Can Steam Deck Run Total War: NAPOLEON – Definitive Edition?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Unsupported: may not work
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for Total War: NAPOLEON – Definitive Edition
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) | 256 MB DirectX® 9.0c shader model 2b compatible GPU (1,500) | 256 MB DirectX® 9.0c shader model 3 compatible GPU (1,500) | Pass |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | 2.3 GHz CPU with SSE2 | 2.6 GHz Dual Core CPU | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 1 GB | 2 GB | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 21 GB | 21 GB | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run Total War: NAPOLEON – Definitive Edition?
Total War: NAPOLEON – Definitive Edition 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 Total War: NAPOLEON – Definitive Edition on Steam Deck?
For Total War: NAPOLEON – Definitive Edition on Steam Deck we estimate: Ultra / High at 800p, 60+ FPS. On PC the game recommends a DirectX 9 GPU; 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 Total War: NAPOLEON – Definitive Edition have Steam Deck verified status?
No, Total War: NAPOLEON – Definitive Edition is marked as Unsupported on Steam Deck. Valve has determined it does not work properly on the device.
