Is DayZ playable on Steam Deck?
Steam Deck verdict
Playable
Yes — DayZ is playable on the Steam Deck, with some caveats.
DayZ is playable on the Steam Deck. Valve lists it as Unsupported on the Steam Deck. The Linux/Proton community rates it Gold on ProtonDB across 367 reports. Despite the official label, players report it runs well on the Deck.
Game info
- Genres
- Action, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer
- Developer
- Bohemia Interactive
- Publisher
- Bohemia Interactive
- Release
- December 13, 2018
- Price
- $49.99
- Metacritic
- —
System requirements
Windows specs from Steam — the Deck runs these through Proton.
- OS: Windows 10 64-bit
- Processor: Intel Core i5-4430 or AMD Ryzen 5 2600 Six-Core
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 or AMD R9 270X
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 25 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX®-compatible
- Additional Notes: Internet connection
- OS: Windows 10 / 11 64-bit
- Processor: Intel Core i5-6600K or AMD R5 1600X
- Memory: 12 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 or AMD RX 580
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 30 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX®-compatible
- Additional Notes: Internet connection
Is DayZ compatible with Steam Deck?
Does it run?
- Valve rating
- Unsupported
Community rating · 367 reports (ProtonDB)
Does it run well?
No reliable Steam Deck performance data yet.
- ✓Not supported on SteamOS
DayZ performance & FPS on Steam Deck
We don't have enough Steam Deck framerate reports for DayZ yet. No reliable Steam Deck performance data yet.
Battery & recommended settings
- Recommended preset
- low
- Typical power draw
- ~15 W
💡 SteamDeckPlayable tip: System Proton version 9.0-3 Steamos version 3.6
Frequently asked questions
›Is DayZ playable on Steam Deck?
DayZ <strong>is playable</strong> on the Steam Deck. Valve lists it as <strong>Unsupported</strong> on the Steam Deck. The Linux/Proton community rates it <strong>Gold</strong> on ProtonDB across 367 reports.
›Is DayZ Steam Deck Verified?
No. Valve lists DayZ as Unsupported, though community reports may differ — see the verdict above.
›How many FPS does DayZ get on Steam Deck?
We don't publish a single FPS figure — framerate depends on your settings, the scene and your TDP limit. Based on the data, it sits in the playable range for most players.
›How long does the battery last playing DayZ 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 DayZ specifically.
›Can you play DayZ multiplayer on Steam Deck?
Yes — DayZ has no Deck-blocking anti-cheat reported, so its online and multiplayer modes should work like on any PC.
›Can you play DayZ on Steam Deck?
Yes, though expect a tweak or two: DayZ may need a specific Proton version, a settings change, or putting up with small on-screen text.
›Can the Steam Deck run DayZ?
The Steam Deck can run DayZ, though we don't have a measured framerate for it yet — it depends on your settings and TDP limit.
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Community configurations
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