Steam Deck

Like a Dragon: Ishin! Best Steam Deck Settings

Immerse yourself in the thrilling world of Japanese organized crime on the Steam Deck with these settings for the best gaming experience.

In "Like a Dragon: Ishin!," players step into the shoes of Ryoma Sakamoto, a sword-toting hero thrust into the world of organized crime in search of redemption. The title is great on the Steam Deck and is Steam Deck Verified with Platinum compatibility on ProtonDB. The configurations below will give you the best possible experience for stable performance and stunning visuals when playing Like a Dragon - Ishin! at home or on the go.

Like a Dragon: Ishin! Best Steam Deck Settings

Compatibility Settings
Proton Version Default

Like a Dragon - Ishin! brings a double dose of good news for Steam Deck owners, boasting both Steam Deck Verified status and Platinum compatibility on ProtonDB, ensuring a hassle-free gaming experience from the get-go. With the recommended settings, you can savor a smooth 40 frames per second experience at medium graphics, without compromising battery life—expect approximately 2.5 hours of gameplay on a single charge. Alternatively, if you're more comfortable with the console-like 30 frames per second experience, you can opt for the high-quality configuration, cranking up visual settings while maintaining that familiar frame rate, perfect for those accustomed to last-gen consoles' gaming dynamics.

Recommended — Balanced Settings (Native@60fps | ~3h30m)

Frame rate is crucial in a fast-paced game like Like a Dragon - Ishin!, where split-second decisions can make all the difference. Although the Steam Deck may not quite hit the coveted 60 fps mark turning the game into a blurry, pixelated mess, it does maintain 40 fps. A smart strategy for optimizing gameplay is to limit the frame rate to 40 fps through the Steam Deck performance menu. This approach not only ensures a smoother gaming experience but also puts less strain on the hardware, balancing performance and visual fidelity.

Graphics Settings
Display Mode Windowed
Resolution 1280x800
AMD FSR 2.1 Off
Vsync On
Graphics Quality Medium
Field of Vision ~50%*
FPS 60
Texture Quality High
Shadow Quality Low
*Set to personal preference.
Steam Deck Performance Menu Settings
Refresh Rate 40
Framerate Limit 40
Allow Tearing On
Half Rate Shading Off
Thermal Power (TDP) Limit Off
Manual GPU Clock Control Off
Scaling Filter Linear

Quality Settings (Native@40fps | ~4h)

For those who demand the absolute best in graphics and are willing to trade off a bit of frame rate fluidity, this configuration dials nearly all of Like a Dragon - Ishin!'s visual settings up to their highest levels. This option offers a visual feast that truly showcases the game's stunning design and attention to detail. However, it comes at a cost: at these elevated settings, the Steam Deck struggles to maintain a stable 40 fps. To ensure consistent frame times and avoid potential hiccups in gameplay, lowering the frame rate limit to a still-respectable 30 fps is necessary. If you're a graphics enthusiast and can tolerate playing at this frame rate, then this configuration is tailor-made to deliver the most visually immersive experience.

Graphics Settings
Display Mode Windowed
Resolution 1280x800
AMD FSR 2.1 Off
Vsync On
Graphics Quality High
Field of Vision ~50%*
FPS 60
Texture Quality High
Shadow Quality Low
*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 Off
Manual GPU Clock Control Off
Scaling Filter Linear