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Breidr

Mar 3 @ 5:41pm

Stead Deck in 2025

I know this question has probably been asked, but I can't seem to find an updated post that somewhat recent, so maybe things have changed.

My PC is on it's last legs and My wife is thinking about getting me a deck to "replace" it. For the most part, this will actually allow me to be more comfortable when I play games, and by and large, all the games I play have great native support... except this one.

I already kind of struggle at this game, and playing it without M&KB is a little bit of a worry. I also keep reading that Immortal Empires doesn't work great on the Steam Deck. I'm not too fluffed about graphics, and if I can get it to play nice even on the lowest settings, I'll be happy.

This game is just a great catharsis for me and it'd be a shame if I wasn't able to play it in some capacity.

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Basarab Laiota has Total War: WARHAMMER III

Mar 3 @ 7:20pm

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I Throw Spears. has Total War: WARHAMMER III

Mar 3 @ 7:31pm

Man.

You wouldnt WANT this to be on steam deck if it did "run".

Once upon a time they made Starcraft for N64.

Didnt go well lmao.

SomeGuy1

Mar 3 @ 7:32pm

I don't think the control layout for a steam deck would work with this game very well.

Testikles

Mar 4 @ 1:21am

ProtonDB shows mixed results. Based on the reports there I would only try it on the Deck if you are really comitted, otherwise a good gaming Laptop would maybe the better choice here.

https://www.protondb.com/app/1142710?device=steamDeck

Garatgh Deloi has Total War: WARHAMMER III

Mar 4 @ 2:45am

Originally posted by SomeGuy1:
I don't think the control layout for a steam deck would work with this game very well.

You can get a mouse and keyboard for the steamdeck. Admittedly, at that point you might as well get a proper computer (A laptop if you want it to be more mobile).

Last edited by Garatgh Deloi; Mar 4 @ 2:46am

I LIVE AGAIN has Total War: WARHAMMER III

Mar 4 @ 3:04am

hold it off steam deck 2 is gonna be announced soon

Garatgh Deloi has Total War: WARHAMMER III

Mar 4 @ 3:09am

Originally posted by I LIVE AGAIN:
hold it off steam deck 2 is gonna be announced soon

They recently shut down rumors of a Steam Deck 2 (saying it isn't happening, for now at least). So wouldn't hold my breath.

I LIVE AGAIN has Total War: WARHAMMER III

Mar 4 @ 3:16am

Originally posted by Garatgh Deloi:
Originally posted by I LIVE AGAIN:
hold it off steam deck 2 is gonna be announced soon

They recently shut down rumors of a Steam Deck 2 (saying it isn't happening, for now at least). So wouldn't hold my breath.

stop holding off and get steam ♥♥♥♥ now

Autoro

Mar 4 @ 6:56am

It does work, with 45s-1m:30s load times for campaign/battle maps on medium graphics settings across the board, and "Large" unit size. If you can, use the dock to use a keyboard and mouse, or use one of a few different community control layouts.

It takes getting used to, but it is playable, for sure.

Breidr

Mar 4 @ 1:16pm

Originally posted by Autoro:
It does work, with 45s-1m:30s load times for campaign/battle maps on medium graphics settings across the board, and "Large" unit size. If you can, use the dock to use a keyboard and mouse, or use one of a few different community control layouts.

It takes getting used to, but it is playable, for sure.

That's good to hear. I know it's not going to be perfect, but I'm glad to see it's available.

I found a video of someone playing a battle and using the touchpads, it seemed quite workable. I'd probably want to play it docked mostly, but it seems doable.

Thanks.

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