Tape to Tape, the roguelite hockey game, runs on Steam Deck straight out of the box. Valve rates it Verified, the game was built with a controller in mind, and version 1.0 shipped with performance and stability improvements.
Quick Answer
Tape to Tape is Steam Deck Verified, so you can install it and play with the default graphics and default controller layout. Cap the frame rate at what your Deck holds steadily. The graphics settings also include a Render Scale option.
Steam Deck compatibility status
Tape to Tape passed every part of Valve's Steam Deck check. You don't need to change the Proton version or set up a community layout before your first match.
| Check | Result |
|---|---|
| Steam Deck status | Verified |
| Default controller layout | Fully functional |
| Button icons | Match the Steam Deck |
| Interface text | Readable on the Deck screen |
| Default graphics settings | Run well |
The game has full controller support, and the developers recommend playing it on a controller, so the Deck's built-in controls are the intended way to play.
Recommended Steam Deck settings
Start on the defaults, play a full match, then change one thing at a time.
| Setting | What to use |
|---|---|
| Graphics | Default settings |
| Frame rate cap | The highest cap your Deck holds without drops |
| Render Scale | Available in the graphics settings |
| Controls | Default controller layout |
How well does Tape to Tape run on Steam Deck?
On the defaults, it plays smoothly enough to pass Valve's performance check. Version 1.0 also brought performance and stability improvements across the game.
Earlier, during the Campaign 2.0 beta, the developers flagged frame drops and instability on handheld devices. If a crowded game still dips on your Deck, cap the frame rate at what it holds steadily.
How to remap controls on Steam Deck
The default layout works, but you can move any action to a different button.
Open Options
From the main menu, open Options.
Go to Controls Customization
Select Controls Customization to see every action and its button.
Rebind the action
Change the button for any action you want to move.
Learn what each action does first in Tape to Tape game controls, so you know which buttons are worth moving.
Known issues on Steam Deck
The one feature to watch is Customization, the menu where you design your own team. It was built for keyboard and mouse, and it could crash or stop responding on Steam Deck.
If you want to build a custom team, plan to use the touchscreen or a connected mouse in that menu. Normal hockey play isn't affected. Changing which Squad you take into a run is a separate thing, covered in changing your campaign team.
Once your layout feels right, head to Tape to Tape beginner tips for your first run.
FAQ
Yes. It's rated Verified, which covers the default controls, Deck button icons, readable text and default graphics performance.
Start with the default graphics and cap the frame rate at what your Deck holds steadily. The graphics settings also include Render Scale.
Yes. Go to Options, then Controls Customization, and rebind any action.
It runs well on the default settings. Handheld frame drops showed up during the Campaign 2.0 beta, and version 1.0 added performance and stability improvements.
Not reliably. The team Customization menu was built for keyboard and mouse and could crash or stop responding on Steam Deck, so use the touchscreen or a mouse there.