Can I Run Darkest Dungeon®?
Red Hook Studios · 2016
Darkest Dungeon is a challenging gothic roguelike turn-based RPG about the psychological stresses of adventuring. Recruit, train, and lead a team of flawed heroes against unimaginable horrors, stress, disease, and the ever-encroaching dark.
Can You Run Darkest Dungeon®?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Darkest Dungeon®’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run Darkest Dungeon® — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | Open GL 3.2+ Compliant | Open GL 3.2+ Compliant |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | — | — |
| RAM | 16 GB | 2 GB | 4 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows XP | Windows 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? →Darkest Dungeon® is a demanding indie game from 2016. On a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 it averages around 79 FPS at 1080p, while budget cards manage roughly 36 FPS and high-end hardware pushes about 150 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
~70–85 FPS
Playable
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
~135–165 FPS
Excellent
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Darkest Dungeon® System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Darkest Dungeon®, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows XP | Windows 7+ |
| Memory | 2 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics | Open GL 3.2+ Compliant | Open GL 3.2+ Compliant |
| Storage | 2 GB available space | 2 GB available space |
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Minimum
OS *: Windows XP Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: Open GL 3.2+ Compliant Storage: 2 GB available space Additional Notes: 1080p, 16:9 recommended
Recommended
OS *: Windows 7+ Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: Open GL 3.2+ Compliant Storage: 2 GB available space Additional Notes: 1080p, 16:9 recommended
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
Darkest Dungeon® — FAQ
Can I run Darkest Dungeon®?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 79 FPS at 1080p in Darkest Dungeon®. Budget GPUs get about 36 FPS and high-end GPUs around 150 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 Darkest Dungeon®?+
Darkest Dungeon® needs at least a Open GL 3.2+ Compliant graphics card, 2GB of RAM, 2 GB available space of storage, running Windows XP.
Can Darkest Dungeon® run without a graphics card?+
No — Darkest Dungeon® is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: Open GL 3.2+ Compliant).
How much RAM does Darkest Dungeon® need?+
Darkest Dungeon® officially requires a minimum of 2GB of RAM, with 4GB 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.