Valve adds new tools for developers to track Steam Deck framerate and player feedback data to help improve performance

Valve has introduced new useful features for developers working on Steam Deck games. The company is now providing detailed performance and feedback data through its partner dashboard, giving developers better insight into how their games actually run on the handheld. 

For a long time, one of the biggest complaints about the Steam Deck has been the accuracy of its Verified system. While the label is meant to show that a game runs well on the device, that’s not always the case. Many games marked as “Verified” still struggle with performance issues like low frame rates or inconsistent stability. Because of this, players often rely on community feedback instead of trusting the label completely.

Developers now have access to framerate data and survey results 

To improve this, Valve is now giving developers access to average framerate data collected over the past 30 days. This data is based on real player sessions, but only from users who have chosen to share their performance stats. It allows developers to see how their game performs in real-world conditions instead of relying only on internal testing. Valve has also mentioned that more detailed data, like framerate stability and variance, could be added later.

Alongside performance tracking, developers are also getting access to survey results submitted by players. These surveys are shown to users after around 10 minutes of gameplay, where they can say whether they agree or disagree with a game’s Verified status. If they disagree, they can point out specific problems like input issues, poor readability, performance drops, or stability concerns.

The important part here is that developers can now view these survey results over a trailing 30-day period. This should make it easier for them to track how updates are affecting the game. For example, developers can quickly see if a recent patch improved performance or if it introduced new issues that players are reporting. This kind of feedback loop can help teams respond faster and make better decisions when optimizing their games for the Steam Deck.

That said, these features are currently available in beta for Steam Deck Verified games only, but Valve says it plans to expand them to Playable titles in the future.