Can I Run Don't Starve?
Klei Entertainment · 2013
Don’t Starve is an uncompromising wilderness survival game full of science and magic. Enter a strange and unexplored world full of strange creatures, dangers, and surprises. Gather resources to craft items and structures that match your survival style.
Can You Run Don't Starve?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Don't Starve’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run Don't Starve — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | Radeon HD5450 or better; 256 MB or higher DirectX®: 9.0c | Radeon HD5450 or better; 256 MB or higher DirectX®: 9.0c |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | 1.7+ GHz or better | 1.7+ GHz or better |
| RAM | 16 GB | — | — |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows XP/Vista/Windows 7/Windows 8 | Windows XP/Vista/Windows 7/Windows 8 |
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? →Don't Starve is a moderately demanding adventure game from 2013. On a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 it averages around 100 FPS at 1080p, while budget cards manage roughly 45 FPS and high-end hardware pushes about 190 FPS. Most gaming PCs from the last several years should handle it comfortably.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
~40–50 FPS
Low Performance
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
~90–110 FPS
Great
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
~170–210 FPS
Excellent
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Don't Starve System Requirements
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 Sound: 100% DirectX9.0c compatible sound card and drivers |
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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
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
Don't Starve — FAQ
Can I run Don't Starve?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 100 FPS at 1080p in Don't Starve. Budget GPUs get about 45 FPS and high-end GPUs around 190 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 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 DirectX®: 9.0c graphics card, 500 MB HD space Sound: 100% DirectX9.0c compatible sound card and drivers of storage, running Windows XP/Vista/Windows 7/Windows 8.
Can Don't Starve run without a graphics card?+
No — Don't Starve is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: Radeon HD5450 or better; 256 MB or higher DirectX®: 9.0c).
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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.