Deus Ex: Mankind Divided (2016): runs on Windows 11, Mac, Linux, Steam Deck?

Gamicality score 80 / 100

Playability today ★★★★★ 4

Runs today3.5 / 5
Design today4.5 / 5
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Steam user reviews Mostly Positive

40,850 reviews76% positive
Steam store page

Released: 2016
Developer: Eidos-Montréal, Feral Interactive (Linux/Mac)
Genre: Action, RPG
Runs on: Windows, macOS, Linux, Steam Deck
Last checked: October 31, 2026

Does Deus Ex: Mankind Divided run on Windows 11, Apple Silicon Macs, Linux and Steam Deck?

Windows 11	Yes, with a fix. See the steps below. SourceNo player reports yet
Mac (Apple Silicon)	Steam sells a Mac version. Not yet confirmed on Apple Silicon. SourceNo player reports yet
Linux	Yes, there is a native Linux version. SourceNo player reports yet
Steam Deck	Playable, as rated by Valve: it works, but may need some manual configuration. SourceNo player reports yet

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How to get Deus Ex: Mankind Divided running today

If the game crashes or freezes, switch from DirectX 12 to DirectX 11 in the launcher or graphics settings, which Steam players commonly report as more stable.
If loading never finishes, turn off Threaded Optimization for the game in the Nvidia Control Panel, or add the /High launch option.
If the game crashes on the title screen, delete new_game_plus.bin from the game's Steam userdata folder (337000\remote) and turn off Steam Cloud for the game, as described on PCGamingWiki.

Synopsis

A first-person action role-playing game set in 2029, two years after Human Revolution. As augmented agent Adam Jensen, you investigate a terrorist bombing from a base in a tense, segregated Prague, tackling each mission through stealth, hacking, conversation or open combat.

What people say

Critics praised the dense, detailed Prague hub, the layered level design and the freedom to mix stealth and shooting, calling it a refinement of Human Revolution. The story drew the most criticism: thin, slow in places and ending abruptly on a cliffhanger, as the planned sequel never came. Players today still rate the level design and immersive-sim freedom highly, while pointing to the short main plot, long loading times and crashes on some PCs.

Playability today

Playability runs from 1 to 5. It is the average of two parts. Each part starts at 1 and climbs to 5 as more of its checks pass. Read the method.

Runs today: 3.5 / 5

✓Sold today from an official store
✗Runs on Windows 11 without fan patches
–Single-player works without an internet connection
–All of its content still works (servers, DLC, unlocks)
–Supports modern resolutions and widescreen
✓Full controller support or remappable controls
✓Steam Deck Verified or Playable
✗No intrusive DRM or required third-party launcher account
✓No pay-to-win or pushy microtransactions
–No known game-breaking bugs in the current version

Filled in from the Steam store and Valve’s Steam Deck rating. Checks marked – are unknown and do not count until someone checks them.

Design today: 4.5 / 5

✓Controls feel natural on a modern controller or mouse and keyboardShooting, cover and stealth controls feel like a modern action game, and early mouse acceleration problems were patched out. Source: pcgamingwiki.com.
✓Menus, text and interface are clear on today's screensMenus, the augmentation screen and the HUD are clean and readable; players raise few complaints here, so evidence is indirect. Source: vaporlens.app.
✓Saving is fair: free saves or frequent checkpoints, little lost progressYou can save and quicksave anywhere on all standard difficulties; only the optional permadeath mode removes this. Source: vaporlens.app.
✓It teaches itself: no guide needed to make progressAn opening mission walks through stealth, combat and augmentations, and critics did not report trouble learning its systems. Source: opencritic.com.
✗Pacing holds up: little grind, filler or forced backtrackingCritics found the story long-winded in places, players call the main plot short with an abrupt ending, and long loading screens interrupt trips through the hub. Source: opencritic.com, vaporlens.app.
✓Camera and movement never fight the playerThe first-person view with a third-person cover camera works smoothly, though at very high frame rates Jensen can snag on small steps. Source: pcgamingwiki.com.

Judged against games made today, from complaints that recur in recent Steam reviews and discussions, forums, PCGamingWiki and community wikis. Each reason links to where it comes from.