Can Steam Deck Run Warhammer: Vermintide 2?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Unsupported: may not work
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for Warhammer: Vermintide 2
Spec-based estimate
Risky: below the minimum specs
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) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 or AMD Radeon HD 5870 (1,300) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970/1060 or ATI Radeon R9 series (8,600) | Below |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | Intel Core i5-2300 @ 2.80 GHz / AMD FX-4350 @ 4.2 GHz | Intel Core i7- 3770 @ 3.5 GHz or AMD FX-8350 @ 4 GHz | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 6 GB | 8 GB | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 60 GB | 60 GB | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run Warhammer: Vermintide 2?
Warhammer: Vermintide 2 is currently Unsupported on Steam Deck. Valve has tested it and found compatibility issues. ProtonDB community reports rate it as "silver", which may mean some workarounds exist.
What settings should I use for Warhammer: Vermintide 2 on Steam Deck?
For Warhammer: Vermintide 2 on Steam Deck we estimate: Low at 800p, sub-30 FPS likely. On PC the game recommends a GeForce GTX 970; the Deck's GPU is roughly a Radeon RX 560 (4,550 pts) and falls below that on paper. Start at medium settings and adjust based on frame rate.
Does Warhammer: Vermintide 2 have Steam Deck verified status?
No, Warhammer: Vermintide 2 is marked as Unsupported on Steam Deck. Valve has determined it does not work properly on the device.
