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Can I Run Moonlighter?

Digital Sun · 2018

Moonlighter is an Action RPG with rogue-lite elements that demonstrates two sides of the coin – revealing everyday routines of Will, an adventurous shopkeeper that secretly dreams of becoming a hero.

Can You Run Moonlighter?

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

Your PC

You can run Moonlighter — and then some

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

ComponentYour PCMinimumRecommended
GPUGeForce RTX 4060GeForce GTX 260, Radeon HD 5770, 1024 MB, Shader Model 3.0GeForce GTX 660
CPUCore i5-13400Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad 2.7 Ghz, AMD Phenom(TM)II X4 3 GhzIntel(R) Core(TM) i5
RAM16 GB4 GB8 GB
OSWindows 11Windows 7Windows 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? →

Moonlighter 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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Moonlighter System Requirements

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

ComponentMinimumRecommended
OSWindows 7Windows 10
ProcessorIntel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad 2.7 Ghz, AMD Phenom(TM)II X4 3 GhzIntel(R) Core(TM) i5
Memory4 GB RAM8 GB RAM
GraphicsGeForce GTX 260, Radeon HD 5770, 1024 MB, Shader Model 3.0GeForce GTX 660
Storage4 GB available space4 GB available space
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Minimum

OS *: Windows 7 Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad 2.7 Ghz, AMD Phenom(TM)II X4 3 Ghz Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: GeForce GTX 260, Radeon HD 5770, 1024 MB, Shader Model 3.0 Storage: 4 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX compatible

Recommended

OS: Windows 10 Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5 Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: GeForce GTX 660 Storage: 4 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX compatible

Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.

Moonlighter — FAQ

Can I run Moonlighter?+

On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 82 FPS at 1080p in Moonlighter. 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 Moonlighter?+

Moonlighter needs at least a Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad 2.7 Ghz, AMD Phenom(TM)II X4 3 Ghz processor, a GeForce GTX 260, Radeon HD 5770, 1024 MB, Shader Model 3.0 graphics card, 4GB of RAM, 4 GB available space of storage, running Windows 7.

Can Moonlighter run without a graphics card?+

No — Moonlighter is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: GeForce GTX 260, Radeon HD 5770, 1024 MB, Shader Model 3.0).

How much RAM does Moonlighter need?+

Moonlighter officially requires a minimum of 4GB of RAM, with 8GB 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.