Can Steam Deck Run PGA TOUR 2K23?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Playable: works with adjustments
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for PGA TOUR 2K23
Spec-based estimate
On paper its GPU is 30% of the PC recommended GPU. PC specs assume 1080p; the Deck plays at 800p and Valve's test is what counts.
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) | AMD Radeon HD 7850 or NVIDIA GTX 660 with 2GB RAM (2,600) | AMD AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER (15,050) | Below |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | AMD FX-6200 or Intel Core i5-760 @ 2.80GHz | AMD FX-8350 or Intel Core i5-4670 @ 3.40GHz | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 6 GB | 8 GB | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 12 GB | 12 GB | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
PC requirements are written for a desktop at 1080p or higher. The Deck renders at 1280x800, so a GPU below the PC spec on paper doesn't mean it won't run: Valve's test is the one that counts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run PGA TOUR 2K23?
Yes, PGA TOUR 2K23 is rated Playable on Steam Deck: it runs, but may need manual tweaks such as graphics settings or the on-screen keyboard. On paper the Deck's GPU (4,550 pts) is 30% of the PC recommended GPU, but PC requirements assume 1080p and Valve tested it at the Deck's 800p.
What settings should I use for PGA TOUR 2K23 on Steam Deck?
For PGA TOUR 2K23 on Steam Deck, start from Valve's tested defaults at 800p and lower settings if the frame rate dips. On PC the game recommends a GeForce RTX 2070 Super; the Deck's GPU is roughly a Radeon RX 560 (4,550 pts) and falls below that on paper.
Does PGA TOUR 2K23 have Steam Deck verified status?
PGA TOUR 2K23 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.
