Can Steam Deck Run Path of Exile?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Unknown — Not yet tested by Valve
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for Path of Exile
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® GeForce® GTX 650 Ti or ATI Radeon™ HD 7850 | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050 Ti or ATI Radeon™ RX560 (6,350) | Fail |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | Quad core 2.6GHz x86-compatible | Quad core 3.2GHz x64-compatible | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 8 GB | 16 GB | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 40 GB | 40 GB | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run Path of Exile?
Path of Exile has not been officially tested on Steam Deck by Valve. Based on hardware specs alone, our grade is D (risky — below minimum specs). ProtonDB rates it as "gold".
What settings should I use for Path of Exile on Steam Deck?
For Path of Exile on Steam Deck, we recommend low at 800p, sub-30 fps likely. The game recommends NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050 Ti or ATI Radeon™ RX560, 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 have Steam Deck verified status?
Path of Exile has not received a Steam Deck verification status from Valve yet. Its compatibility is unknown and may change as Valve continues testing.
