Can Steam Deck Run Hitman: Absolution™?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Unknown — Not yet tested by Valve
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for Hitman: Absolution™
Performance Grade
Overkill — Steam Deck crushes this
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) | NV8600 512 Mb RAM, or AMD equivalent | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260 or ATI Radeon HD 5770 | ? |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | True dual core CPU (Intel, AMD) | Intel Core i7 or AMD Athlon II X4 | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 2 GB | 4 GB | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | — | — | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run Hitman: Absolution™?
Hitman: Absolution™ has not been officially tested on Steam Deck by Valve. Based on hardware specs alone, our grade is S (overkill — steam deck crushes this).
What settings should I use for Hitman: Absolution™ on Steam Deck?
For Hitman: Absolution™ on Steam Deck, we recommend ultra / high at 800p, 60+ fps. The game recommends NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260 or ATI Radeon HD 5770, 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 Hitman: Absolution™ have Steam Deck verified status?
Hitman: Absolution™ has not received a Steam Deck verification status from Valve yet. Its compatibility is unknown and may change as Valve continues testing.
