Unsupported: may not work
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for Arma 2
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) | GPU (Nvidia Geforce 7800 / ATI Radeon 1800 or faster) with Shader Model 3 and 256 MB VRAM (1,500) | Fast GPU (Nvidia Geforce 8800GT or ATI Radeon 4850 or faster) with Shader Model 3 and 512 or more MB VRAM (2,500) | Pass |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | Dual Core CPU (Intel Pentium 4 3.0 GHz, Intel Core 2.0 GHz, AMD Athlon 3200+ or faster) | Quad Core CPU or fast Dual Core CPU (Intel Core 2.8 GHz or AMD Athlon 64 X2 4400+ or faster) | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 1 GB | 2 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 Arma 2?
Arma 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 Arma 2 on Steam Deck?
For Arma 2 on Steam Deck we estimate: High at 800p, 50-60 FPS. On PC the game recommends a GeForce 8800 GT; 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 Arma 2 have Steam Deck verified status?
No, Arma 2 is marked as Unsupported on Steam Deck. Valve has determined it does not work properly on the device.
