Can Steam Deck Run Assassin's Creed® Syndicate?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Unsupported: may not work
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for Assassin's Creed® Syndicate
Spec-based estimate
Playable: may need lower settings
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 / AMD Radeon R9 270 (2GB VRAM with Shader Model 5.0) (2,400) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 (4GB) or the newer GTX 970 (4GB) / AMD Radeon R9 280X (3GB of VRAM) or better (5,350) | Tight |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | Intel Core i5 2400s @ 2.5 GHz / AMD FX 6350 @ 3.9 GHz | Intel Core i7 3770 @ 3.5 GHz / AMD FX 8350 @ 4.0 GHz | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 6 GB | 8 GB | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | — | — | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run Assassin's Creed® Syndicate?
Assassin's Creed® Syndicate 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 Assassin's Creed® Syndicate on Steam Deck?
For Assassin's Creed® Syndicate on Steam Deck we estimate: Medium-Low at 800p, 30-40 FPS. On PC the game recommends a GeForce GTX 760 4GB; 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 Assassin's Creed® Syndicate have Steam Deck verified status?
No, Assassin's Creed® Syndicate is marked as Unsupported on Steam Deck. Valve has determined it does not work properly on the device.
