Can Steam Deck Run Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Playable: works with adjustments
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire
Spec-based estimate
Playable: may need lower settings
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) | DirectX 11 Compatible (2,500) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 (6,050) | Tight |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | Intel Core i3-2100T @ 2.50 GHz / AMD Phenom II X3 B73 | Intel Core i5-2400 @ 3.10 GHz / AMD Phenom II X6 1100T | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 4 GB | 8 GB | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 45 GB | 45 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 Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire?
Yes, Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire 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: C (Tight).
What settings should I use for Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire on Steam Deck?
For Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire on Steam Deck we estimate: Medium-Low at 800p, 30-40 FPS. On PC the game recommends a GeForce GTX 960; the Deck's GPU is roughly a Radeon RX 560 (4,550 pts) and falls below that on paper. Start at medium settings and adjust based on frame rate.
Does Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire have Steam Deck verified status?
Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire 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.
