Can Steam Deck Run Total War: PHARAOH?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Unsupported: may not work
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for Total War: PHARAOH
Spec-based estimate
Cannot run on Steam Deck
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 GTX 660 / AMD R9 270 (2,400) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 Ti / AMD RX 480 (12,450) | Below |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | Intel i3-2100 / AMD FX-4300 | Intel i5-6600/Ryzen 5 2600X | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 6 GB | 8 GB | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 50 GB | 50 GB | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run Total War: PHARAOH?
Total War: PHARAOH 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 Total War: PHARAOH on Steam Deck?
For Total War: PHARAOH on Steam Deck we estimate: Unplayable: does not meet the minimum requirements. On PC the game recommends a GeForce GTX 1660 Ti; 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 Total War: PHARAOH have Steam Deck verified status?
No, Total War: PHARAOH is marked as Unsupported on Steam Deck. Valve has determined it does not work properly on the device.
