Can Steam Deck Run Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Playable: works with adjustments
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI
Spec-based estimate
Good: meets the recommended specs
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) | 1 GB & AMD 5570 or nVidia 450 or Intel Integrated Graphics 530 (2,500) | 2GB & AMD 7970 or nVidia 770 or greater (4,500) | Pass |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | Intel Core i3 2.5 Ghz or AMD Phenom II 2.6 Ghz or greater | Fourth Generation Intel Core i5 2.5 Ghz or AMD FX8350 4.0 Ghz or greater | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 4 GB | 8 GB | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 17 GB | 23 GB | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI?
Yes, Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI 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: B (Solid).
What settings should I use for Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI on Steam Deck?
For Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI on Steam Deck we estimate: Medium-High at 800p, 40-60 FPS. On PC the game recommends a GeForce 770; 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 Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI have Steam Deck verified status?
Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI 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.
