writer at GGRecon. He previously wrote reviews for his college newspaper before studying Media and Communication at university. His favourite genres include role-playing games, strategy games, and boomer shooters - along with anything indie. You can also find him in the pit at local hardcore shows.
Why trust GGRecon?

Established in 2019, we don’t just cover games - we live them. Our expert team is full of dedicated gamers, qualified journalists, and industry insiders who collectively boast decades of experience covering gaming and esports. This deep-rooted expertise allows us to provide authoritative and nuanced perspectives first-hand from a team who are playing, and researching every game covered on our website. 

Our foundation is built on a profound commitment to editorial independence, ensuring our content remains free from external influence and advertising pressures and is held to the highest level of editorial conduct, integrity, and quality. 

Every article on GGRecon comes from rigorous research, informed analysis, and a passion for gaming that resonates with our readers. We uphold these standards through a transparent editorial policy, accessible here, which governs our processes and maintains our accountability.

Trending
Dead Island 2
How to find the Officer's Lockbox key in Dead Island 2
Dead Island 2
How to find all of the Safe Deposit Box keys in Dead Island 2
Dead Island 2
Dead Island 2 Slayers tier list: Best characters ranked
Dead Island 2
How to find the Space Fox 2250 Prop key in Dead Island 2
Dead Island 2
How to find the Military Supplies Case key in Dead Island 2