Can Steam Deck Run Quake Champions?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Unknown — Not yet tested by Valve
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for Quake Champions
Performance Grade
Cannot run on Steam Deck
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 GT 730 2 GB / AMD R7 240 2 GB / Intel HD 530 | Nvidia GTX 1080 8 GB / AMD Radeon RX 5700 8 GB (16,050) | Fail |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | Intel Core i5-750 / AMD Phenom II X4-810 | Intel Core i7-7700K / AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 3350GE | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 8 GB | 16 GB | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 35 GB | 35 GB | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run Quake Champions?
Quake Champions has not been officially tested on Steam Deck by Valve. Based on hardware specs alone, our grade is F (cannot run on steam deck).
What settings should I use for Quake Champions on Steam Deck?
For Quake Champions on Steam Deck, we recommend unplayable — does not meet minimum requirements. The game recommends Nvidia GTX 1080 8 GB, 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 Quake Champions have Steam Deck verified status?
Quake Champions has not received a Steam Deck verification status from Valve yet. Its compatibility is unknown and may change as Valve continues testing.
