How to enable performance overlays in Steam Deck

Steam Deck is more than just a portable game console, it’s a full-fledged computer running a fork of Arch Linux. This handheld device lets you play the full library of games available on Steam. Therefore, although there are many games that can be installed on a Steam deck, not all are deck-verified and performance may vary. You may experience slow frame rates, stuttering, and other issues. Also, performance can be difficult to tune without the right tools. Luckily, Steam Deck has a built-in performance overlay that you can toggle on at any time. No third-party software is required to see FPS counters, monitor CPU/GPU usage, or see other performance statistics on your Steam deck. This article explains how to check performance overlays in Steam Deck.

In this article, learn how to view performance overlays and monitor performance in Steam Deck. You can switch between four different overlay levels depending on the amount of performance information you need. It also helps you fine-tune your gaming experience, so let’s get started.