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Can I Run DUSK?

David Szymanski · 2018

Battle through an onslaught of mystical backwater cultists, possessed militants & even darker forces as you attempt to discover just what lurks beneath the Earth in this retro FPS inspired by the '90s legends.

Can You Run DUSK?

Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against DUSK’s official minimum and recommended requirements.

Your PC

You can run DUSK — and then some

Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.

ComponentYour PCMinimumRecommended
GPUGeForce RTX 4060GeForce 9800GT Or EquivalentGeforce GTX 460 Or Equivalent
CPUCore i5-134002.4GHZ Dual Core Processor Or Higher2.4 GHZ Quad Core Processor Or Higher
RAM16 GB2 GB4 GB
OSWindows 11Windows 7 Or LaterWindows 10

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? →

DUSK is a demanding action game from 2018. On a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 it averages around 82 FPS at 1080p, while budget cards manage roughly 37 FPS and high-end hardware pushes about 156 FPS. Plan on a dedicated graphics card and check the recommended specs below before buying.

Budget GPU

GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT

~34–40 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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DUSK System Requirements

The official minimum and recommended PC specs for DUSK, component by component.

ComponentMinimumRecommended
OSWindows 7 Or LaterWindows 10
Processor2.4GHZ Dual Core Processor Or Higher2.4 GHZ Quad Core Processor Or Higher
Memory2 GB RAM4 GB RAM
GraphicsGeForce 9800GT Or EquivalentGeforce GTX 460 Or Equivalent
DirectXVersion 9.0Version 9.0
Storage2 GB available space2 GB available space
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Minimum

OS *: Windows 7 Or Later Processor: 2.4GHZ Dual Core Processor Or Higher Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: GeForce 9800GT Or Equivalent DirectX: Version 9.0 Storage: 2 GB available space Additional Notes: 64-bit Recommended, 32-bit Supported

Recommended

OS: Windows 10 Processor: 2.4 GHZ Quad Core Processor Or Higher Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: Geforce GTX 460 Or Equivalent DirectX: Version 9.0 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 2 GB available space Additional Notes: Don't go in the ruins.

Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.

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DUSK — FAQ

Can I run DUSK?+

On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 82 FPS at 1080p in DUSK. Budget GPUs get about 37 FPS and high-end GPUs around 156 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 DUSK?+

DUSK needs at least a 2.4GHZ Dual Core Processor Or Higher processor, a GeForce 9800GT Or Equivalent graphics card, 2GB of RAM, 2 GB available space of storage, running Windows 7 Or Later.

Can DUSK run without a graphics card?+

No — DUSK is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: GeForce 9800GT Or Equivalent).

How much RAM does DUSK need?+

DUSK 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.