Embark on a Gaming Odyssey: Kingdom Hearts on Steam Deck

The wait is finally over for Kingdom Hearts fans, as the beloved series is set to launch on Steam later today, June 13, 2024. But what’s more exciting is that the games will be fully compatible with the Steam Deck, Valve’s handheld gaming PC.

The Steam Deck: a handheld gaming PC

The Steam Deck has been a game-changer for portable gaming, offering a seamless experience for gamers on-the-go. However, compatibility issues have been a major concern for gamers, especially when playing games from storefronts outside of Steam. But it seems that the issues that prevented Kingdom Hearts from working on Steam Deck are now fixed, and the games are set to receive at least a Playable rating.

Kingdom Hearts: a beloved gaming series

A photo snapped by RPG Site during Summer Games Fest confirms that Kingdom Hearts 1.5 and 2.5 run smoothly on the Steam Deck. In a follow-up tweet, it’s confirmed that the cutscenes work, which was the primary problem causing headaches for players running the game on Steam Deck through launchers like Heroic.

While we are still awaiting the official confirmation, which may not be available at launch depending on where Valve is with testing of these games, there are still some questions regarding whether Kingdom Hearts 3 will be compatible. At face value, the game’s system requirements should provide no issue for the Steam Deck, with only an Nvidia GeForce GTX 760 being required for 720p, 60fps gameplay.

“Given that the game was developed using the Unreal Engine, I can’t see any reason why it wouldn’t run without issue on Valve’s portable, although given the previous issues when running the games on Steam Deck through Epic, you can never be too sure what problems may arise.”

For a look at what other titles we consider to be the best Steam Deck games, check out our list where every game is hand-picked and tested so you have the peace of mind that they work before trying them.

Best Steam Deck Games: hand-picked and tested

The launch of Kingdom Hearts on Steam Deck marks a significant milestone for handheld gaming, offering gamers a new way to experience the beloved series on-the-go. With the Steam Deck’s portability and power, gamers can now embark on a gaming odyssey like never before.