Can Steam Deck Run FINAL FANTASY XIV Online?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Unknown — Not yet tested by Valve
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for FINAL FANTASY XIV Online
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 or higher, AMD Radeon RX 480 or higher (8,600) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 or higher, AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT or higher (15,500) | Fail |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | Intel® Core™i5-8400 or higher | Intel® Core™i7-9700 or higher | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 8 GB | 16 GB | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 140 GB | 140 GB | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run FINAL FANTASY XIV Online?
FINAL FANTASY XIV Online has not been officially tested on Steam Deck by Valve. Based on hardware specs alone, our grade is F (cannot run on steam deck). ProtonDB rates it as "gold".
What settings should I use for FINAL FANTASY XIV Online on Steam Deck?
For FINAL FANTASY XIV Online on Steam Deck, we recommend unplayable — does not meet minimum requirements. The game recommends NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 or higher, 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 FINAL FANTASY XIV Online have Steam Deck verified status?
FINAL FANTASY XIV Online has not received a Steam Deck verification status from Valve yet. Its compatibility is unknown and may change as Valve continues testing.
