How to Run Kingdom Come: Deliverance II on Steam Deck? Best Settings Explained

Everyone is raving about Kingdom Come: Deliverance II. The sequel has received positive reviews so far. It is even charting on Steam. Given how demanding the game is, players have been wondering how well it would run on Steam Deck. We’re here to put an end to your questions!

Can you play Kingdom Come: Deliverance II on Steam Deck?

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II is termed as “Playable” for Steam Deck. So, yes, you can play Kingdom Come: Deliverance II on Steam Deck.

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II
Kingdom Come: Deliverance II | Source: Steam

Although it can technically run on Steam Deck, you still need to tweak and play around with the settings to figure which is best. Nobody wants a laggy game, right?

Best Settings for Kingdom Come: Deliverance II on Steam Deck

For the best performance, it is recommended to run Kingdom Come: Deliverance II on either low or medium graphics settings. 

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II is a graphically demanding game in general. Not every device is as optimized so the Steam Deck is bound to run into some problems if you are aiming for top-notch visuals.

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II
Kingdom Come: Deliverance II | Source: Steam

Here’s a roundup of the recommended Steam Deck settings for Kingdom Come: Deliverance II:

Low Settings

Playing Kingdom Come: Deliverance II on low settings is a safe bet. You can still enjoy the game without compromising on graphics. It is not pixelated, if that’s what you are thinking.

ResolutionNative
VSyncOff
Frame Rate Limit75
TechnologyFSR 3.1
Motion BlurOff
TexturesLow
Object DetailLow
Character DetailMedium
Vegetation DetailLow
Volumetric Effect DetailMedium
ParticlesLow
LightingMedium
Global IlluminationMedium
Post ProcessingOff
Shader QualityLow
ShadowsMedium

Medium Settings

This is a balanced combination of performance and graphics. You might experience some glitches in between but overall, it should be a good run nevertheless.

ResolutionNative
VSyncOff
Frame Rate Limit60
TechnologyFSR 3.1
Motion BlurOff
TexturesHigh
Object DetailHigh
Character DetailHigh
Vegetation DetailMedium
Volumetric Effect DetailHigh
ParticlesMedium
LightingHigh
Global IlluminationMedium
Post ProcessingOff
Shader QualityMedium
ShadowsLow

Players should expect more support for Kingdom Come: Deliverance II on Steam Deck in the near future. Until then, have fun playing!

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About Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, developed by Warhorse Studios and published by Deep Silver, is a thrilling story of revenge, betrayal, and discovery. Sequel to Kingdom Come: Deliverance, it was released on February 4th, 2025 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.

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