Can Steam Deck Run The Sims™ 3?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Unsupported: may not work
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for The Sims™ 3
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 Video Card with support for Pixel Shader 2.0 (1,500) | — | Pass |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | (XP) 2.0 GHz P4 processor or equivalent; (Vista) 2.4 GHz P4 processor or equivalent | — | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 1 GB | — | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 6.5 GB | — | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run The Sims™ 3?
The Sims™ 3 is currently Unsupported on Steam Deck. Valve has tested it and found compatibility issues. ProtonDB community reports rate it as "gold", which may mean some workarounds exist.
What settings should I use for The Sims™ 3 on Steam Deck?
For The Sims™ 3 on Steam Deck we estimate: Ultra / High at 800p, 60+ FPS. Start at medium settings and adjust based on frame rate.
Does The Sims™ 3 have Steam Deck verified status?
No, The Sims™ 3 is marked as Unsupported on Steam Deck. Valve has determined it does not work properly on the device.
