RTS on Steam Deck: hundreds of hours prove Valve's greatest portable triumph

Analysis shows hundreds of hours spent on RTS games on the Steam Deck, highlighting D-pad and trackpad control, and Valve's portable triumph.

A recent analysis places the Steam Deck at the center of the portable RTS discussion, showing that Valve delivers a robust experience for this genre.

RTS performance on Steam Deck: numbers that speak for themselves

The author spent 172 hours with Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition on the Steam Deck, covering campaigns and workshop content. The D-pad adjusts game speed with ease; the shoulder buttons rotate the camera, and the triggers simulate left and right mouse clicks. The analog stick moves the camera, the touchpad controls the cursor, and the back buttons allow for quick recruitment.

• Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition — 172 hours

More RTS tested on the Deck

In addition, long sessions were recorded: 190 hours in Spellforce Platinum, 62 hours in Diplomacy is Not an Option, and 38 hours in Stellaris. These numbers show that single-player RTS titles work well in couch gaming mode, allowing you to relax on the sofa after work.

• Spellforce Platinum — 190+ hours
• Diplomacy is Not an Option — 62 hours
• Stellaris — 38 hours

Comparison with other handhelds and conclusion

Handhelds like the Zotac Zone and Lenovo Legion Go also offer trackpads, but they are not as large or ergonomic as the Steam Deck. Valve's haptic feedback facilitates control in titles that require precision. Less demanding titles, like Frostpunk, or RTS games with good controller support, like The Wandering Village, also work on other platforms, but for those who enjoy RTS, the Steam Deck remains the best bet.

Which RTS title do you prefer to play on the Steam Deck and with what configuration? Tell us in the comments how your experience has been.

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