Can Steam Deck Run Cossacks 3?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Unsupported: may not work
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for Cossacks 3
Spec-based estimate
Overkill: Steam Deck crushes this
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 9600 GT / Radeon HD 4830 / Intel HD5000 (2,500) | nVidia GeForce 560 / ATI Radeon HD 7900 Series (1,200) | Pass |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 3.0GHz / Core i3 1.6GHz / AMD Athlon II X2 280 | Intel Core i5-3470, 3.20GHz or AMD FX-6300, 3.5Ghz | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 3 GB | 6 GB | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 6 GB | 8 GB | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run Cossacks 3?
Cossacks 3 is currently Unsupported on Steam Deck. Valve has tested it and found compatibility issues. ProtonDB community reports rate it as "silver", which may mean some workarounds exist.
What settings should I use for Cossacks 3 on Steam Deck?
For Cossacks 3 on Steam Deck we estimate: Ultra / High at 800p, 60+ FPS. On PC the game recommends a GeForce 560; the Deck's GPU is roughly a Radeon RX 560 (4,550 pts) and meets that on paper. Start at medium settings and adjust based on frame rate.
Does Cossacks 3 have Steam Deck verified status?
No, Cossacks 3 is marked as Unsupported on Steam Deck. Valve has determined it does not work properly on the device.
