Can Steam Deck Run Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Unknown — Not yet tested by Valve
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire
Performance Grade
Good — meets recommended specs
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 11 Compatible | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 (6,050) | Fail |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | Intel Core i3-2100T @ 2.50 GHz / AMD Phenom II X3 B73 | Intel Core i5-2400 @ 3.10 GHz / AMD Phenom II X6 1100T | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 4 GB | 8 GB | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 45 GB | 45 GB | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire?
Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire has not been officially tested on Steam Deck by Valve. Based on hardware specs alone, our grade is B (good — meets recommended specs).
What settings should I use for Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire on Steam Deck?
For Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire on Steam Deck, we recommend medium-high at 800p, 40-60 fps. The game recommends NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960, 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 Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire have Steam Deck verified status?
Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire has not received a Steam Deck verification status from Valve yet. Its compatibility is unknown and may change as Valve continues testing.
