Is Wizard101 playable on Steam Deck?
Steam Deck verdict
Runs but struggles
Wizard101 runs on the Steam Deck, but performance struggles.
Wizard101 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 39 reports. It boots and is stable; expect to lower a few settings for a smoother framerate.
Game info
- Genres
- Adventure, Casual, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Strategy, Free To Play
- Developer
- KingsIsle Entertainment
- Publisher
- KingsIsle Entertainment, gamigo group
- Release
- September 6, 2018
- Price
- See on Steam
- Metacritic
- —
System requirements
Windows specs from Steam — the Deck runs these through Proton.
- OS: Windows 10 64-bit
- Processor: 2GHz
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: Intel Integrated, requiring additional 1-2GB RAM
- DirectX: Version 9.0c
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 33 GB available space
- Additional Notes: May run on older operating systems, but are unsupported. Please make sure your graphics drivers are updated.
Is Wizard101 compatible with Steam Deck?
Does it run?
- Valve rating
- Unsupported
- …on SteamOS in general
- Playable
Community rating · 39 reports (ProtonDB)
Does it run well?
Performance struggles — expect low framerate or heavy tweaking.
- ✓Limited graphics performance
Wizard101 performance & FPS on Steam Deck
We don't have enough Steam Deck framerate reports for Wizard101 yet. Performance struggles — expect low framerate or heavy tweaking.
Tips for playing Wizard101 on Steam Deck
- •Lower the resolution scale and cap the framerate (30 or 40 FPS) for a smoother, steadier experience.
Frequently asked questions
›Is Wizard101 playable on Steam Deck?
Wizard101 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 39 reports.
›Is Wizard101 Steam Deck Verified?
No. Valve lists Wizard101 as Unsupported, though community reports may differ — see the verdict above.
›How many FPS does Wizard101 get on Steam Deck?
We don't publish a single FPS figure — framerate depends on your settings, the scene and your TDP limit. Valve flags limited performance, so expect to lower settings for a stable framerate.
›How long does the battery last playing Wizard101 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 Wizard101 specifically.
›Can you play Wizard101 multiplayer on Steam Deck?
Yes — Wizard101 has no Deck-blocking anti-cheat reported, so its online and multiplayer modes should work like on any PC.
›Can you play Wizard101 on Steam Deck?
You can install and launch Wizard101, but performance is the limiting factor — plan on lowering settings or capping the framerate to keep it comfortable.
›Can the Steam Deck run Wizard101?
It launches, but Valve flags the performance as limited: the Steam Deck struggles to run Wizard101 smoothly without lowering settings.
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Community configurations
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