: While the official game is Steam Deck Verified , the Razor1911 version reportedly lacks native controller support. Users often have to manually map the Steam Deck controls to keyboard and mouse inputs.
With Civilization VII , the landscape has shifted due to Valve’s Proton compatibility layer. Instead of waiting for a native binary, Linux users largely rely on Proton to run the Windows version of the game directly. This approach ensures that Linux players receive day-one updates, expansions, and seamless cross-play alongside Windows and console users. Understanding Razor1911 and Scene Releases Sid Meiers Civilization VII Linux-Razor1911