Can Steam Deck Run Cities XXL?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Playable: works with adjustments
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for Cities XXL
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) | 768 MB 100% DIRECTX 10 AND SHADERS 4.0 COMPATIBLE ATI RADEON HD 5670/NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 260 OR HIGHER (2,500) | — | Pass |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | AMD/INTEL DUAL-CORE 2.5 GHZ | — | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 3 GB | — | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 8 GB | — | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run Cities XXL?
Yes, Cities XXL 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 Cities XXL on Steam Deck?
For Cities XXL on Steam Deck we estimate: High at 800p, 50-60 FPS. Start at medium settings and adjust based on frame rate.
Does Cities XXL have Steam Deck verified status?
Cities XXL 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.
