Rift of the NecroDancer on MSI Claw 8 AI+

Steam Deck Verified · faster GPUValve's ratingEstimate · low confidence, ±30%

Yes. Valve rates Rift of the NecroDancer Steam Deck Verified, and the MSI Claw 8 AI+ has a faster GPU than the Steam Deck OLED. At its native 1920×1200 we estimate ~99 fps on the ultra preset (range 70–129, low confidence, ±30%). 60 fps is reachable on the ultra preset. Model estimate, not measured; data updated 2026-09-24.

Estimated FPS at native 1920×1200

Preset	Native 1920×1200	Range	Rendered at 1280×800
low	168	118–218	168
medium	153	107–199	153
high	125	87–162	153
ultra	99	70–129	153

Estimate · low confidence, ±30%

Estimated FPS from our model (v0), based on the game's published requirements and relative GPU/CPU performance. Not measured. Real results vary with drivers, patches, and scenes. Values above 300 fps show as 300+. Data updated 2026-09-24.

Presets for 30 / 40 / 60 fps

30 fps at 1920×1200: ultra preset
40 fps at 1920×1200: ultra preset
60 fps at 1920×1200: ultra preset
40 fps rendered at 1280×800: ultra preset
60 fps rendered at 1280×800: ultra preset

Intel Arc graphics: use XeSS (runs best on Arc) or FSR in quality or balanced mode before dropping the preset. DLSS is not available.

Frame cap and power

Screen: 1920×1200, 120 Hz, 80 Wh battery.
Even frame caps for 120 Hz: 30, 40, 60, 120 fps. At ultra (low end of the range 70 fps), a 60 fps cap should hold steady.
TDP: not measured yet. We don't publish wattage advice until we have measured runs.

Steam Deck rating

Valve rates Rift of the NecroDancer Steam Deck Verified (tested on Steam Deck, not on the MSI Claw 8 AI+).

Rift of the NecroDancer on other handhelds (ultra preset, native resolution)

Handheld	Screen	FPS at native	FPS at 1280×800	Verdict
MSI Claw 8 EX AI+	1920×1200	142	200	Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU
ROG Xbox Ally X	1920×1080	111	172	Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU
ROG Xbox Ally X20	1920×1080	111	172	Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU
Legion Go 2	1920×1200	99	164	Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU
MSI Claw 8 AI+	1920×1200	99	153	Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU
MSI Claw A8	1920×1200	99	164	Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU
MSI Claw 7 AI+	1920×1080	101	153	Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU
ROG Ally X	1920×1080	96	149	Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU
Legion Go	2560×1600	56	133	Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU
ROG Ally (Ryzen Z1 Extreme)	1920×1080	86	133	Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU
Legion Go S (Ryzen Z1 Extreme)	1920×1200	81	133	Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU
Legion Go 2 (Ryzen Z2)	1920×1200	81	133	Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU
Steam Deck OLED	1280×800	98	98	Steam Deck Verified
Steam Deck LCD	1280×800	95	95	Steam Deck Verified
ROG Xbox Ally	1920×1080	66	102	Meets recommended
Legion Go S	1920×1200	62	102	Meets recommended
MSI Claw A1M	1920×1080	66	102	Meets recommended
ROG Ally (Ryzen Z1)	1920×1080	51	79	Meets recommended

Native = each device's own screen resolution; 1280×800 compares GPUs at the same render resolution. A faster handheld is the upgrade path here; desktop cards don't apply.