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Can I Run Barotrauma?

FakeFish · 2023

Barotrauma is a 2D co-op submarine simulator – in space, with survival horror and RPG elements. Steer your submarine, complete missions, fight monsters, fix leaks, operate machinery, man the guns and craft items, and stay alert: danger in Barotrauma doesn’t announce itself!

Can You Run Barotrauma?

Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Barotrauma’s official minimum and recommended requirements.

Your PC

You can run Barotrauma — and then some

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

ComponentYour PCMinimumRecommended
GPUGeForce RTX 40602 GB memory (dedicated VRAM or shared RAM), Shader Model 2.0+GeForce GTX 950 or Radeon R9 370 or equivalent with at least 2 GB VRAM
CPUCore i5-13400Dual Core 2.4 GHzQuad Core 3.0 GHz
RAM16 GB4 GB8 GB
OSWindows 11Windows 7/8.1/10 (64-bit versions)Windows 7/8.1/10 (64-bit versions)

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

GAMERSPECS ESTIMATEEstimated using the GamerSpecs performance model. Actual FPS may vary depending on drivers, cooling, power limits, background applications, and game updates.How is this calculated? →

Barotrauma is a extremely demanding action game from 2023. On a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 it averages around 71 FPS at 1080p, while budget cards manage roughly 32 FPS and high-end hardware pushes about 134 FPS. Plan on a dedicated graphics card and check the recommended specs below before buying.

Budget GPU

GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT

~28–36 FPS

Low Performance

Mid-range GPU

RTX 4060 / RX 7600

~65–80 FPS

Playable

High-end GPU

RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX

~120–145 FPS

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Barotrauma System Requirements

The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Barotrauma, component by component.

ComponentMinimumRecommended
OSWindows 7/8.1/10 (64-bit versions)Windows 7/8.1/10 (64-bit versions)
ProcessorDual Core 2.4 GHzQuad Core 3.0 GHz
Memory4 GB RAM8 GB RAM
Graphics2 GB memory (dedicated VRAM or shared RAM), Shader Model 2.0+GeForce GTX 950 or Radeon R9 370 or equivalent with at least 2 GB VRAM
DirectXVersion 11Version 11
Storage2 GB available space2 GB available space
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Minimum

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS *: Windows 7/8.1/10 (64-bit versions) Processor: Dual Core 2.4 GHz Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: 2 GB memory (dedicated VRAM or shared RAM), Shader Model 2.0+ DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 2 GB available space Additional Notes: 64-bit operating system is required

Recommended

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS *: Windows 7/8.1/10 (64-bit versions) Processor: Quad Core 3.0 GHz Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: GeForce GTX 950 or Radeon R9 370 or equivalent with at least 2 GB VRAM DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 2 GB available space Additional Notes: 64-bit operating system is required

Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.

Hardware on this page:GeForce GTX 950 benchmark →

Barotrauma — FAQ

Can I run Barotrauma?+

On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 71 FPS at 1080p in Barotrauma. Budget GPUs get about 32 FPS and high-end GPUs around 134 FPS. Use the checker on this page to test your exact CPU, GPU, RAM and OS against the official requirements.

What are the minimum system requirements for Barotrauma?+

Barotrauma needs at least a Dual Core 2.4 GHz processor, a 2 GB memory (dedicated VRAM or shared RAM), Shader Model 2.0+ graphics card, 4GB of RAM, 2 GB available space of storage, running Windows 7/8.1/10 (64-bit versions).

Can Barotrauma run without a graphics card?+

No — Barotrauma is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: 2 GB memory (dedicated VRAM or shared RAM), Shader Model 2.0+).

How much RAM does Barotrauma need?+

Barotrauma officially requires a minimum of 4GB of RAM, with 8GB recommended for smooth performance. 16GB is a comfortable amount for modern gaming overall.

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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.