Can Steam Deck Run The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Unknown — Not yet tested by Valve
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition
Performance Grade
Playable — may need lower settings
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) | NVIDIA GTX 470 1GB /AMD HD 7870 2GB | NVIDIA GTX 780 3GB /AMD R9 290 4GB (8,450) | Fail |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | Intel i5-750/AMD Phenom II X4-945 | Intel i5-2400/AMD FX-8320 | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 8 GB | 8 GB | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 12 GB | 12 GB | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition?
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition has not been officially tested on Steam Deck by Valve. Based on hardware specs alone, our grade is C (playable — may need lower settings). ProtonDB rates it as "gold".
What settings should I use for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition on Steam Deck?
For The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition on Steam Deck, we recommend medium-low at 800p, 30-40 fps. The game recommends NVIDIA GTX 780 3GB, 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 The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition have Steam Deck verified status?
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition has not received a Steam Deck verification status from Valve yet. Its compatibility is unknown and may change as Valve continues testing.
