Can Steam Deck Run LIGHTNING RETURNS™: FINAL FANTASY® XIII?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Playable: works with adjustments
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for LIGHTNING RETURNS™: FINAL FANTASY® XIII
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) | NVIDIA® Geforce® 8800GT / ATI Radeon™ HD 4770 VRAM 512MB or later (1,500) | NVIDIA® Geforce® GTX™ 460/ ATI Radeon™ HD 5770 (1,300) | Pass |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | 2GHz Dual Core CPU | Intel® Core™ 2 Quad (2.66 GHz)/ AMD Phenom™ II X4 (2.8 GHz) processor | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 1.5 GB | 2 GB | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 22 GB | 22 GB | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run LIGHTNING RETURNS™: FINAL FANTASY® XIII?
Yes, LIGHTNING RETURNS™: FINAL FANTASY® XIII 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 LIGHTNING RETURNS™: FINAL FANTASY® XIII on Steam Deck?
For LIGHTNING RETURNS™: FINAL FANTASY® XIII on Steam Deck we estimate: Ultra / High at 800p, 60+ FPS. On PC the game recommends a GeForce GTX 460; 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 LIGHTNING RETURNS™: FINAL FANTASY® XIII have Steam Deck verified status?
LIGHTNING RETURNS™: FINAL FANTASY® XIII 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.
