Can Steam Deck Run Car Mechanic Simulator 2021?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Unknown — Not yet tested by Valve
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for Car Mechanic Simulator 2021
Performance Grade
Risky — below minimum specs
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 760 2GB (5,350) | NVidia GeForce GTX 1070 8GB (13,100) | Fail |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | Intel Core i5 4690 / AMD Ryzen 5 1500X | Intel Core i5 6600K / AMD Ryzen 7 1700X | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 8 GB | 16 GB | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 35 GB | 35 GB | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run Car Mechanic Simulator 2021?
Car Mechanic Simulator 2021 has not been officially tested on Steam Deck by Valve. Based on hardware specs alone, our grade is D (risky — below minimum specs). ProtonDB rates it as "gold".
What settings should I use for Car Mechanic Simulator 2021 on Steam Deck?
For Car Mechanic Simulator 2021 on Steam Deck, we recommend low at 800p, sub-30 fps likely. The game recommends NVidia GeForce GTX 1070 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 Car Mechanic Simulator 2021 have Steam Deck verified status?
Car Mechanic Simulator 2021 has not received a Steam Deck verification status from Valve yet. Its compatibility is unknown and may change as Valve continues testing.
