Can I Run Moonbase Alpha?
Virtual Heroes · 2010
NASA has once again landed on the lunar surface with the goal of colonization, research, and further exploration. Shortly after the return to the Moon, NASA has established a small outpost on the south pole of the moon called Moonbase Alpha.
Can You Run Moonbase Alpha?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Moonbase Alpha’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run Moonbase Alpha — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | NVIDIA 7000-series or ATI Radeon X1900 Video Card DirectX®: DirectX 9.0c | NVIDIA 9000+ or ATI Radeon 3600+ Video Card DirectX®: DirectX 9.0c |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | 2.0+ GHZ Single Core Processor | 2.4+ GHz Dual Core Processor |
| RAM | 16 GB | 2 GB | — |
| OS | Windows 11 | Win XP SP3 | Win XP SP3 / Vista / Windows 7 |
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? →Moonbase Alpha is a moderately demanding adventure game from 2010. 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. It's also free to play, so testing it on your hardware costs nothing.
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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Moonbase Alpha System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Moonbase Alpha, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Win XP SP3 | Win XP SP3 / Vista / Windows 7 |
| Processor | 2.0+ GHZ Single Core Processor | 2.4+ GHz Dual Core Processor |
| Memory | 2 GB of System RAM | 4+ GB of System RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA 7000-series or ATI Radeon X1900 Video Card DirectX®: DirectX 9.0c | NVIDIA 9000+ or ATI Radeon 3600+ Video Card DirectX®: DirectX 9.0c |
| Storage | 2 GB of Free Hard Drive Space Sound: DirectX 9.0c compliant audio | 5 GB of Free Hard Drive Space |
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Minimum
Minimum OS *: Win XP SP3 Processor: 2.0+ GHZ Single Core Processor Memory: 2 GB of System RAM Graphics: NVIDIA 7000-series or ATI Radeon X1900 Video Card DirectX®: DirectX 9.0c Hard Drive: 2 GB of Free Hard Drive Space Sound: DirectX 9.0c compliant audio
Recommended
Recommended OS *: Win XP SP3 / Vista / Windows 7 Processor: 2.4+ GHz Dual Core Processor Memory: 4+ GB of System RAM Graphics: NVIDIA 9000+ or ATI Radeon 3600+ Video Card DirectX®: DirectX 9.0c Hard Drive: 5 GB of Free Hard Drive Space
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
Moonbase Alpha — FAQ
Can I run Moonbase Alpha?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 100 FPS at 1080p in Moonbase Alpha. 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 Moonbase Alpha?+
Moonbase Alpha needs at least a 2.0+ GHZ Single Core Processor processor, a NVIDIA 7000-series or ATI Radeon X1900 Video Card DirectX®: DirectX 9.0c graphics card, 2GB of RAM, 2 GB of Free Hard Drive Space Sound: DirectX 9.0c compliant audio of storage, running Win XP SP3.
Can Moonbase Alpha run without a graphics card?+
No — Moonbase Alpha is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: NVIDIA 7000-series or ATI Radeon X1900 Video Card DirectX®: DirectX 9.0c).
How much RAM does Moonbase Alpha need?+
Moonbase Alpha officially requires a minimum of 2GB 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.