Its a complicated answer. It can play probably most modern AAA games. But it likely won't be a great experience and I can only describe it as playable. If you want a very good experience with the steam deck, then use it for mid spec games or less and it'll be perfect and have good battery life. If you want more then maybe try another hand held, or a console.
In the end the device you play your games on needs to do one thing well, and that's to play the games you WANT to play.
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