Can Steam Deck Run Insurgency?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Unsupported: may not work
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for Insurgency
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) | Video card must be 512 MB or more and should be a DirectX 9-compatible with support for Pixel Shader 3.0 (1,500) | Video card 2048 MB or more (4,000) | Pass |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | Intel® Core™ 2 Duo E6600 or AMD Phenom™ X3 8750 processor or better | — | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 4 GB | 8 GB | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 10 GB | 10 GB | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run Insurgency?
Insurgency is currently Unsupported on Steam Deck. Valve has tested it and found compatibility issues. ProtonDB community reports rate it as "gold", which may mean some workarounds exist.
What settings should I use for Insurgency on Steam Deck?
For Insurgency on Steam Deck we estimate: Medium-High at 800p, 40-60 FPS. On PC the game recommends a GPU with 2048 MB of VRAM; 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 Insurgency have Steam Deck verified status?
No, Insurgency is marked as Unsupported on Steam Deck. Valve has determined it does not work properly on the device.
