Can I Run Darkwood?
Acid Wizard Studio · 2017
Darkwood - a new perspective on survival horror. Scavenge and explore a rich, ever-changing free-roam world by day, then hunker down in your hideout and pray for the morning light.
Can You Run Darkwood?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Darkwood’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run Darkwood — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 460 (1 GB) / AMD® Radeon™ HD 5770 (1 GB) | NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 660 (2 GB) / AMD® Radeon™ HD 7870 (2 GB) |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Intel® Core™ i3-2100 (dual-core) / AMD® Phenom™ II X2 565 (dual-core) | Intel® Core™ i5-2400 (quad-core) / AMD® FX-Series™ FX-4300 (quad-core) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows® 10 (64-bit) | Windows® 10 (64-bit) |
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? →Darkwood is a demanding action game from 2017. On a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 it averages around 76 FPS at 1080p, while budget cards manage roughly 34 FPS and high-end hardware pushes about 144 FPS. Plan on a dedicated graphics card and check the recommended specs below before buying.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
~30–38 FPS
Low Performance
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
~70–85 FPS
Playable
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
~130–160 FPS
Excellent
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Darkwood System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Darkwood, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows® 10 (64-bit) | Windows® 10 (64-bit) |
| Processor | Intel® Core™ i3-2100 (dual-core) / AMD® Phenom™ II X2 565 (dual-core) | Intel® Core™ i5-2400 (quad-core) / AMD® FX-Series™ FX-4300 (quad-core) |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 460 (1 GB) / AMD® Radeon™ HD 5770 (1 GB) | NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 660 (2 GB) / AMD® Radeon™ HD 7870 (2 GB) |
| Storage | 10 GB available space | 10 GB available space |
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Minimum
OS: Windows® 10 (64-bit) Processor: Intel® Core™ i3-2100 (dual-core) / AMD® Phenom™ II X2 565 (dual-core) Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 460 (1 GB) / AMD® Radeon™ HD 5770 (1 GB) Storage: 10 GB available space
Recommended
OS: Windows® 10 (64-bit) Processor: Intel® Core™ i5-2400 (quad-core) / AMD® FX-Series™ FX-4300 (quad-core) Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 660 (2 GB) / AMD® Radeon™ HD 7870 (2 GB) Storage: 10 GB available space
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
Darkwood — FAQ
Can I run Darkwood?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 76 FPS at 1080p in Darkwood. Budget GPUs get about 34 FPS and high-end GPUs around 144 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 Darkwood?+
Darkwood needs at least a Intel® Core™ i3-2100 (dual-core) / AMD® Phenom™ II X2 565 (dual-core) processor, a NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 460 (1 GB) / AMD® Radeon™ HD 5770 (1 GB) graphics card, 4GB of RAM, 10 GB available space of storage, running Windows® 10 (64-bit).
Can Darkwood run without a graphics card?+
No — Darkwood is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 460 (1 GB) / AMD® Radeon™ HD 5770 (1 GB)).
How much RAM does Darkwood need?+
Darkwood 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.