Can Steam Deck Run Cities: Skylines II?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Unsupported — May not work
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for Cities: Skylines II
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 970 (4 GB) | AMD® Radeon™ RX 480 (8 GB) (8,600) | Nvidia® GeForce™ RTX 3080 (10 GB) | AMD® Radeon™ RX 6800 XT (16 GB) (25,950) | Fail |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | Intel® Core™ i7-6700K | AMD® Ryzen™ 5 2600X | Intel® Core™ i5-12600K | AMD® Ryzen™ 7 5800X | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 8 GB | 16 GB | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 60 GB | 60 GB | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run Cities: Skylines II?
Cities: Skylines II is currently Unsupported on Steam Deck. Valve has tested it and found compatibility issues. ProtonDB community reports rate it as "gold" which may indicate some workarounds exist.
What settings should I use for Cities: Skylines II on Steam Deck?
For Cities: Skylines II on Steam Deck, we recommend unplayable — does not meet minimum requirements. The game recommends Nvidia® GeForce™ RTX 3080, 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 Cities: Skylines II have Steam Deck verified status?
No, Cities: Skylines II is marked as Unsupported on Steam Deck. Valve has determined it does not work properly on the device.
