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
Spec-based estimate
Cannot run on Steam Deck
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) | 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) (25,040) | Below |
| 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 mean some workarounds exist.
What settings should I use for Cities: Skylines II on Steam Deck?
For Cities: Skylines II on Steam Deck we estimate: Unplayable: does not meet the minimum requirements. On PC the game recommends a GeForce RTX 3080 10GB; the Deck's GPU is roughly a Radeon RX 560 (4,550 pts) and falls below that on paper. 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.
