Is World War Z playable on Steam Deck?
Steam Deck verdict
Runs but struggles
World War Z runs on the Steam Deck, but performance struggles.
World War Z 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 95 reports. It boots and is stable; expect to lower a few settings for a smoother framerate.
Game info
- Genres
- Action
- Developer
- Saber Interactive Inc
- Publisher
- Saber Interactive Inc
- Release
- September 21, 2021
- Price
- $29.99
- Metacritic
- —
System requirements
Windows specs from Steam — the Deck runs these through Proton.
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS *: Windows 7
- Processor: AMD A10-5700 / Intel Core i3-3220
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: AMD R7-240 / GForce 650Ti / Intel 630
- DirectX: Version 11
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 50 GB available space
- Sound Card: Yes
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 2400G / Intel core i7-3970
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: AMD Radeon R9 280 / Nvidia GeForce GTX 960
- DirectX: Version 11
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 50 GB available space
- Sound Card: Yes
Is World War Z compatible with Steam Deck?
Does it run?
- Valve rating
- Unsupported
- …on SteamOS in general
- Playable
Community rating · 95 reports (ProtonDB)
Does it run well?
Performance struggles — expect low framerate or heavy tweaking.
- ✓Limited graphics performance
World War Z performance & FPS on Steam Deck
Based on 2 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
- low
- Typical power draw
- ~24 W
💡 SteamDeckPlayable tip: System Proton version 7.0-5 Steamos version 3.4
Tips for playing World War Z on Steam Deck
- •Lower the resolution scale and cap the framerate (30 or 40 FPS) for a smoother, steadier experience.
Frequently asked questions
›Is World War Z playable on Steam Deck?
World War Z 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 95 reports.
›Is World War Z Steam Deck Verified?
No. Valve lists World War Z as Unsupported, though community reports may differ — see the verdict above.
›How many FPS does World War Z get on Steam Deck?
Steam Deck players most often report playing World War Z at 30–60 fps (based on 2 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 World War Z on Steam Deck?
Steam Deck players report roughly 2h 5m at 60 fps on World War Z (from ShareDeck community reports). Capping the framerate and TDP lower stretches it further; higher brightness shortens it.
›Can you play World War Z multiplayer on Steam Deck?
Yes — World War Z has no Deck-blocking anti-cheat reported, so its online and multiplayer modes should work like on any PC.
›Can you play World War Z on Steam Deck?
You can install and launch World War Z, but performance is the limiting factor — plan on lowering settings or capping the framerate to keep it comfortable.
›Can the Steam Deck run World War Z?
Yes. Steam Deck players report running World War Z at 30–60 fps, based on 2 community reports — that's the framerate players settle on, not the game's ceiling.
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Community configurations
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