Can Steam Deck Run Pharaoh™: A New Era?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Playable: works with adjustments
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for Pharaoh™: A New Era
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 GTS 450, 1 GB or AMD Radeon HD 5750, 1 GB or Intel HD Graphics 630 (1,500) | NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030, 2 GB or AMD Radeon RX 460, 2 GB or Intel HD Graphics 630 (1,700) | Pass |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | Intel Core i5-9600K or AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT | Intel Core i7-9700K or AMD Ryzen 7 3800XT | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 8 GB | 8 GB | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 8 GB | 8 GB | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run Pharaoh™: A New Era?
Yes, Pharaoh™: A New Era 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 Pharaoh™: A New Era on Steam Deck?
For Pharaoh™: A New Era on Steam Deck we estimate: Ultra / High at 800p, 60+ FPS. On PC the game recommends a GeForce GT 1030; 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 Pharaoh™: A New Era have Steam Deck verified status?
Pharaoh™: A New Era 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.
