Can Steam Deck Run Galactic Civilizations® II: Ultimate Edition?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Unsupported: may not work
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for Galactic Civilizations® II: 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) | 64 MB DirectX 9.0c Compatible Video Card (1,500) | — | Pass |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | Intel® Pentium® III 1 GHz (or AMD equivalent) | — | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 1 GB | — | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 2 GB | — | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run Galactic Civilizations® II: Ultimate Edition?
Galactic Civilizations® II: Ultimate Edition 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 Galactic Civilizations® II: Ultimate Edition on Steam Deck?
For Galactic Civilizations® II: Ultimate Edition on Steam Deck we estimate: Ultra / High at 800p, 60+ FPS. Start at medium settings and adjust based on frame rate.
Does Galactic Civilizations® II: Ultimate Edition have Steam Deck verified status?
No, Galactic Civilizations® II: Ultimate Edition is marked as Unsupported on Steam Deck. Valve has determined it does not work properly on the device.
