Can I run Star Citizen on a Steam Deck?
Yes, it runs~39 FPS 1280×800 Low + FSR
On a Steam Deck, Star Citizen runs at about ~39 FPS (1280×800, Low + FSR, capped at 60/90 Hz).
Star Citizen: FPS on a Steam Deck
Deck-typical FPS at 1280×800, low + FSR, capped at the Deck refresh (60 Hz LCD, 90 Hz OLED). The Steam Deck runs on Linux (SteamOS).
~39 FPS · 1280×800 · Low + FSR · capped at 60/90 Hz
A rough estimate from the requirements, not a benchmark. It can be off by 25% or more.
Star Citizen system requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 (Latest Service Pack) | – |
| Processor | Quad Core CPU - Intel: i7 (Haswell or later), AMD: Excavator or later | estimated ≈ Core i5-8400 class (from the minimum specs) |
| Graphics | DirectX 11.1 compatible Graphics Card with 4 GB VRAM | estimated ≈ GTX 1070 class (from the minimum specs) |
| Memory | 16 GB RAM | estimated 32 GB (from the minimum specs) |
| Storage | 150+ GB SSD required | – |
Will it run on my PC?
This page assumes a Steam Deck. For your real hardware, check your whole Steam library at once:
Star Citizen on other graphics cards
Frequently asked questions
- Can I run Star Citizen on a Steam Deck?
- Yes. Star Citizen runs at about ~39 FPS at 1280×800 Low + FSR on a Steam Deck.
- How many FPS does Star Citizen get on a Steam Deck?
- About ~39 FPS at 1280×800 on Low + FSR. The full table for every resolution and quality level is above.