Is Carmageddon: Max Damage playable on Steam Deck?
Steam Deck verdict
Runs but struggles
Carmageddon: Max Damage runs on the Steam Deck, but performance struggles.
Carmageddon: Max Damage runs on the Steam Deck, but performance can struggle. Valve lists it as Unsupported due to its performance on the Deck. The Linux/Proton community rates it Silver on ProtonDB across 73 reports.
Game info
- Genres
- Action
- Developer
- Stainless Games Ltd
- Publisher
- THQ Nordic
- Release
- October 27, 2016
- Price
- $16.99
- Metacritic
- —
System requirements
Windows specs from Steam — the Deck runs these through Proton.
- OS *: Win 7 64-bit
- Processor: Intel i3-2100 3.1GHz
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: 1Gb DirectX 11 (AMD HD 6000 series GPU or equivalent)
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 20 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX compatible
- Additional Notes: Laptop versions of graphics cards may work but are NOT officially supported.
- OS *: Win 7 64-bit
- Processor: Intel i5-3570 3.4GHz
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: 2Gb DirectX 11 (AMD HD 7800 series GPU or equivalent)
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 20 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX compatible
- Additional Notes: Laptop versions of graphics cards may work but are NOT officially supported.
Is Carmageddon: Max Damage compatible with Steam Deck?
Does it run?
- Valve rating
- Unsupported
- …on SteamOS in general
- Playable
Community rating · 73 reports (ProtonDB)
Does it run well?
Performance struggles — expect low framerate or heavy tweaking.
- ✓Limited graphics performance
Carmageddon: Max Damage performance & FPS on Steam Deck
Based on 4 Steam Deck community reports. These are the framerates players actually settle on — many cap it to save battery — not the game's maximum. Performance struggles — expect low framerate or heavy tweaking.
Battery & recommended settings
- Recommended preset
- default
- Typical power draw
- ~9 W
💡 SteamDeckPlayable tip: System Proton version native Steamos version 3.4
Tips for playing Carmageddon: Max Damage on Steam Deck
- •Lower the resolution scale and cap the framerate (30 or 40 FPS) for a smoother, steadier experience.
Frequently asked questions
›Is Carmageddon: Max Damage playable on Steam Deck?
Carmageddon: Max Damage runs on the Steam Deck, but <em>performance can struggle</em>. Valve lists it as <strong>Unsupported</strong> due to its performance on the Deck. The Linux/Proton community rates it <strong>Silver</strong> on ProtonDB across 73 reports.
›Is Carmageddon: Max Damage Steam Deck Verified?
No. Valve lists Carmageddon: Max Damage as Unsupported, though community reports may differ — see the verdict above.
›How many FPS does Carmageddon: Max Damage get on Steam Deck?
Steam Deck players most often report playing Carmageddon: Max Damage at 30–80 fps (based on 4 community reports). These are usually the framerate players settle on — many cap it to save battery — not the game's maximum.
›How long does the battery last playing Carmageddon: Max Damage on Steam Deck?
Battery life isn't fixed — it depends on your brightness, TDP cap and framerate target, typically landing anywhere from 2 to 6 hours on the Steam Deck. We don't have a measured figure for Carmageddon: Max Damage specifically.
›Can you play Carmageddon: Max Damage multiplayer on Steam Deck?
Yes — Carmageddon: Max Damage has no Deck-blocking anti-cheat reported, so its online and multiplayer modes should work like on any PC.
›Can you play Carmageddon: Max Damage on Steam Deck?
You can install and launch Carmageddon: Max Damage, but performance is the limiting factor — plan on lowering settings or capping the framerate to keep it comfortable.
›Can the Steam Deck run Carmageddon: Max Damage?
Yes. Steam Deck players report running Carmageddon: Max Damage at 30–80 fps, based on 4 community reports — that's the framerate players settle on, not the game's ceiling.
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Community configurations
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