Can I Run Hyper Light Drifter?
Heart Machine · 2016
Explore a beautiful, vast and ruined world riddled with dangers and lost technologies.
Can You Run Hyper Light Drifter?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Hyper Light Drifter’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run Hyper Light Drifter — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | 512 mb video memory | 512 mb video memory |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | 1.2 ghz | 1.2 ghz |
| RAM | 16 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows 7 and above | Windows 7 and above |
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? →Hyper Light Drifter is a demanding action 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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Hyper Light Drifter System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Hyper Light Drifter, component by component.
| Component | Minimum |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows 7 and above |
| Processor | 1.2 ghz |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics | 512 mb video memory |
| DirectX | Version 10 |
| Storage | 2 GB available space |
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Minimum
OS *: Windows 7 and above Processor: 1.2 ghz Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: 512 mb video memory DirectX: Version 10 Storage: 2 GB available space
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
Hyper Light Drifter — FAQ
Can I run Hyper Light Drifter?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 79 FPS at 1080p in Hyper Light Drifter. 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 Hyper Light Drifter?+
Hyper Light Drifter needs at least a 1.2 ghz processor, a 512 mb video memory graphics card, 4GB of RAM, 2 GB available space of storage, running Windows 7 and above.
Can Hyper Light Drifter run without a graphics card?+
No — Hyper Light Drifter is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: 512 mb video memory).
How much RAM does Hyper Light Drifter need?+
Hyper Light Drifter officially requires a minimum of 4GB of RAM. 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.