Steam Deck

HITMAN 3 Best Steam Deck Settings

Discover the ultimate Steam Deck settings to enhance your Hitman 3 experience to perfection.

Experience the pinnacle of stealth and assassination gameplay in Hitman 3, the latest installment in the remake series. Immerse yourself in intricate levels, immersive storytelling, and meticulous attention to detail, making it a true masterpiece of the genre. Now, imagine taking this extraordinary gaming experience on the go with the Steam Deck. In this guide, we'll optimize Hitman 3 for the Steam Deck, unlocking the secrets to the ultimate gaming adventure. Get ready to unleash Agent 47's world with the ideal settings for an unparalleled gaming experience on Steam Deck.

HITMAN 3 Best Steam Deck Settings

Compatibility Settings
Proton VersionDefault
BIOS Settings
UMA Frame Buffer Size4G

While Hitman 3 undeniably runs impressively on the Steam Deck, it's worth noting that achieving a consistent 60 frames per second can be a challenge on this portable platform. There are also text legibility issues due to the Steam Deck's small screen and a lack of in-game font scaling options, so make use of the Steam Deck's built-in magnifier tool (STEAM + Left Bumper). We also suggest raising the Steam Deck's UMA Frame Buffer Size to 4G in the BIOS.

Recommended — Balanced Settings (Native@40fps | ~2h15m)

The graphics settings are found in the launcher, so if you're already in the game, you'll have to restart to view the launcher. These settings aim for a stable, consistent framerate with decent visuals. We can enhance stability and extend the Steam Deck's battery life by limiting the framerate to 40. This not only ensures smoother gameplay but also allows for longer gaming sessions.

Launcher Options
Display Mode Fullscreen
V-Sync Off
HDR Off
Super Sampling 1
Level of Detail Medium
Texture Quality Medium
Texture Filter Anisotropic 16x
SSAO Medium
Shadow Quality Low
Mirrors Reflection Quality Medium
SSR Quality Medium
Variable Rate Shading Off
Motion Blur Off*
Simulation Quality (Graphics) Medium
*Set to personal preference.
Steam Deck Performance Menu Settings
Refresh Rate40
Framerate Limit40
Allow TearingOn
Half Rate ShadingOff
Thermal Power (TDP) LimitOff
Manual GPU Clock ControlOff
Scaling FilterLinear

Quality Settings (Native@30fps | ~2h)

If you really want to see how great HITMAN 3 can look on the Steam Deck, these settings are mostly high settings with a few tweaks to shadows and reflection quality. The tradeoff is performance — you'll have to set the frame limiter to 30 frames per second if you want a stable experience.

Launcher Options
Display Mode Fullscreen
V-Sync Off
HDR Off
Super Sampling 1
Level of Detail High
Texture Quality High
Texture Filter Anisotropic 16x
SSAO High
Shadow Quality Medium
Mirrors Reflection Quality Medium
SSR Quality High
Variable Rate Shading Off
Motion Blur Off*
Simulation Quality (Graphics) Medium
*Set to personal preference.
Steam Deck Performance Menu Settings
Refresh Rate 60
Framerate Limit 30
Allow Tearing On
Half Rate Shading Off
Thermal Power (TDP) Limit On
Manual GPU Clock Control Off
Scaling Filter Linear