Can Steam Deck Run Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Unknown — Not yet tested by Valve
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition
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) | DirectX®9 compliant video card or greater, 256 MB video RAM or higher, Shader Model 1.1 or higher (Laptop versions of these chipsets may work but are not supported. Updates to your video and sound card drivers may be required) | — | ? |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | 2.0 Ghz or higher (single core) | — | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 2 GB | — | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 30 GB | — | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition?
Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition 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 Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition on Steam Deck?
For Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition on Steam Deck, we recommend ultra / high at 800p, 60+ fps. Start at medium settings and adjust based on frame rate.
Does Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition have Steam Deck verified status?
Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition has not received a Steam Deck verification status from Valve yet. Its compatibility is unknown and may change as Valve continues testing.
