Is Stronghold HD (2012) playable on Steam Deck?
Steam Deck verdict
Playable
Yes — Stronghold HD (2012) is playable on the Steam Deck, with some caveats.
Stronghold HD (2012) is playable on the Steam Deck. Valve lists it as Unsupported on the Steam Deck. The Linux/Proton community rates it Platinum on ProtonDB across 55 reports. Despite the official label, players report it runs well on the Deck.
Game info
- Genres
- Simulation, Strategy
- Developer
- Firefly Studios
- Publisher
- Firefly Studios
- Release
- October 21, 2013
- Price
- $5.99
- Metacritic
- 81
System requirements
Windows specs from Steam — the Deck runs these through Proton.
- OS *: Windows XP/Vista/7/8/10/11
- Processor: 1.6GHz equivalent Intel or AMD processor
- Memory: 512MB RAM
- Video: 64MB video card with hardware Transform & Lighting
- Hard Drive: 2.5GB uncompressed free space
- Sound: DirectX 7 compatible sound card or higher
- Direct X: DirectX 9.0c (included) or higher
- Multiplayer: GameRanger software will be installed for mutiplayer matchmaking support
Is Stronghold HD (2012) compatible with Steam Deck?
Does it run?
- Valve rating
- Unsupported
Community rating · 55 reports (ProtonDB)
Does it run well?
No reliable Steam Deck performance data yet.
- ✓Not supported on SteamOS
Stronghold HD (2012) 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 Stronghold HD (2012) playable on Steam Deck?
Stronghold HD (2012) <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>Platinum</strong> on ProtonDB across 55 reports.
›Is Stronghold HD (2012) Steam Deck Verified?
No. Valve lists Stronghold HD (2012) as Unsupported, though community reports may differ — see the verdict above.
›How many FPS does Stronghold HD (2012) get on Steam Deck?
Steam Deck players most often report playing Stronghold HD (2012) at ~40 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 Stronghold HD (2012) 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 Stronghold HD (2012) specifically.
›Can you play Stronghold HD (2012) multiplayer on Steam Deck?
Yes — Stronghold HD (2012) has no Deck-blocking anti-cheat reported, so its online and multiplayer modes should work like on any PC.
›Can you play Stronghold HD (2012) on Steam Deck?
Yes, though expect a tweak or two: Stronghold HD (2012) may need a specific Proton version, a settings change, or putting up with small on-screen text.
›Can the Steam Deck run Stronghold HD (2012)?
Yes. Steam Deck players report running Stronghold HD (2012) at ~40 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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