Metaphor: ReFantazio — best settings

On the Steam Deck OLED, Metaphor: ReFantazio is tuned to run at 30 FPS with the TDP capped at 12W, rendering at 1280x800. Its native 800p OLED display refreshes at 90Hz, and SteamOS runs Metaphor: ReFantazio through Proton. These settings are compiled from 4 sources and 70% corroborated across independent guides. Verified current as of May 2026.

About the game

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After his assassination, the will of the late king decrees the next monarch to be elected by the people. Forge bonds and win over a kingdom divided in this award-winning fantasy RPG with turn-based and action combat, party customization with powerful Archetypes, and hours of exploration.

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Recommended config

Verified May 2026 70% corroborated
Device
Steam Deck OLEDASUS ROG Ally X
Setting type
Balanced Batterysoon Max Qualitysoon
30FPS
Framerate
12W
Power (TDP)
1280x800
Resolution
Off
Upscaling
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Frequently asked questions

Can Metaphor: ReFantazio run well on the Steam Deck OLED?

Metaphor: ReFantazio is playable at 30 FPS on the Steam Deck OLED with these settings. These values are 70% corroborated across independent guides.

What FPS does Metaphor: ReFantazio hit on the Steam Deck OLED?

With these settings Metaphor: ReFantazio targets 30 FPS on the Steam Deck OLED.

What TDP should I use for Metaphor: ReFantazio on the Steam Deck OLED?

Cap the TDP at 12W for Metaphor: ReFantazio on the Steam Deck OLED.

What resolution and upscaling are best for Metaphor: ReFantazio on the Steam Deck OLED?

Render Metaphor: ReFantazio at 1280x800 on the Steam Deck OLED.

What's different about running Metaphor: ReFantazio on the Steam Deck OLED?

The Steam Deck has a native 800p OLED screen at 90Hz and runs games through SteamOS (Proton), so these settings are tuned for that panel.

How do the Metaphor: ReFantazio settings differ on the Steam Deck OLED vs the ASUS ROG Ally X?

On the Steam Deck OLED this guide differs from the ASUS ROG Ally X on frame rate (30 FPS vs 60 FPS), TDP (12W vs 20W), resolution (1280x800 vs 1600x900). Notable in-game changes: Rendering Scale (100% vs 75%), Texture Quality (Normal vs High), Frame Rate Limit (30 vs 60 FPS).

Are these Metaphor: ReFantazio settings verified?

These settings are compiled from 4 sources, 70% corroborated, last verified May 2026.

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Steam Deck OLED vs ASUS ROG Ally X

On the Steam Deck OLED, Metaphor: ReFantazio runs frame rate 30 FPS (vs 60 FPS on the ASUS ROG Ally X), TDP 12W (vs 20W on the ASUS ROG Ally X), resolution 1280x800 (vs 1600x900 on the ASUS ROG Ally X).

Settings that change between the two

  • Rendering Scale100%· ROG75%
  • Texture QualityNormal· ROGHigh
  • Frame Rate Limit30· ROG60 FPS

Steam Deck OLED-specific tweaks: 90 Hz, Disabled, Proton Experimental, HDR Enabled.

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