Is The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition playable on Steam Deck?
Steam Deck verdict
Playable
Yes — The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition is playable on the Steam Deck, with some caveats.
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition 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 979 reports. Despite the official label, players report it runs well on the Deck.
Game info
- Genres
- RPG
- Developer
- Bethesda Game Studios
- Publisher
- Bethesda Softworks
- Release
- October 27, 2016
- Price
- $9.99
- Metacritic
- 74
System requirements
Windows specs from Steam — the Deck runs these through Proton.
- OS *: Windows 7/8.1/10 (64-bit Version)
- Processor: Intel i5-750/AMD Phenom II X4-945
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 470 1GB /AMD HD 7870 2GB
- Storage: 12 GB available space
- OS *: Windows 7/8.1/10 (64-bit Version)
- Processor: Intel i5-2400/AMD FX-8320
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 780 3GB /AMD R9 290 4GB
- Storage: 12 GB available space
Is The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition compatible with Steam Deck?
Does it run?
- Valve rating
- Unsupported
Community rating · 979 reports (ProtonDB)
Does it run well?
No reliable Steam Deck performance data yet.
- ✓Not supported on SteamOS
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition performance & FPS on Steam Deck
Based on 12 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.
Battery & recommended settings
Estimated battery life
- Recommended preset
- medium
- Typical power draw
- ~14 W
💡 SteamDeckPlayable tip: System Proton version 7.0-3 Steamos version 3.2 Bios version F7A0105
Frequently asked questions
›Is The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition playable on Steam Deck?
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition <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 979 reports.
›Is The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition Steam Deck Verified?
No. Valve lists The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition as Unsupported, though community reports may differ — see the verdict above.
›How many FPS does The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition get on Steam Deck?
Steam Deck players most often report playing The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition at 40–60 fps (based on 12 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 The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition on Steam Deck?
Steam Deck players report roughly 4h 33m at 30 fps, 3h 34m at 40 fps, 2h 30m at 60 fps on The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition (from ShareDeck community reports). Capping the framerate and TDP lower stretches it further; higher brightness shortens it.
›Can you play The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition on Steam Deck?
Yes, though expect a tweak or two: The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition may need a specific Proton version, a settings change, or putting up with small on-screen text.
›Can the Steam Deck run The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition?
Yes. Steam Deck players report running The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition at 40–60 fps, based on 12 community reports — that's the framerate players settle on, not the game's ceiling.
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Community configurations
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