Steamdeck - Playable

[SystemAddict]

This game works on steam deck. The first couple times I tried it didnt work, but maybe 1-2 months ago they updated some proton builds that directly addressed ff16 playability.
It works now. It can get a little slow during heavy combat, but it works well enough.

[crownclown67]

Well it will get worse. The first sections (from demo) are the most undemanding and most optimized areas. But game gets ♥♥♥♥♥♥ around 4-5 hours in game. I dropped the game after first Aikon (wind), because of the performance. Game was fun and definitely one of the best, but it was unplayable. I just wanted to have steady 25fps - but drops to 18fps every 3-4 seconds is no go for me.

[alumlovescake]

Game runs at sub 40fps on a gaming PC. Game is no not playable at all on Steamdeck

[Plastikloser]

The game straight from the store is sub optimal and unplayable really. But if you get some of the recent FSR3 mods, it can make a 60fps jump with the expected compromises of low settings and ghosting. That takes extra work and some linux know how, so it still say no. If they dump denuvo that would also help

[Boomer Click Bait]

I did remote play when I played on Deck. This game is too much for SD. Just used my desktop power and gamed on Deck while laying in bed.

[iameatingjam]

Impressive if true, I suppose with the smaller display it does allow for allow for lower resolutions and fps without it being as rude to the eyes. Let us know if it keeps up into the later portions of the game ( which do get more demanding).