Can Steam Deck Run Trainz: A New Era?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Unsupported: may not work
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for Trainz: A New Era
Spec-based estimate
Excellent: runs great 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 GT 430 or better/ AMD ATI 5550 or better | NVIDIA GTX 660 or better/ AMD HD 6950 or better (2,400) | Pass |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | Intel 'i' series/AMD K10 series introduced 2009 onwards. 2 physical cores, 2Ghz 64 bit | Intel i5 3330/AMD FX 8350 or better, Quad physical core, 64 bit, 2.3Ghz or better | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 4 GB | 8 GB | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 30 GB | 30 GB | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run Trainz: A New Era?
Trainz: A New Era is currently Unsupported on Steam Deck. Valve has tested it and found compatibility issues. ProtonDB community reports rate it as "silver", which may mean some workarounds exist.
What settings should I use for Trainz: A New Era on Steam Deck?
For Trainz: A New Era on Steam Deck we estimate: High at 800p, 50-60 FPS. On PC the game recommends a GeForce GTX 660; 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 Trainz: A New Era have Steam Deck verified status?
No, Trainz: A New Era is marked as Unsupported on Steam Deck. Valve has determined it does not work properly on the device.
