Can Steam Deck Run Pillars of Eternity?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Playable: works with adjustments
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for Pillars of Eternity
Spec-based estimate
Overkill: Steam Deck crushes this
ProtonDB Rating
Community Linux/Deck compatibility
Performance Estimate
Based on the Steam Deck GPU (RDNA 2, about a Radeon RX 560, 4,550 pts) at its native 1280x800. Real performance depends on the game's optimization and Proton.
Spec Comparison
| Component | Steam Deck | Minimum | Recommended | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | RDNA 2 (Score: 4,550) | ATI Radeon HD 4850 or NVIDIA GeForce 9600 GT (2,500) | Radeon HD 7700 or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570 (1,700) | Pass |
| 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 | 14 GB | 14 GB | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run Pillars of Eternity?
Yes, Pillars of Eternity is rated Playable on Steam Deck: it runs, but may need manual tweaks such as graphics settings or the on-screen keyboard. Our spec-based estimate: S (Overkill).
What settings should I use for Pillars of Eternity on Steam Deck?
For Pillars of Eternity on Steam Deck we estimate: Ultra / High at 800p, 60+ FPS. On PC the game recommends a GeForce GTX 570; the Deck's GPU is roughly a Radeon RX 560 (4,550 pts) and meets that on paper. Start at medium settings and adjust based on frame rate.
Does Pillars of Eternity have Steam Deck verified status?
Pillars of Eternity is marked as Playable, not Verified, on Steam Deck. It works but doesn't meet every Verified criterion, so you may need some manual adjustments.
