Can Steam Deck Run ARC Raiders?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Verified: runs great on Steam Deck
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for ARC Raiders
Spec-based estimate
On paper its GPU is 72% of the PC minimum GPU. PC specs assume 1080p; the Deck plays at 800p and Valve's test is what counts.
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 1050 Ti or AMD Radeon RX 580 or Intel Arc A380 (6,350) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 or AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT or Intel Arc B570 (16,200) | Below |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | Intel Core i5-6600K or AMD Ryzen R5 1600 processor | Intel Core i5-9600K or AMD Ryzen 5 3600 processor | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 12 GB | 16 GB | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | — | — | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
PC requirements are written for a desktop at 1080p or higher. The Deck renders at 1280x800, so a GPU below the PC spec on paper doesn't mean it won't run: Valve's test is the one that counts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run ARC Raiders?
Yes. ARC Raiders is Deck Verified by Valve: it runs well on Steam Deck with full controller support and readable text. On paper the Deck's GPU (4,550 pts) is 72% of the PC minimum GPU, but PC requirements assume 1080p and Valve tested it at the Deck's 800p.
What settings should I use for ARC Raiders on Steam Deck?
For ARC Raiders on Steam Deck, start from Valve's tested defaults at 800p and lower settings if the frame rate dips. On PC the game recommends a GeForce RTX 2070; the Deck's GPU is roughly a Radeon RX 560 (4,550 pts) and falls below that on paper.
Does ARC Raiders have Steam Deck verified status?
Yes, ARC Raiders is officially Deck Verified by Valve. It meets all of Valve's compatibility criteria: controller support, readable text, full-screen display and good performance on Steam Deck.
