Can Steam Deck Run American Truck Simulator?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Verified — Runs great on Steam Deck
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for American Truck Simulator
Performance Grade
Risky — below minimum specs
ProtonDB Rating
Community Linux/Deck compatibility
Performance Estimate
Based on Steam Deck GPU (RDNA 2, ~3800 score) at native 1280x800 resolution. Actual performance may vary based on game optimization and Proton compatibility.
Spec Comparison
| Component | Steam Deck | Minimum | Recommended | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | RDNA 2 (Score: 3,800) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 or AMD Radeon RX 460 or Intel HD 630 (2GB VRAM) (4,350) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 or AMD Radeon RX 590 (2GB VRAM) (12,450) | Fail |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | Intel Core i5-6400 or AMD Ryzen 3 1200 or similar | Intel Core i5-9600 or AMD Ryzen 5 3600 or similar | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 8 GB | 12 GB | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 25 GB | 25 GB | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run American Truck Simulator?
Yes! American Truck Simulator is Deck Verified by Valve — it runs perfectly on Steam Deck with full controller support and proper display. Our hardware analysis gives it a grade of D, meaning risky — below minimum specs.
What settings should I use for American Truck Simulator on Steam Deck?
For American Truck Simulator on Steam Deck, we recommend low at 800p, sub-30 fps likely. The game recommends NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 or AMD Radeon RX 590, and Steam Deck's GPU (RDNA 2, ~GTX 1050 Ti equivalent) falls below that requirement. Start at medium settings and adjust based on frame rate.
Does American Truck Simulator have Steam Deck verified status?
Yes, American Truck Simulator is officially Deck Verified by Valve. This means it meets all of Valve's compatibility criteria: proper controller support, readable text, full-screen display, and smooth performance on Steam Deck.
