InZoi's early access release falls short of being a good fit for the Steam Deck, as it struggles with compatibility issues and lacks portable optimization.
Launching InZoi on the Steam Deck presents problems like a black screen due to an incompatible introductory video and an unclickable main menu screen.
A workaround involves installing Proton GE and adjusting the FullscreenMode setting in a configuration file, making InZoi playable on the Deck.
However, controls remain fiddly with trackpad navigation and inconvenient UI interactions, making gameplay cumbersome.
InZoi lacks cloud save support and faces errors in offline mode, limiting its integration with Steam features beneficial to Deck users.
Despite some potential improvements in the future, the current state of InZoi on the Steam Deck suggests waiting for technical fixes and better control schemes.
Performance-wise, InZoi runs decently on the Steam Deck, with a Very Low quality preset delivering around 40fps on an LCD screen.
Overall, the underwhelming experience of InZoi on the Steam Deck suggests that fans of life sims are better off sticking to established titles like The Sims 4.