The Simpsons: Hit & Run Makes Unexpected Return in 2026
Topics: PC, Steam, Steam Deck
Featured Image Credit: Vivendi Universal Games
Topics: PC, Steam, Steam Deck
The Simpsons: Hit & Run’s unlikely return in the year of our lord 2026 might be getting me to re-install.
When I think back to the types of games I played when I was a kid, The Simpsons: Hit & Run is up there as one of the most iconic games of my childhood.
For the kids with parents who wouldn’t allow them to play a Grand Theft Auto game, The Simpsons: Hit & Run was a great alternative for anyone still wanting that open world chaos.
Although closely associated with the PlayStation 2, The Simpsons: Hit & Run also had a PC version which I remember being fairly good. And one fan has shared a brilliant how-to guide on getting it running on modern systems, including the Steam Deck.
As shared by Deck Wizard, a YouTuber devoted to sharing tips, how-tos, and performance guides on various Steam Deck games, The Simpsons: Hit & Run fans now have a solid way of playing the game on handheld devices.
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With it being a PC game from 2003, the game doesn’t have native controller support, nor does it have any official compatibility with modern operating systems.
However, Deck Wizard has shared their settings for getting it running on the Steam Deck rather flawlessly.
The game runs at 60fps in handheld mode, with no compromises to visuals or performance. It’s quite impressive, but then again, it’s a game that came out two decades before the Steam Deck was even a thing, so flawless performance is to be expected.
You can also spot some of the performance metrics in the corner, where Deck Wizard is able to get around six or seven hours of battery life out of a full charge while playing the game at 60fps.
It should be more a preferable experience to playing the emulated PS2 version on a Steam Deck, which makes some compromises in terms of compatibility and visuals.
That version doesn’t have mod support either, so your mileage may vary on whether to go for the PC or PS2 versions.
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And while Deck Wizard managed to get the game running on Steam Deck, these settings should also apply to other modern PCs and handhelds such as the ROG Xbox Ally or Lenovo Legion Go.
The important thing is having Steam installed though, so you can take advantage of the software’s adaptive controller input feature.
If you’re interested in playing The Simpsons: Hit & Run in 2026, be sure to check out Deck Wizard’s guide on doing so.