Can Steam Deck Run Evil Genius?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Unsupported: may not work
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for Evil Genius
Spec-based estimate
Overkill: Steam Deck crushes this
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) | GeForce2 16Mb or equivalent (1,500) | — | Pass |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | Pentium® III 800MHz processor | — | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 128 MB | — | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 1.4 GB | — | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run Evil Genius?
Evil Genius is currently Unsupported on Steam Deck. Valve has tested it and found compatibility issues. ProtonDB community reports rate it as "platinum", which may mean some workarounds exist.
What settings should I use for Evil Genius on Steam Deck?
For Evil Genius on Steam Deck we estimate: Ultra / High at 800p, 60+ FPS. Start at medium settings and adjust based on frame rate.
Does Evil Genius have Steam Deck verified status?
No, Evil Genius is marked as Unsupported on Steam Deck. Valve has determined it does not work properly on the device.
