Can Steam Deck Run Far Cry®?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Playable: works with adjustments
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for Far Cry®
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) | 64 MB DirectX® 9.0b-compliant graphics card (see supported list*) (1,500) | 128 MB GeForce™ 4 128 MB to GeForce FX 5950; ATI Radeon 9500-9800 XT (1,500) | Pass |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | AMD Athlon™ 1 GHz or Pentium® III 1 GHz | AMD Athlon 2-3 GHz or Pentium 4 2-3 GHz | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 256 MB | 1 GB | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 4 GB | — | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run Far Cry®?
Yes, Far Cry® 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: S (Overkill).
What settings should I use for Far Cry® on Steam Deck?
For Far Cry® on Steam Deck we estimate: Ultra / High at 800p, 60+ FPS. On PC the game recommends a Radeon 9500; 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® have Steam Deck verified status?
Far Cry® 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.
