Can Steam Deck Run Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Unknown — Not yet tested by Valve
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI
Performance Grade
Overkill — Steam Deck crushes this
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) | 1 GB & AMD 5570 or nVidia 450 or Intel Integrated Graphics 530 | 2GB & AMD 7970 or nVidia 770 or greater | ? |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | Intel Core i3 2.5 Ghz or AMD Phenom II 2.6 Ghz or greater | Fourth Generation Intel Core i5 2.5 Ghz or AMD FX8350 4.0 Ghz or greater | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 4 GB | 8 GB | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 17 GB | 23 GB | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI?
Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI has not been officially tested on Steam Deck by Valve. Based on hardware specs alone, our grade is S (overkill — steam deck crushes this). ProtonDB rates it as "gold".
What settings should I use for Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI on Steam Deck?
For Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI on Steam Deck, we recommend ultra / high at 800p, 60+ fps. The game recommends 2GB & AMD 7970 or nVidia 770 or greater, 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 Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI have Steam Deck verified status?
Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI has not received a Steam Deck verification status from Valve yet. Its compatibility is unknown and may change as Valve continues testing.
