Can Steam Deck Run Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Unsupported — May not work
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024
Performance Grade
Cannot run on Steam Deck
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) | Radeon RX 5700 or GeForce GTX 970 (15,050) | Radeon RX 5700 XT or GeForce RTX 2080 (15,050) | Fail |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | AMD Ryzen 5 2600X or Intel Core i7-6800K | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X or Intel Core i7-10700K | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 16 GB | 32 GB | Fail |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 50 GB | 50 GB | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024?
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is currently Unsupported on Steam Deck. Valve has tested it and found compatibility issues. ProtonDB community reports rate it as "silver" which may indicate some workarounds exist.
What settings should I use for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 on Steam Deck?
For Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 on Steam Deck, we recommend unplayable — does not meet minimum requirements. The game recommends Radeon RX 5700 XT or GeForce RTX 2080, 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 2024 have Steam Deck verified status?
No, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is marked as Unsupported on Steam Deck. Valve has determined it does not work properly on the device.
