Is Highguard playable on Steam Deck?
Steam Deck verdict
Not enough data yet
Not enough Steam Deck data yet for Highguard.
There isn't enough Steam Deck data on Highguard yet. Valve lists it as Unsupported because of its anti-cheat. The Linux/Proton community rates it Borked on ProtonDB across 126 reports.
Game info
- Genres
- Action, Free To Play
- Developer
- Wildlight Entertainment, Inc.
- Publisher
- Wildlight Entertainment, Inc.
- Release
- January 26, 2026
- Price
- See on Steam
- Metacritic
- —
System requirements
Windows specs from Steam — the Deck runs these through Proton.
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: Intel Core i5-6600K / AMD Ryzen R5 1600
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: Nvidia GTX 1060 6GB / AMD RX 580 8 GB
- DirectX: Version 12
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 25 GB available space
- Additional Notes: SSD
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 11
- Processor: Intel Core i5-9600K / AMD Ryzen 5 3600
- Memory: 12 GB RAM
- Graphics: Nvidia RTX 2080 8 GB / AMD RX 6650 XT 8 GB
- DirectX: Version 12
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 25 GB available space
- Additional Notes: NVMe SSD
Is Highguard compatible with Steam Deck?
Does it run?
- Valve rating
- Unsupported
Community rating · 126 reports (ProtonDB)
Does it run well?
No reliable Steam Deck performance data yet.
- ✓Anti-cheat unsupported (affects online)
Highguard performance & FPS on Steam Deck
We don't have enough Steam Deck framerate reports for Highguard yet. No reliable Steam Deck performance data yet.
Tips for playing Highguard on Steam Deck
- •Stick to single-player or offline modes — online is blocked by the anti-cheat.
Frequently asked questions
›Is Highguard playable on Steam Deck?
There isn't enough Steam Deck data on Highguard yet. Valve lists it as <strong>Unsupported</strong> because of its anti-cheat. The Linux/Proton community rates it <strong>Borked</strong> on ProtonDB across 126 reports.
›Is Highguard Steam Deck Verified?
No. Valve lists Highguard as Unsupported, mainly because of its anti-cheat (which affects online play).
›How many FPS does Highguard 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 Highguard 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 Highguard specifically.
›Does Highguard work online on Steam Deck?
Online play is blocked: the anti-cheat used by Highguard isn't supported on SteamOS/Proton. The single-player or offline modes work fine, but multiplayer won't connect.
›Can you play Highguard on Steam Deck?
There isn't enough Steam Deck data for Highguard yet to answer with confidence — the verdict above reflects the limited evidence available. Online play is the exception: the anti-cheat used by Highguard isn't supported on SteamOS.
›Can the Steam Deck run Highguard?
The Steam Deck can run Highguard, 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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