Is Project CARS 2 playable on Steam Deck?
Steam Deck verdict
Playable
Yes — Project CARS 2 is playable on the Steam Deck, with some caveats.
Project CARS 2 is playable on the Steam Deck. Valve lists it as Unsupported because of its anti-cheat. The Linux/Proton community rates it Platinum on ProtonDB across 156 reports. The anti-cheat only affects online modes — the single-player campaign plays fine on the Deck.
Game info
- Genres
- Racing
- Developer
- Slightly Mad Studios
- Publisher
- BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
- Release
- September 21, 2017
- Price
- See on Steam
- Metacritic
- 84
System requirements
Windows specs from Steam — the Deck runs these through Proton.
- OS *: Windows 10 (+ specific versions of 7)
- Processor: 3.5 GHz Intel Core i5 3450, 4.0 GHz AMD FX-8350
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: GTX680 or equivalent
- DirectX: Version 11
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 50 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX compatible sound card
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: Intel i7 6700k
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVidia GTX 1080 or AMD Radeon RX480
- DirectX: Version 11
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 50 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX compatible sound card
Is Project CARS 2 compatible with Steam Deck?
Does it run?
- Valve rating
- Unsupported
Community rating · 156 reports (ProtonDB)
Does it run well?
No reliable Steam Deck performance data yet.
- ✓Anti-cheat unsupported (affects online)
Project CARS 2 performance & FPS on Steam Deck
We don't have enough Steam Deck framerate reports for Project CARS 2 yet. No reliable Steam Deck performance data yet.
Battery & recommended settings
- Recommended preset
- default
- Typical power draw
- ~25 W
💡 SteamDeckPlayable tip: System Proton version 7.0-5 Steamos version 3.4
Tips for playing Project CARS 2 on Steam Deck
- •Stick to single-player or offline modes — online is blocked by the anti-cheat.
Frequently asked questions
›Is Project CARS 2 playable on Steam Deck?
Project CARS 2 <strong>is playable</strong> on the Steam Deck. Valve lists it as <strong>Unsupported</strong> because of its anti-cheat. The Linux/Proton community rates it <strong>Platinum</strong> on ProtonDB across 156 reports.
›Is Project CARS 2 Steam Deck Verified?
No. Valve lists Project CARS 2 as Unsupported, mainly because of its anti-cheat (which affects online play).
›How many FPS does Project CARS 2 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 Project CARS 2 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 Project CARS 2 specifically.
›Does Project CARS 2 work online on Steam Deck?
Online play is blocked: the anti-cheat used by Project CARS 2 isn't supported on SteamOS/Proton. The single-player or offline modes work fine, but multiplayer won't connect.
›Can you play Project CARS 2 on Steam Deck?
Yes, though expect a tweak or two: Project CARS 2 may need a specific Proton version, a settings change, or putting up with small on-screen text. Online play is the exception: the anti-cheat used by Project CARS 2 isn't supported on SteamOS.
›Can the Steam Deck run Project CARS 2?
The Steam Deck can run Project CARS 2, 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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