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Scale the Depths Steam Deck and Mac Checks
Quick Answer
Scale the Depths lists macOS support on Steam, with macOS 11 Big Sur, Apple M1 or Intel Core i5, 4 GB RAM, and 3 GB storage as minimum requirements. Treat Steam Deck as a comfort test unless your Steam client shows a verified label.
Scale the Depths is light on paper, but handheld and Mac comfort still deserve a first-session check. Steam lists Windows and macOS requirements. Steam Deck play should be treated as a device test unless your Steam client shows a clear Deck compatibility label.
Last checked: May 30, 2026. Steam lists macOS support and system requirements. Steam Deck label, Proton behavior, controller prompts, battery, and sleep/resume should be checked on your own device.
Quick Answer
| Setup | Current answer |
|---|---|
| Mac | Steam lists macOS support |
| Mac minimum | macOS 11 Big Sur, Apple M1 or Intel Core i5, 4 GB RAM, 3 GB storage |
| Mac recommended | macOS 12 Monterey or newer, Apple M1 or better, 8 GB RAM, M1 integrated graphics or better, SSD recommended |
| Steam Deck | Check current Steam label and run a comfort test |
| Controller | Test fishing, scaling, menus, and customer serving before a long session |
Steam Deck Test
| Check | Ready sign | Fix or wait if… |
|---|---|---|
| Text readability | Fish, customer, upgrade, and menu text are clear at 1280x800 | You have to lean in constantly |
| Fishing controls | Casting, aiming, and retrieval feel consistent | Inputs feel delayed or awkward |
| Scaling controls | Scaling precision works without fighting the sticks or trackpads | Prep quality drops because controls feel clumsy |
| Menu navigation | Shop, upgrades, almanac, and tracker notes are easy to read | Cursor focus or prompts are confusing |
| Battery and heat | A short session feels comfortable | Battery drains faster than expected |
| Sleep and resume | Save, sleep, resume, and reload behave normally | The run loses progress or UI state |
Do one short fishing route before settling into handheld play. Scale the Depths asks for repeat runs, so small control friction adds up.
Mac Requirements
| Requirement | Minimum on Steam | Recommended on Steam |
|---|---|---|
| OS | macOS 11 Big Sur | macOS 12 Monterey or newer |
| Processor | Apple M1 or Intel Core i5 | Apple M1 or better |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | Not listed in the minimum block | Apple M1 integrated graphics or better |
| Storage | 3 GB available space | 3 GB available space, SSD recommended |
Mac support is listed, but you should still test save reload, fullscreen/windowed mode, controller input if used, and scaling precision before a long collection push.
First-Session Platform Route
- Start a new run and catch one fish.
- Scale it and serve one customer.
- Open the shop or upgrade screen.
- Save, quit, and reload.
- On Deck, sleep and resume once.
- On Mac, test fullscreen, windowed mode, and any controller you plan to use.
- Continue only after the loop feels comfortable.
Patch-Sensitive Setup
The 1.0.1 hotfix mentions several fixes. Recheck current behavior if you notice UI, bait, puzzle, almanac, achievement, or stutter issues. The notes mention VSync/stuttering, baits, the Point Nemo Puzzle Gate, almanac behavior, legendary achievement unlocks, and ship naming input, so those are worth testing after an update.
Next Pages To Open
- Scale the Depths Fish and Customer Tracker
- Scale the Depths Upgrade Order
- Scale the Depths Secrets and Treasures
- Scale the Depths Hub
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FAQ
Is Scale the Depths on Mac?
Yes. Steam lists macOS support and gives macOS 11 Big Sur, Apple M1 or Intel Core i5, 4 GB RAM, and 3 GB storage as minimum requirements.
Is Scale the Depths Steam Deck verified?
Check your current Steam client for the Deck label. This page treats Deck as a comfort test unless Steam shows verified support.
What should I test on Steam Deck?
Check text readability, fishing controls, scaling controls, menu navigation, battery, sleep/resume, and save reload.
What Mac specs are recommended?
Steam lists macOS 12 Monterey or newer, Apple M1 or better, 8 GB RAM, Apple M1 integrated graphics or better, 3 GB storage, and SSD recommended.