Dave the Diver is another RPG game by Nintendo that is simply perfect to play on handled gaming consoles like Steam Deck with its perfect blend of 2D and 3D graphics. The single-player RPG-style game takes you into a deep part of the ocean where you get to explore the marine life while exploring fish in the daytime while working as a Sushi restaurant management at night.
Want to play it on the go? Let’s share the best game settings to play Dave the Diver on Steam Deck. These settings are according to the Dave the Diver game requirements to maintain the most optimal gaming experience.
If you’re looking for a perfect blend of performance quality and better battery life, we recommend following the settings below. These settings will maintain the quality of graphics, allowing you to achieve 50 to 60 FPS at 720p resolution on default preset settings.
The settings mentioned above will not affect cut scenes in any sense as they are pre-rendered. However, if you are still experiencing Dave the Diver crashing on Steam Deck. This issue might occur due to Steam Deck overheating or due to varying processing speeds as well.
TCG Recommended Settings
| Resolution | 1200×800 |
| TDP Limit | None |
| Refresh Rate | 50 |
| FPS Limit | 50 |
| GPU Clock | Disabled |
In our experience, the above-mentioned hardware settings would get you the best Dave the Diver gameplay experience on Steam Deck. Hence, we recommend you set the following settings for a balanced performance and battery-saving concept.
Estimated Battery Usage
| Temperature | 62-72 Celcius |
| TDP | 10-18 W |
| Estimated Playtime | 2.5-3 hours |
Final Words
If you are trying to run the game and it gets stuck on a black screen for a while, then we suggest applying these tricks for fixing Steam Deck freezing while gaming. Although restarting the game might do the trick. And that’s about it. If you have any questions, let us know in the comments to suggest how was your experience with Dave the Diver on Steam Deck.
