Can Steam Deck Run Path of Exile 2?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Playable — Works with adjustments
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for Path of Exile 2
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) | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960 (3GB), Intel® Arc™ A380, or ATI Radeon™ RX 470 (6,050) | NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 2060, Intel® Arc™ A770, or ATI Radeon™ RX 5600XT (15,500) | Fail |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | Intel® Core™ i7-7700 or AMD™ Ryzen 5 2500x | Intel® Core™ i5-10500 or AMD™ Ryzen 5 3700X | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 8 GB | 16 GB | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 100 GB | 100 GB | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run Path of Exile 2?
Yes, Path of Exile 2 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: F.
What settings should I use for Path of Exile 2 on Steam Deck?
For Path of Exile 2 on Steam Deck, we recommend unplayable — does not meet minimum requirements. The game recommends NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 2060, 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 Path of Exile 2 have Steam Deck verified status?
Path of Exile 2 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.
