Civilization VII Steam Deck Verified

Harnessing sun’s might, right at your fingertips – that’s the reality today! Dr. Octavius, perhaps engrossed by minor concerns like portable energy sources in Spider-Man 2 (2004), now stands overshadowed by a far greater achievement: controlling the globe with a simple handheld device.

According to Rock Paper Shotgun, when it launches, the new grand strategy game titled “Civilization VII” is expected to carry a ‘Steam Deck Verified‘ label right off the bat.

Simply put, it means that Civilization VII successfully passed through Valve’s tests, ensuring compatibility with the Steam Deck and preventing potential problems during gameplay.

To earn the Steam Deck Verified badge, you need to excel in four key areas: user interface (input), screen quality (display), smooth operation (seamlessness), and overall system compatibility (system support).

The input area adapts to display user-friendly control icons and offers a seamless experience with an on-screen keyboard when necessary, making interaction more comfortable.

To ensure an optimal gaming experience on the Steam Deck, which features a smaller screen than most computers, it’s essential that games support or can be scaled to the console’s native resolution of 1280×800 (or ideally run at 1280×720) while maintaining good performance with default settings. Additionally, all text should be clear and readable across the screen.

The term “seamlessness” refers to the smooth interaction of the game with the Steam Deck. For a game to receive a passing grade in this aspect, it should operate exactly as it does on a computer, without any pop-up notifications or warnings about compatibility issues.

As a gaming enthusiast, I’d say that when I play games using the Proton system, it’s all about ensuring the smooth operation of these titles. When I fire up a game with Proton, any additional services such as anti-cheat systems are also routed through this system. This way, everything works harmoniously and I can enjoy my gaming experience without a hitch.

How Does Civilization VII Work On Handhelds?

There are only a few weeks remaining until the launch of Civilization VII on February 11th, and mobile gaming enthusiasts have been eagerly anticipating this release even prior to the official confirmation.

As a gamer, I can confidently say that what puts my mind at ease is knowing that Civilization VI performs quite smoothly on the Steam Deck.

According to Steam, “Civilization VI” can be played, but not officially ‘verified’ for Deck. The issues mentioned on the store page include small text (which is a common problem even on PC for Civ games), occasional non-Deck controller icons, and the need to manually enable the on-screen keyboard.

On the iPad Pro, the game performs quite capably too. This device’s performance truly demonstrates how a game can thrive without the aid of a mouse or keyboard.

On February 11th, you’ll be able to play Civilization VII on your PC, Steam Deck, or macOS! Notably, the game’s system requirements are fairly reasonable, asking for at least 8GB of RAM and 2GB of Graphics Memory (VRAM).

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2025-01-14 22:08