Can Steam Deck Run Galactic Civilizations® I: Ultimate Edition?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Unknown: not yet tested by Valve
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for Galactic Civilizations® I: Ultimate Edition
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) | 8 MB DirectX 8.1 Compatible Video Card (1,500) | 16 MB DirectX 8.1 Compatible Video Card (1,500) | Pass |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | 600 MHz Processor | 1 GHz Processor | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 128 MB | 256 MB | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 700 MB | — | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run Galactic Civilizations® I: Ultimate Edition?
Galactic Civilizations® I: Ultimate Edition has not been officially tested on Steam Deck by Valve. Based on hardware specs alone, our estimate is S (Overkill). ProtonDB rates it as "bronze".
What settings should I use for Galactic Civilizations® I: Ultimate Edition on Steam Deck?
For Galactic Civilizations® I: Ultimate Edition on Steam Deck we estimate: Ultra / High at 800p, 60+ FPS. On PC the game recommends a DirectX 8 GPU; 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 Galactic Civilizations® I: Ultimate Edition have Steam Deck verified status?
Galactic Civilizations® I: Ultimate Edition has not received a Steam Deck verification status from Valve yet. Its compatibility is unknown and may change as Valve keeps testing.
