Can Steam Deck Run Mad Max?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Unknown — Not yet tested by Valve
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for Mad Max
Performance Grade
Good — meets recommended specs
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 660ti (2 GB Memory or higher) or AMD Radeon HD 7870 (2 GB Memory or higher) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 (3 GB Memory or higher) or AMD Radeon HD 7970 (3 GB Memory or higher) (5,350) | Fail |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | Intel Core i5-650, 3.2 GHz or AMD Phenom II X4 965, 3.4 Ghz | Intel Core i7-3770, 3.4 GHz or AMD FX-8350, 4.0 GHz | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 6 GB | 8 GB | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32 GB | 32 GB | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run Mad Max?
Mad Max has not been officially tested on Steam Deck by Valve. Based on hardware specs alone, our grade is B (good — meets recommended specs). ProtonDB rates it as "platinum".
What settings should I use for Mad Max on Steam Deck?
For Mad Max on Steam Deck, we recommend medium-high at 800p, 40-60 fps. The game recommends NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760, 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 Mad Max have Steam Deck verified status?
Mad Max has not received a Steam Deck verification status from Valve yet. Its compatibility is unknown and may change as Valve continues testing.
