I’m curious about how well multiplayer FPS games run on the Steam Deck. Is it actually possible to play them smoothly? I’m specifically thinking about titles like CS:GO, Team Fortress 2, and The Finals. Any experiences or insights would be awesome!
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I had a great experience playing Titanfall 2 on the Steam Deck with a controller. I also tried Team Fortress 2, and it ran fine, though I wasn’t a fan of the controls. It all depends on your preference for controls!
From what I’ve seen, CS:GO might not be great on the Deck; it can run around 40fps, which isn’t the best for a fast-paced game like that. You might want to consider other games if you want smoother gameplay.
Yes, it’s definitely possible! You might want to check out a compatibility database like ProtonDB to see how well each game runs. It has a lot of data on various titles. For multiplayer-specific issues, you can also look at Are We Anti-Cheat Yet? as anti-cheat can be a big issue for online play.
Absolutely, you can play multiplayer FPS games on the Steam Deck! While I prefer using a keyboard and mouse, I found that getting the gyro aiming set up can really enhance the experience compared to just joystick aiming. You can still hold your own competitively even with a controller!
If you’re into Call of Duty, try using Plutonium for the older games. It has solid controller support and can hit 90fps, which is pretty sweet for multiplayer!
