Can Steam Deck Run NASCAR 25?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Unknown — Not yet tested by Valve
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for NASCAR 25
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) | A gaming graphics card with at least 4GB of DEDICATED memory – Some examples (but not limited to): Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon 570 or better (9,500) | Gaming graphics card with at least 8GB of DEDICATED memory (some examples but not limited to Nvidia 2080 TI or AMD Radeon VII) | Fail |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | 4 core CPU or better – Some examples (but not limited to): AMD FX-6300, Intel Core i5-4430, Intel Core i5-2320, AMD Ryzen 3 1200 | 8 core or more CPU (some examples but not limited to: Intel Core 9-10980XE @ 3.0GHz, Intel Core i9-9900KS @ 4.00GHz, AMD Ryzen 9 3900X, or AMD Ryzen 9 3950X) | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 16 GB | 32 GB | Fail |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 50 GB | 100 GB | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run NASCAR 25?
NASCAR 25 has not been officially tested on Steam Deck by Valve. Based on hardware specs alone, our grade is F (cannot run on steam deck). ProtonDB rates it as "borked".
What settings should I use for NASCAR 25 on Steam Deck?
For NASCAR 25 on Steam Deck, we recommend unplayable — does not meet minimum requirements. The game recommends Gaming graphics card with at least 8GB of DEDICATED memory, 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 NASCAR 25 have Steam Deck verified status?
NASCAR 25 has not received a Steam Deck verification status from Valve yet. Its compatibility is unknown and may change as Valve continues testing.
