Can Steam Deck Run The Last of Us™ Part I?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Verified — Runs great on Steam Deck
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for The Last of Us™ Part I
Performance Grade
Cannot run on Steam Deck
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) | AMD Radeon RX 470 (4 GB), AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT (4 GB), NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 (4 GB), NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (4 GB) (7,550) | AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT (8 GB), AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT (8 GB), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER (8 GB), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 (8 GB) (15,050) | Fail |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | AMD Ryzen 5 1500X, Intel Core i7-4770K | AMD Ryzen 5 3600X, Intel Core i7-8700 | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 16 GB | 16 GB | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 100 GB | 100 GB | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run The Last of Us™ Part I?
Yes! The Last of Us™ Part I is Deck Verified by Valve — it runs perfectly on Steam Deck with full controller support and proper display. Our hardware analysis gives it a grade of F, meaning cannot run on steam deck.
What settings should I use for The Last of Us™ Part I on Steam Deck?
For The Last of Us™ Part I on Steam Deck, we recommend unplayable — does not meet minimum requirements. The game recommends AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT, 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 Last of Us™ Part I have Steam Deck verified status?
Yes, The Last of Us™ Part I is officially Deck Verified by Valve. This means it meets all of Valve's compatibility criteria: proper controller support, readable text, full-screen display, and smooth performance on Steam Deck.
