Can Steam Deck Run Hearts of Iron IV?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Playable: works with adjustments
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for Hearts of Iron IV
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™ GTX 470 (1.28GB) | AMD® HD 5850 (1GB) | Intel Iris Xe G7 (Tiger Lake) | AMD® Radeon™ RX Vega 11 (2,750) | Nvidia® GeForce™ GTX 570 (1.28GB) | AMD® Radeon™ HD 7970 (3GB) | Intel Iris Xe G7 (Tiger Lake) (1,700) | Pass |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | Intel® Core™ i5 750 | AMD® FX 4300 | Intel® Core™ i5 2500K | AMD® Ryzen 3 2200G | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 4 GB | 6 GB | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 2 GB | 2 GB | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run Hearts of Iron IV?
Yes, Hearts of Iron IV is rated Playable on Steam Deck: it runs, but may need manual tweaks such as graphics settings or the on-screen keyboard. Our spec-based estimate: S (Overkill).
What settings should I use for Hearts of Iron IV on Steam Deck?
For Hearts of Iron IV on Steam Deck we estimate: Ultra / High at 800p, 60+ FPS. On PC the game recommends a GeForce GTX 570 1.28GB; 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 Hearts of Iron IV have Steam Deck verified status?
Hearts of Iron IV is marked as Playable, not Verified, on Steam Deck. It works but doesn't meet every Verified criterion, so you may need some manual adjustments.
