Can Steam Deck Run Broken Arrow?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Playable: works with adjustments
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for Broken Arrow
Spec-based estimate
On paper its GPU is 57% of the PC minimum GPU. PC specs assume 1080p; the Deck plays at 800p and Valve's test is what counts.
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) | GeForce GTX 1650 (4096 MB) / Radeon RX 570 (4096 MB) (7,950) | GeForce RTX 3080 (10240 MB) / Radeon RX 6800 XT (16384 MB) (25,040) | Below |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | Intel Core i7-6700 (4* 3400) / AMD Ryzen 3 2200G (4 * 3500) | Intel Core i9-9900k (8 * 3600) / AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D (8 * 3400) | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 8 GB | 16 GB | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 85 GB | 85 GB | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
PC requirements are written for a desktop at 1080p or higher. The Deck renders at 1280x800, so a GPU below the PC spec on paper doesn't mean it won't run: Valve's test is the one that counts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run Broken Arrow?
Yes, Broken Arrow is rated Playable on Steam Deck: it runs, but may need manual tweaks such as graphics settings or the on-screen keyboard. On paper the Deck's GPU (4,550 pts) is 57% of the PC minimum GPU, but PC requirements assume 1080p and Valve tested it at the Deck's 800p.
What settings should I use for Broken Arrow on Steam Deck?
For Broken Arrow on Steam Deck, start from Valve's tested defaults at 800p and lower settings if the frame rate dips. On PC the game recommends a GeForce RTX 3080; the Deck's GPU is roughly a Radeon RX 560 (4,550 pts) and falls below that on paper.
Does Broken Arrow have Steam Deck verified status?
Broken Arrow is marked as Playable, not Verified, on Steam Deck. It works but doesn't meet every Verified criterion, so you may need some manual adjustments.
