Can Steam Deck Run Quake Live?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Unknown — Not yet tested by Valve
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for Quake Live
Performance Grade
Overkill — Steam Deck crushes this
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 4 MX or better, ATI Radeon 8500 or better, Intel i915 chipset or better 1024x600 resolution | NVIDIA GeForce 7 Series or better, ATI Radeon X1800 series or better 1920x1080 resolution | ? |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | 2 GHz Intel Processor or better | 2 GHz Intel Quad Core Processor or better | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 1 GB | 2 GB | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 1 GB | 2 GB | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run Quake Live?
Quake Live has not been officially tested on Steam Deck by Valve. Based on hardware specs alone, our grade is S (overkill — steam deck crushes this).
What settings should I use for Quake Live on Steam Deck?
For Quake Live on Steam Deck, we recommend ultra / high at 800p, 60+ fps. The game recommends NVIDIA GeForce 7 Series or better, 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 Live have Steam Deck verified status?
Quake Live has not received a Steam Deck verification status from Valve yet. Its compatibility is unknown and may change as Valve continues testing.
