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Can I Run Don't Starve?

Klei Entertainment · 2013

Don’t Starve is an uncompromising wilderness survival game full of science and magic. Enter a strange and unexplored world full of strange creatures, dangers, and surprises. Gather resources to craft items and structures that match your survival style.

Can You Run Don't Starve?

Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Don't Starve’s official minimum and recommended requirements.

Your PC

You can run Don't Starve — and then some

Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.

ComponentYour PCMinimumRecommended
GPUGeForce RTX 4060Radeon HD5450 or better; 256 MB or higher DirectX®: 9.0cRadeon HD5450 or better; 256 MB or higher DirectX®: 9.0c
CPUCore i5-134001.7+ GHz or better1.7+ GHz or better
RAM16 GB
OSWindows 11

Verdict compares your components against the game’s published requirements using our GPU/CPU benchmark database. Estimates — real performance varies with drivers, settings and cooling.

Estimated FPS at 1080p

Deterministic estimates based on Don't Starve’s rendering demand. For your exact CPU + GPU, use the finder below.

Budget GPU

GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT

40 FPS

Low Performance

Mid-range GPU

RTX 4060 / RX 7600

88 FPS

Playable

High-end GPU

RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX

168 FPS

Excellent

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Don't Starve System Requirements

Minimum

OS *: Windows XP/Vista/Windows 7/Windows 8 Processor: 1.7+ GHz or better Memory: 1+ gigs of RAM GB RAM Graphics: Radeon HD5450 or better; 256 MB or higher DirectX®: 9.0c Hard Drive: 500 MB HD space Sound: 100% DirectX9.0c compatible sound card and drivers

Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.

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