Can Steam Deck Run Age of Wonders III?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Playable: works with adjustments
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for Age of Wonders III
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) | nVidia 8800 / ATi Radeon HD 3870 with 512MB or Laptop integrated Intel HD 3000 with 3GB system ram (500) | nVidia Geforce 460 1GB or AMD Radeon HD 6850 1GB (1,700) | Pass |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 @ 2.4 Ghz or AMD Athlon 64 X2 5000+ @2.6 Ghz | Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 @ 2.4 Ghz or AMD Phenom X4 9900 @ 2.6 Ghz | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 2 GB | 4 GB | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 10 GB | 10 GB | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run Age of Wonders III?
Yes, Age of Wonders III 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: S (Overkill).
What settings should I use for Age of Wonders III on Steam Deck?
For Age of Wonders III on Steam Deck we estimate: Ultra / High at 800p, 60+ FPS. On PC the game recommends a GeForce 460 1GB; 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 Age of Wonders III have Steam Deck verified status?
Age of Wonders III 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.
