Can I Run Don't Starve?
Klei Entertainment · 2013
Our verdict
Runs on almost any PC
Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics runs smoothly at 1080p.
Check your own PC ↓Estimated FPS at 1080p
GAMERSPECS ESTIMATEOn a mid-range RTX 4060 or RX 7600, Don't Starve runs easily at 1080p; a budget GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT runs easily, and a high-end RTX 4080 or RX 7900 XTX runs easily.
The publisher states no target settings for Don't Starve, so figures assume High, the usual target of a recommended spec.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
120+ FPS
Light game
High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native
Great
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
300+ FPS
Light game
High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native
Excellent
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
300+ FPS
Light game
High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native
Excellent
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Check My PC →What limits performance in Don't Starve
The graphics card, but only on older or budget hardware: any recent card holds 60 FPS at 1080p.
Graphics card (GPU)
Not a limit
Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics runs smoothly at 1080p.
Processor (CPU)
No measured limit
We couldn't place the publisher's processor requirement ("1.7+ GHz or better") on our scale. We have no measured processor limit for Don't Starve, so the frame rates on this page assume your processor isn't holding the graphics card back.
Video memory (VRAM)
256 MB (min. spec)
The minimum spec lists 256 MB of video memory, less than any current graphics card has, so it won't limit you.
Settings to lower first in Don't Starve
- 1Nothing, on a dedicated graphics card: even a budget card holds 60 FPS at 1080p.
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Your PC
We can't check your PC against Don't Starve's minimum
The publisher's minimum names no graphics card or processor in our tables, and no RAM figure.
Compare your PC with the publisher's requirements belowWrong result? Tell us| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | Radeon HD5450 or better; 256 MB or higher | Not listed |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | 1.7+ GHz or better | Not listed |
| RAM | 16 GB | — | Not listed |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows XP/Vista/Windows 7/Windows 8 | Not listed |
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The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Don't Starve, component by component.
| Component | Minimum |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows XP/Vista/Windows 7/Windows 8 |
| Processor | 1.7+ GHz or better |
| Memory | 1+ gigs of RAM GB RAM |
| Graphics | Radeon HD5450 or better; 256 MB or higher |
| DirectX | 9.0c |
| Storage | 500 MB HD space |
The publisher lists no recommended specs.
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Minimum
OS *: Windows XP/Vista/Windows 7/Windows 8 Processor: 1.7+ GHz or better Memory: 1+ gigs of RAM GB RAM Graphics: Radeon HD5450 or better; 256 MB or higher DirectX®: 9.0c Hard Drive: 500 MB HD space Sound: 100% DirectX9.0c compatible sound card and drivers
Source: Steam
Don't Starve — FAQ
Can I run Don't Starve?+
Runs on almost any PC. Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics runs smoothly at 1080p. 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 Don't Starve?+
Don't Starve needs at least a 1.7+ GHz or better processor, a Radeon HD5450 or better; 256 MB or higher graphics card, 500 MB HD space of storage, running Windows XP/Vista/Windows 7/Windows 8.
Can Don't Starve run without a graphics card?+
Yes. Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics runs smoothly at 1080p, and AMD's Radeon 780M runs easily.
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