Is Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 playable on Steam Deck?
Steam Deck verdict
Playable
Yes — Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is playable on the Steam Deck, with some caveats.
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is playable on the Steam Deck. Valve lists it as Unsupported on the Steam Deck. The Linux/Proton community rates it Silver on ProtonDB across 104 reports.
Game info
- Genres
- Simulation
- Developer
- Asobo Studio
- Publisher
- Xbox Game Studios
- Release
- November 19, 2024
- Price
- $69.99
- Metacritic
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System requirements
Windows specs from Steam — the Deck runs these through Proton.
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 2600X or Intel Core i7-6800K
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: Radeon RX 5700 or GeForce GTX 970
- DirectX: Version 12
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 50 GB available space
- Additional Notes: Network Speed of 10 Mbps Bandwidth
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 2700X or Intel Core i7-10700K
- Memory: 32 GB RAM
- Graphics: Radeon RX 5700 XT or GeForce RTX 2080
- DirectX: Version 12
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 50 GB available space
- Additional Notes: Network Speed of 50 Mbps Bandwidth
Is Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 compatible with Steam Deck?
Does it run?
- Valve rating
- Unsupported
Community rating · 104 reports (ProtonDB)
Does it run well?
No reliable Steam Deck performance data yet.
- ✓Not supported on SteamOS
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 performance & FPS on Steam Deck
Based on 1 Steam Deck community reports. These are the framerates players actually settle on — many cap it to save battery — not the game's maximum. No reliable Steam Deck performance data yet.
Frequently asked questions
›Is Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 playable on Steam Deck?
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 <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>Silver</strong> on ProtonDB across 104 reports.
›Is Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Steam Deck Verified?
No. Valve lists Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 as Unsupported, though community reports may differ — see the verdict above.
›How many FPS does Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 get on Steam Deck?
Steam Deck players most often report playing Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 at ~30 fps (based on 1 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 Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 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 Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 specifically.
›Can you play Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 multiplayer on Steam Deck?
Yes — Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 has no Deck-blocking anti-cheat reported, so its online and multiplayer modes should work like on any PC.
›Can you play Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 on Steam Deck?
Yes, though expect a tweak or two: Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 may need a specific Proton version, a settings change, or putting up with small on-screen text.
›Can the Steam Deck run Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024?
Yes. Steam Deck players report running Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 at ~30 fps, based on 1 community reports — that's the framerate players settle on, not the game's ceiling.
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Community configurations
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