Is Total War: WARHAMMER III playable on Steam Deck?
Steam Deck verdict
Runs but struggles
Total War: WARHAMMER III runs on the Steam Deck, but performance struggles.
Total War: WARHAMMER III runs on the Steam Deck, but performance can struggle. Valve lists it as Unsupported due to its performance on the Deck. The Linux/Proton community rates it Gold on ProtonDB across 282 reports. It boots and is stable; expect to lower a few settings for a smoother framerate.
Game info
- Genres
- Action, Strategy
- Developer
- CREATIVE ASSEMBLY, Feral Interactive
- Publisher
- SEGA, Feral Interactive
- Release
- February 16, 2022
- Price
- $59.99
- Metacritic
- 86
System requirements
Windows specs from Steam — the Deck runs these through Proton.
- OS *: Windows 7 64-bit
- Processor: Intel i3/Ryzen 3 series
- Memory: 6 GB RAM
- Graphics: Nvidia GTX 900/AMD RX 400 series | Intel Iris Xe Graphics
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 120 GB available space
- Additional Notes: This game may be updated over time and have paid for and free. additional content released for it. Please be aware that this may increase the minimum requirements for running the game above the specification stated here. Microsoft no longer supports Windows 10 or older versions.
- OS: Windows 10 64-bit
- Processor: Intel i5/Ryzen 5 series
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 Ti/AMD RX 5600-XT/Intel Arc A750
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 120 GB available space
- Additional Notes: 8GB Memory if using integrated GPU. Microsoft no longer supports Windows 10 or older versions.
Is Total War: WARHAMMER III compatible with Steam Deck?
Does it run?
- Valve rating
- Unsupported
- …on SteamOS in general
- Playable
Community rating · 282 reports (ProtonDB)
Does it run well?
Performance struggles — expect low framerate or heavy tweaking.
- ✓Limited graphics performance
Total War: WARHAMMER III performance & FPS on Steam Deck
Based on 4 Steam Deck community reports. These are the framerates players actually settle on — many cap it to save battery — not the game's maximum. Performance struggles — expect low framerate or heavy tweaking.
Battery & recommended settings
Estimated battery life
- Recommended preset
- medium
- Typical power draw
- ~5 W
💡 SteamDeckPlayable tip: System Proton version 7.0-5 Steamos version 3.4
Tips for playing Total War: WARHAMMER III on Steam Deck
- •Lower the resolution scale and cap the framerate (30 or 40 FPS) for a smoother, steadier experience.
Frequently asked questions
›Is Total War: WARHAMMER III playable on Steam Deck?
Total War: WARHAMMER III runs on the Steam Deck, but <em>performance can struggle</em>. Valve lists it as <strong>Unsupported</strong> due to its performance on the Deck. The Linux/Proton community rates it <strong>Gold</strong> on ProtonDB across 282 reports.
›Is Total War: WARHAMMER III Steam Deck Verified?
No. Valve lists Total War: WARHAMMER III as Unsupported, though community reports may differ — see the verdict above.
›How many FPS does Total War: WARHAMMER III get on Steam Deck?
Steam Deck players most often report playing Total War: WARHAMMER III at 30–40 fps (based on 4 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 Total War: WARHAMMER III on Steam Deck?
Steam Deck players report roughly 10h 0m at 30 fps on Total War: WARHAMMER III (from ShareDeck community reports). Capping the framerate and TDP lower stretches it further; higher brightness shortens it.
›Can you play Total War: WARHAMMER III multiplayer on Steam Deck?
Yes — Total War: WARHAMMER III has no Deck-blocking anti-cheat reported, so its online and multiplayer modes should work like on any PC.
›Can you play Total War: WARHAMMER III on Steam Deck?
You can install and launch Total War: WARHAMMER III, but performance is the limiting factor — plan on lowering settings or capping the framerate to keep it comfortable.
›Can the Steam Deck run Total War: WARHAMMER III?
Yes. Steam Deck players report running Total War: WARHAMMER III at 30–40 fps, based on 4 community reports — that's the framerate players settle on, not the game's ceiling.
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Community configurations
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