Can Steam Deck Run Supreme Commander: Forged Alliance?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Unsupported: may not work
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for Supreme Commander: Forged Alliance
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) | 128 MB video RAM or greater, with DirectX 9 Vertex Shader / Pixel Shader 2.0 support (ATI 9600+, Nvidia 6200+) (1,500) | 256 MB video RAM, with DirectX 9 Vertex Shader / Pixel Shader 2.0 support (Nvidia 6800 or better) (1,500) | Pass |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | 1.8 GHz processor | 3.0 GHz Intel or equivalent AMD processor or better | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 512 MB | 1 GB | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 8 GB | 8 GB | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run Supreme Commander: Forged Alliance?
Supreme Commander: Forged Alliance is currently Unsupported on Steam Deck. Valve has tested it and found compatibility issues. ProtonDB community reports rate it as "gold", which may mean some workarounds exist.
What settings should I use for Supreme Commander: Forged Alliance on Steam Deck?
For Supreme Commander: Forged Alliance on Steam Deck we estimate: Ultra / High at 800p, 60+ FPS. On PC the game recommends a GeForce 6800; 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 Supreme Commander: Forged Alliance have Steam Deck verified status?
No, Supreme Commander: Forged Alliance is marked as Unsupported on Steam Deck. Valve has determined it does not work properly on the device.
