Can Steam Deck Run Baldur's Gate 3?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Unknown — Not yet tested by Valve
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for Baldur's Gate 3
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 GTX 970 / RX 480 / Intel Arc A380 / Qualcomm Adreno X1 (4GB+ of VRAM) (8,600) | Nvidia 2060 Super / RX 5700 XT / Intel Arc A580 (8GB+ of VRAM) (15,500) | Fail |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | Intel I5 4690 / AMD FX 8350 / Snapdragon X Elite | Intel i7 8700K / AMD r5 3600 | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 8 GB | 16 GB | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 150 GB | 150 GB | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run Baldur's Gate 3?
Baldur's Gate 3 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 Baldur's Gate 3 on Steam Deck?
For Baldur's Gate 3 on Steam Deck, we recommend unplayable — does not meet minimum requirements. The game recommends Nvidia 2060 Super, 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 Baldur's Gate 3 have Steam Deck verified status?
Baldur's Gate 3 has not received a Steam Deck verification status from Valve yet. Its compatibility is unknown and may change as Valve continues testing.
