Can I Run Starbound?
Chucklefish · 2016
You’ve fled your home, only to find yourself lost in space with a damaged ship. Your only option is to beam down to the planet below, repair your ship and set off to explore the universe...
Can You Run Starbound?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Starbound’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run Starbound — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | 256 MB graphics memory and directx 9.0c compatible gpu | Discrete GPU capable of directx 9.0c |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Core 2 Duo | Core i3 |
| RAM | 16 GB | 2 GB | 4 GB |
| OS | Windows 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 Starbound’s rendering demand. For your exact CPU + GPU, use the finder below.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
31 FPS
Low Performance
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
70 FPS
Playable
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
133 FPS
Great
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Check My PC →Starbound System Requirements
Minimum
OS *: Windows XP or later Processor: Core 2 Duo Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: 256 MB graphics memory and directx 9.0c compatible gpu DirectX: Version 9.0c Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 3 GB available space
Recommended
OS *: Windows XP or later Processor: Core i3 Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: Discrete GPU capable of directx 9.0c DirectX: Version 9.0c Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 4 GB available space
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
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FPS values displayed on GamerSpecs are estimates. Actual game performance may vary depending on hardware configuration, drivers, cooling, power limits, background applications, and game updates.