Can You Play The Rogue Prince of Persia on Steam Deck?

The long-awaited early access release of The Rogue Prince of Persia is now available on Steam, marking the second 2D installment of the series to debut this year. The PC version has modest system requirements, leading to the common inquiry among PC gamers: Can The Rogue Prince of Persia be played on the Steam Deck?

Can You Play The Rogue Prince of Persia On Steam Deck?

Yes, The Rogue Prince of Persia can be played on the Steam Deck, and it functions immediately upon installation.

There is no requirement to sign in to Ubisoft Connect while using desktop mode, and there is also no need to be concerned about any anti-cheat software since this is a solo gaming experience.

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The Rogue Prince of Persia Launch Trailer (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LoYIyvwI__E)

At present, the game does experience stutter, particularly during larger battles where there may be dips to the high 40s. To ensure a more consistent experience, I suggest using the Steam Deck’s utility to cap the framerate at 40 or 45 FPS for the time being.

Is The Rogue Prince of Persia Steam Deck Verified?

As of writing, The Rogue Prince of Persia is not yet verified for Steam Deck. However, the developers have stated on Steam that they are currently in the process of obtaining approval.

The developers of Evil Empire have also announced their plans to continue optimizing the game for the Steam Deck during the early access period.

It is our hope that addressing the stutters will be top priority, as a game that boasts seamless traversal should not be hindered by instability.

Despite not being officially available on Steam, the Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown runs smoothly on the Steam Deck when played through Ubisoft Connect, providing consistent performance throughout the entire game. Our extensive review reflects our enjoyable experience with The Lost Crown. Additionally, fans of the Prince of Persia series can look forward to story DLC in the near future. It is an exciting time to be a fan of Prince of Persia.