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Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for Arma 3
Spec-based estimate
Cannot run on Steam Deck
ProtonDB Rating
Community Linux/Deck compatibility
Performance Estimate
Based on the Steam Deck GPU (RDNA 2, about a Radeon RX 560, 4,550 pts) at its native 1280x800. Real performance depends on the game's optimization and Proton.
Spec Comparison
| Component | Steam Deck | Minimum | Recommended | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | RDNA 2 (Score: 4,550) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 or AMD Radeon HD 7850 or Intel HD Graphics 4000, with 1 GB video memory (2,400) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon RX 580, with 6 GB VRAM, or better (9,500) | Below |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | Intel Core quad-core or AMD Athlon quad-core | Intel Core i7-7700K or AMD Ryzen 3 3300X or better | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 8 GB | 16 GB | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 50 GB | 80 GB | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run Arma 3?
Arma 3 is currently Unsupported on Steam Deck. Valve has tested it and found compatibility issues. ProtonDB community reports rate it as "gold", which may mean some workarounds exist.
What settings should I use for Arma 3 on Steam Deck?
For Arma 3 on Steam Deck we estimate: Unplayable: does not meet the minimum requirements. On PC the game recommends a GeForce GTX 1060; the Deck's GPU is roughly a Radeon RX 560 (4,550 pts) and falls below that on paper. Start at medium settings and adjust based on frame rate.
Does Arma 3 have Steam Deck verified status?
No, Arma 3 is marked as Unsupported on Steam Deck. Valve has determined it does not work properly on the device.
