Can Steam Deck Run Assassin’s Creed Shadows?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Unknown — Not yet tested by Valve
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for Assassin’s Creed Shadows
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 1650 4GB / AMD RX-5500 XT 8GB / INTEL® ARC TM A380 6GB (REBAR ON)" (10,250) | Nvidia® GeForce RTX™ 3060Ti 8GB/AMD Radeon™ RX 6700 XT 12GB/Intel® Arc™ B580 12GB (REBAR ON) (18,650) | Fail |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | INTEL® Core TM i7 8700K AMD RYZEN 5 3600 | Intel® Core™ i5 11600k/AMD Ryzen™ 5 5600x | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 16 GB | 16 GB | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 115 GB | 115 GB | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run Assassin’s Creed Shadows?
Assassin’s Creed Shadows has not been officially tested on Steam Deck by Valve. Based on hardware specs alone, our grade is F (cannot run on steam deck). ProtonDB rates it as "gold".
What settings should I use for Assassin’s Creed Shadows on Steam Deck?
For Assassin’s Creed Shadows on Steam Deck, we recommend unplayable — does not meet minimum requirements. The game recommends Nvidia® GeForce RTX™ 3060Ti 8GB, 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 Assassin’s Creed Shadows have Steam Deck verified status?
Assassin’s Creed Shadows has not received a Steam Deck verification status from Valve yet. Its compatibility is unknown and may change as Valve continues testing.
