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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.

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Star Citizen system requirements

MinimumRecommended
OSWindows 10 (Latest Service Pack)–
ProcessorQuad Core CPU - Intel: i7 (Haswell or later), AMD: Excavator or laterestimated ≈ Core i5-8400 class (from the minimum specs)
GraphicsDirectX 11.1 compatible Graphics Card with 4 GB VRAMestimated ≈ GTX 1070 class (from the minimum specs)
Memory16 GB RAMestimated 32 GB (from the minimum specs)
Storage150+ 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.
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