Can I Run Bastion?
Supergiant Games · 2011
Discover the secrets of the Calamity, a surreal catastrophe that shattered the world to pieces.
Can You Run Bastion?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Bastion’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run Bastion — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | 512 MB DirectX 9.0c compatible graphics card (shader model 2) DirectX®: 9.0c Sound: DirectX 9.0c compatible | 512 MB DirectX 9.0c compatible graphics card (shader model 2) DirectX®: 9.0c Sound: DirectX 9.0c compatible |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | 1.7 GHz Dual Core or Greater | 1.7 GHz Dual Core or Greater |
| RAM | 16 GB | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows XP, Vista, 7 | Windows XP, Vista, 7 |
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? →Bastion is a demanding action game from 2011. On a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 it averages around 81 FPS at 1080p, while budget cards manage roughly 36 FPS and high-end hardware pushes about 154 FPS. Plan on a dedicated graphics card and check the recommended specs below before buying.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
~32–40 FPS
Low Performance
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
~75–90 FPS
Playable
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
~140–170 FPS
Excellent
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Bastion System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Bastion, component by component.
| Component | Minimum |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows XP, Vista, 7 |
| Processor | 1.7 GHz Dual Core or Greater |
| Memory | 2 GB |
| Graphics | 512 MB DirectX 9.0c compatible graphics card (shader model 2) DirectX®: 9.0c Sound: DirectX 9.0c compatible |
| Storage | 1.0 GB |
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Minimum
OS *: Windows XP, Vista, 7 Processor: 1.7 GHz Dual Core or Greater Memory: 2 GB Hard Disk Space: 1.0 GB Video Card: 512 MB DirectX 9.0c compatible graphics card (shader model 2) DirectX®: 9.0c Sound: DirectX 9.0c compatible
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
Bastion — FAQ
Can I run Bastion?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 81 FPS at 1080p in Bastion. Budget GPUs get about 36 FPS and high-end GPUs around 154 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 Bastion?+
Bastion needs at least a 1.7 GHz Dual Core or Greater processor, a 512 MB DirectX 9.0c compatible graphics card (shader model 2) DirectX®: 9.0c Sound: DirectX 9.0c compatible graphics card, 2GB of RAM, 1.0 GB of storage, running Windows XP, Vista, 7.
Can Bastion run without a graphics card?+
No — Bastion is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: 512 MB DirectX 9.0c compatible graphics card (shader model 2) DirectX®: 9.0c Sound: DirectX 9.0c compatible).
How much RAM does Bastion need?+
Bastion officially requires a minimum of 2GB of RAM. 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.