The developer's 4 August announcement said ReStory would be Playable on Steam Deck at launch, but not fully Verified. That statement is dated; always check the current badge on Steam before buying for handheld play.
What Playable meant at launch
The official Prices & Launch Times post explicitly distinguished Playable from fully Verified and said the team intended to continue working on Deck support.
It did not publish a permanent controller profile, guaranteed frame rate, or final verification date. Community control suggestions can be helpful, but they are not equivalent to Valve's live compatibility assessment.
Before troubleshooting
Record:
- Current game patch and SteamOS version
- Whether Steam displays Verified, Playable, Unsupported, or Unknown
- Controller layout in use
- The exact repair scene or interface where input or performance fails
Check the official system requirements for desktop baselines, then use the Steam Deck compatibility panel for the current handheld status.