Can Steam Deck Run Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Playable — Works with adjustments
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition
Performance Grade
Risky — below minimum 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 GTX 770 | AMD Radeon RX 570 (6,750) | NVIDIA GTX 970 | AMD Radeon RX 590 (8,600) | Fail |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | Intel i5-4460 | AMD Ryzen 3 1200 | Intel i5-8400 | AMD Ryzen 5 1500X | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 8 GB | 16 GB | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 150 GB | 150 GB | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition?
Yes, Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition is marked Playable on Steam Deck. It works but may need manual adjustments like tweaking graphics settings or using the on-screen keyboard. Performance grade: D.
What settings should I use for Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition on Steam Deck?
For Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition on Steam Deck, we recommend low at 800p, sub-30 fps likely. The game recommends NVIDIA GTX 970 | AMD Radeon RX 590, 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 Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition have Steam Deck verified status?
Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition is marked as Playable, not Verified, on Steam Deck. This means it works but doesn't fully meet all of Valve's Verified criteria — you may need to make some manual adjustments.
