EVE Online

Languages: English*, German*, Russian*, French*, Korean*, Japanese*, Spanish - Spain*, Simplified Chinese**languages with full audio support

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Hours played at review time, across 611 reviews with recorded playtime.

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[h3]EVE Online[/h3] [b]The Short Answer:[/b] A timeless space sandbox that remains a blast for casual activities like asteroid mining on the Steam Deck, though the visual design is starting to show its age and navigating complex UI windows requires customized trackpad controls. [b]Recommended For:[/b] [list] [*]Space sim enthusiasts who enjoy relaxed resource gathering, market trading, and sandbox economy loops. [*]Steam Deck players who don't mind taking a few minutes to tweak custom trackpad or virtual menu bindings. [/list] [b]The Good:[/b] [list] [*][b]Great for Casual Chilling:[/b] Hitting up high-sec belts for low-stress space mining or hauling is surprisingly cozy on a handheld setup. [*][b]Surprisingly Playable Portability:[/b] Despite being a massive PC MMORPG, community controller layouts and trackpads make basic navigation and flight straightforward. [/list] [b]The Bad:[/b] [list] [*][b]Aging Visuals:[/b] While space environments still look decent, UI menus, ship models, and station interiors definitely feel a bit outdated. [*][b]UI & Text Scaling:[/b] Navigating small text, overview tabs, and multiple open windows on a 7-inch handheld screen can feel cramped and fiddly without external peripherals. [/list] [b]Steam Deck Performance:[/b] [list] [*][b]Settings/FPS:[/b] Holds a steady 45–60 FPS on Medium settings in quiet space or mining belts, though FPS will drop in populated trade hubs like Jita. [*][b]Controls & UI:[/b] No native controller support; relies heavily on community trackpad layouts or custom radial menus for mouse inputs. [*][b]Battery Life:[/b] Very solid efficiency for casual activities (~3.5 to 4.5 hours of mining time). [/list] [b]Final Score:[/b] 7 / 10