Can Steam Deck Run MechWarrior Online™ Legends?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Playable: works with adjustments
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for MechWarrior Online™ Legends
Spec-based estimate
Excellent: runs great on Steam Deck
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: 8800 GT / AMD: Radeon HD 5670 | NVIDIA: GeForce GTX 660 / AMD: Radeon HD 7870 (2,400) | Pass |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | Intel: Core 2 Duo E7300 @ 2.66 GHz / AMD: Athlon 64 X2 6400+ @ 3.2GHz | Intel: Core i5-3470 @ 3.20 GHz / AMD: FX-6300 @ 3.5 GHz | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 4 GB | 8 GB | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 16 GB | 45 GB | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run MechWarrior Online™ Legends?
Yes, MechWarrior Online™ Legends 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: A (Smooth).
What settings should I use for MechWarrior Online™ Legends on Steam Deck?
For MechWarrior Online™ Legends on Steam Deck we estimate: High at 800p, 50-60 FPS. On PC the game recommends a GeForce GTX 660; 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 MechWarrior Online™ Legends have Steam Deck verified status?
MechWarrior Online™ Legends 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.
