Steam Deck performance overlay stuck – how to fix?

For those with the performance overlay stuck on Steam Deck and unsure how to fox it, here are a few ‘hacks’ that might help solve the issue.

There’s no denying, Steam Deck is a brilliant little console. Allowing gamers to access and play many of the Steam supported games using only a small handheld device was an excellent move from Valve. It’s a shame that some users are now experience a bug where their performance overlay sticks on the screen and cannot be removed. So, is there a way to fix it?

Let’s have a look at what we found.

Can you fix the stuck performance overlay issue?

While many users have reported having the Steam Deck stuck performance overlay issue, there has been no official advice from Steam themselves on how to fix the issue. Nor has a foolproof fix been found. That being said it seems a few ‘hacks’ here and there are working for some users.

Here are some ‘hacks’ that may help you fix the stuck performance overlay in Steam Deck.

1. Turn the Steam Deck off and on again.
2. Move the Performance Overlay Level slider down.
3. Contact Steam support.

1. Turn the Steam Deck off and on again.

It’s a classic. But it’s a classic for a reason. Try switching off your Steam Deck then rebooting it. When you return to your game, the performance overlay should have vanished.

2. Move the Performance Overlay Level slider down.

If the above didn’t work, then it might be worth going back to basics. At the bottom right of your Steam Deck console should be a small button with three dots on it. Press that button, then hit the battery icon from the left sidebar list of icons. There will be a slider saying Performance Overlay Level. Make sure this slide is on the OFF setting. Then hit B.

3. Contact Steam Support.

If none of the ‘hacks’ we’ve listed work, it might be worth contacting Steam Support for more personalised help. You can find the Steam Support page here. Simply sign in and browse through the previously answered queries or contact Steam with your issue.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the performance overlay on Steam Deck?

Performance overlay is a side bar that can be pulled up that allows the user to adjust their graphics settings and to monitor how efficiently their game is running in their current settings.

How do you get performance overlay on Steam Deck?

Simply hit the button on the bottom right of your Stream Deck device with three small dots in it. Then press the battery icon that will show to the left of the sidebar pop-up. This is the Steam Deck overlay. Exit by hitting B.