Can Steam Deck Run Far Cry® 4?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Playable: works with adjustments
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for Far Cry® 4
Spec-based estimate
Good: meets the recommended specs
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 460 or AMD Radeon HD5850 (1 GB VRAM) (1,300) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 or AMD Radeon R9 290X or better (2 GB VRAM) (3,600) | Pass |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | 2.6 GHz Intel® Core™ i5-750 or 3.2 GHz AMD Phenom™ II X4 955 | 2.5 GHz Intel® Core™ i5-2400S or 4.0 GHz AMD FX-8350 or better | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 4 GB | 8 GB | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 30 GB | 30 GB | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run Far Cry® 4?
Yes, Far Cry® 4 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: B (Solid).
What settings should I use for Far Cry® 4 on Steam Deck?
For Far Cry® 4 on Steam Deck we estimate: Medium-High at 800p, 40-60 FPS. On PC the game recommends a GeForce GTX 680; 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 Far Cry® 4 have Steam Deck verified status?
Far Cry® 4 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.
