Can Steam Deck Run S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Playable: works with adjustments
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat
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) | 128 MB DirectX® 8.0 compatible card / nVIDIA® GeForce™ 5700 / ATI Radeon® 9600 (1,500) | 256 MB DirectX® 9.0c compatible card* / nVIDIA® GeForce™ 8800 GT / ATI Radeon® HD 2900 XT (500) | Pass |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | Intel Pentium 4 2.0 Ghz / AMD XP 2200+ | Intel Core 2 Duo E6400 / AMD 64 X2 4200+ | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 768 MB | 2 GB | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 6 GB | 10 GB | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat?
Yes, S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat 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 S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat on Steam Deck?
For S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat on Steam Deck we estimate: Ultra / High at 800p, 60+ FPS. On PC the game recommends a GeForce 8800 GT; 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 S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat have Steam Deck verified status?
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat 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.
