Can Steam Deck Run Assassin’s Creed® III?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Playable: works with adjustments
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for Assassin’s Creed® III
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) | 512 MB DirectX® 10—compliant with Shader Model 4.0 or higher (see supported list)* (1,500) | 1024 MB DirectX® 10—compliant with Shader Model 5.0 or higher (see supported list)* (2,500) | Pass |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | 2.60 GHz Intel® Core™2 Duo E8200 or 2.60 GHz AMD Athlon™ II X4 620 | 2.66 GHz Intel® Core™2 Quad Q9400 or 3.00 GHz AMD Phenom™ II X4 940 | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 2 GB | 4 GB | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 17 GB | 17 GB | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run Assassin’s Creed® III?
Yes, Assassin’s Creed® 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: A (Smooth).
What settings should I use for Assassin’s Creed® III on Steam Deck?
For Assassin’s Creed® III on Steam Deck we estimate: High at 800p, 50-60 FPS. On PC the game recommends a DirectX 10 GPU; 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 Assassin’s Creed® III have Steam Deck verified status?
Assassin’s Creed® 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.
