Can Steam Deck Run Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Playable: works with adjustments
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition
Spec-based estimate
Excellent: runs great on Steam Deck
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) | 512 MB DirectX 9.0c compatible card (shader model 3, vertex texture fetch support). (1,500) | 1024 MB DirectX 11 compatible graphics card. (2,500) | Pass |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | 2 GHz Intel Dual Core processor / 2.6 GHz Intel Single Core processor | 2nd Generation Intel Core i5 processor (or greater) | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 2 GB | 4 GB | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 35 GB | 35 GB | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition?
Yes, Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition is rated Playable on Steam Deck: it runs, but may need manual tweaks such as graphics settings or the on-screen keyboard. Our spec-based estimate: A (Smooth).
What settings should I use for Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition on Steam Deck?
For Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition on Steam Deck we estimate: High at 800p, 50-60 FPS. On PC the game recommends a DirectX 11 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: ROME II - Emperor Edition have Steam Deck verified status?
Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition is marked as Playable, not Verified, on Steam Deck. It works but doesn't meet every Verified criterion, so you may need some manual adjustments.
