Is DOOM 3 playable on Steam Deck?
Steam Deck verdict
Playable
Yes — DOOM 3 is playable on the Steam Deck, with some caveats.
DOOM 3 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 152 reports. Despite the official label, players report it runs well on the Deck.
Game info
- Genres
- Action
- Developer
- id Software
- Publisher
- Bethesda Softworks
- Release
- October 15, 2012
- Price
- $9.99
- Metacritic
- —
System requirements
Windows specs from Steam — the Deck runs these through Proton.
- OS *:Windows vista/ Windows 7
- Processor:2.0 GHz dual core
- Memory:3 GB RAM
- Graphics:NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT / ATI Radeon HD 5750, 512 MB video RAM
- Hard Drive:11 GB
- Sound:Windows compatible sound card
- OS *:Windows Vista-64/ Windows 7-64
- Processor:2.4 GHz dual core
- Memory:3 GB system RAM
- Graphics:NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260 / ATI Radeon HD 5850, 768 MB video RAM
- Hard Drive:11 GB
- Sound:Windows compatible sound card
- Additional:3D Monitor + compatible glasses
Is DOOM 3 compatible with Steam Deck?
Does it run?
- Valve rating
- Unsupported
Community rating · 152 reports (ProtonDB)
Does it run well?
No reliable Steam Deck performance data yet.
- ✓Not supported on SteamOS
DOOM 3 performance & FPS on Steam Deck
We don't have enough Steam Deck framerate reports for DOOM 3 yet. No reliable Steam Deck performance data yet.
Battery & recommended settings
Estimated battery life
- Recommended preset
- ultra
- Typical power draw
- ~9 W
💡 SteamDeckPlayable tip: System Proton version 7.0-4 Steamos version 3.3.2 Bios version F7A0105
Frequently asked questions
›Is DOOM 3 playable on Steam Deck?
DOOM 3 <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 152 reports.
›Is DOOM 3 Steam Deck Verified?
No. Valve lists DOOM 3 as Unsupported, though community reports may differ — see the verdict above.
›How many FPS does DOOM 3 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 DOOM 3 on Steam Deck?
Steam Deck players report roughly 6h 15m at 60 fps on DOOM 3 (from ShareDeck community reports). Capping the framerate and TDP lower stretches it further; higher brightness shortens it.
›Can you play DOOM 3 multiplayer on Steam Deck?
Yes — DOOM 3 has no Deck-blocking anti-cheat reported, so its online and multiplayer modes should work like on any PC.
›Can you play DOOM 3 on Steam Deck?
Yes, though expect a tweak or two: DOOM 3 may need a specific Proton version, a settings change, or putting up with small on-screen text.
›Can the Steam Deck run DOOM 3?
The Steam Deck can run DOOM 3, 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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