Is rFactor 2 playable on Steam Deck?
Steam Deck verdict
Playable
Yes — rFactor 2 is playable on the Steam Deck, with some caveats.
rFactor 2 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 50 reports. Despite the official label, players report it runs well on the Deck.
Game info
- Genres
- Racing, Simulation, Sports
- Developer
- Studio 397
- Publisher
- Studio 397
- Release
- November 12, 2015
- Price
- $4.49
- Metacritic
- —
System requirements
Windows specs from Steam — the Deck runs these through Proton.
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS *: Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10 or 11 with latest Service Packs
- Processor: Intel Core i5-4460 or AMD FX-8120
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: nVidia GeForce GTX 950 or AMD Radeon RX 550
- DirectX: Version 11
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 40 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX Compatible
- VR Support: SteamVR. Keyboard or gamepad required
- Additional Notes: To run on minimal settings at 1080p
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS *: Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10 or 11 with latest Service Packs
- Processor: Intel Core i5-9600 or AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
- Memory: 32 GB RAM
- Graphics: GeForce GTX 1070 8 GB, Radeon RX 580 8GB
- DirectX: Version 11
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 60 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX Compatible
- VR Support: To run in VR or triple screens higher specs than above will most likely be required
- Additional Notes: To run on default settings at 1080p
Is rFactor 2 compatible with Steam Deck?
Does it run?
- Valve rating
- Unsupported
Community rating · 50 reports (ProtonDB)
Does it run well?
No reliable Steam Deck performance data yet.
- ✓Not supported on SteamOS
rFactor 2 performance & FPS on Steam Deck
We don't have enough Steam Deck framerate reports for rFactor 2 yet. No reliable Steam Deck performance data yet.
Frequently asked questions
›Is rFactor 2 playable on Steam Deck?
rFactor 2 <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 50 reports.
›Is rFactor 2 Steam Deck Verified?
No. Valve lists rFactor 2 as Unsupported, though community reports may differ — see the verdict above.
›How many FPS does rFactor 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 rFactor 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 rFactor 2 specifically.
›Can you play rFactor 2 multiplayer on Steam Deck?
Yes — rFactor 2 has no Deck-blocking anti-cheat reported, so its online and multiplayer modes should work like on any PC.
›Can you play rFactor 2 on Steam Deck?
Yes, though expect a tweak or two: rFactor 2 may need a specific Proton version, a settings change, or putting up with small on-screen text.
›Can the Steam Deck run rFactor 2?
The Steam Deck can run rFactor 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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