Can Steam Deck Run Watch_Dogs® 2?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Unsupported: may not work
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for Watch_Dogs® 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 660 with 2 GB VRAM or AMD Radeon HD 7870, with 2 GB VRAM or better - See supported List* (2,400) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 | AMD Radeon R9 290, with 3GB VRAM or better - See supported List* (7,650) | Below |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | Intel Core i5 2400s @ 2.5 GHz, AMD FX 6120 @ 3.5 GHz or better | Intel Core i5 3470 @ 3.2 GHz, AMD FX 8120 @ 3.9 GHz | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 6 GB | 8 GB | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 27 GB | 27 GB | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run Watch_Dogs® 2?
Watch_Dogs® 2 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 Watch_Dogs® 2 on Steam Deck?
For Watch_Dogs® 2 on Steam Deck we estimate: Low at 800p, sub-30 FPS likely. On PC the game recommends a GeForce GTX 780; 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 Watch_Dogs® 2 have Steam Deck verified status?
No, Watch_Dogs® 2 is marked as Unsupported on Steam Deck. Valve has determined it does not work properly on the device.
