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
Performance Grade
Cannot run on Steam Deck
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 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.
