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Can Steam Deck Run ARC Raiders?

Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis

Verified — Runs great on Steam Deck

Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for ARC Raiders

F

Performance Grade

Cannot run on Steam Deck

Platinum

ProtonDB Rating

Community Linux/Deck compatibility

Performance Estimate

Estimated Settings Unplayable — does not meet minimum requirements

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 1050 Ti or AMD Radeon RX 580 or Intel Arc A380 (6,350) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 or AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT or Intel Arc B570 (17,600) Fail
CPU Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) Intel Core i5-6600K or AMD Ryzen R5 1600 processor Intel Core i5-9600K or AMD Ryzen 5 3600 processor
RAM 16 GB LPDDR5 12 GB 16 GB Pass
Storage 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
Display 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED OK

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Steam Deck run ARC Raiders?

Yes! ARC Raiders 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 F, meaning cannot run on steam deck.

What settings should I use for ARC Raiders on Steam Deck?

For ARC Raiders on Steam Deck, we recommend unplayable — does not meet minimum requirements. The game recommends NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 or AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT or Intel Arc B570, 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 ARC Raiders have Steam Deck verified status?

Yes, ARC Raiders 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.