Does Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced run well on the Steam Deck?

Yes—with caveats. Rockstar’s BattlEye anti‑cheat prevents GTA Online from working on Steam Deck, and Valve’s compatibility stance mirrors that online limitation, so you can enjoy Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced’s Story Mode but not its online features on the Deck. In practice, many players report that the story campaign runs on Deck hardware, but you should expect inconsistent performance and limited official support (GTA V Enhanced is not officially supported on Steam Deck). For a frame of reference, media coverage and official statements note that Deck users can play Story Mode while Online remains unavailable due to BattlEye. GTA Online BattlEye FAQ GTA V on Steam Deck is unsupported Forbes: Steam Deck compatibility rating misleads millions.

Performance varies by settings and how you tune the game. In hands-on tests, OLED Steam Deck users report mid‑ to high‑settings deliver roughly 30–45fps, with some configurations pushing into the 40s or slightly higher, especially when ray tracing is toned down or off. In busy city sections, frame rates can dip into the 20s, and some players have observed around 40–50fps when enabling certain upscaling and graphics tweaks. GTA V Enhanced on Steam Deck OLED – First Look & Benchmarks GTA V Enhanced on Steam Deck – battery life notes.

Battery life is a limiting factor: many runs run around 1.5 hours at modest to medium graphics, with higher settings and ray tracing noticeably reducing endurance. Some players report using FSR (AMD’s upscaling) to hit steadier framerates, for example “fsr3 @ balanced” configurations yielding around 40–45fps in routine play. Reports vary by game patch and Proton version, and occasional launch issues have been noted by Deck players. GTA V Enhanced battery life on Steam Deck, GTA V Enhanced on Steam Deck OLED – First Look & Benchmarks.