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Can I Run Oxygen Not Included?

Klei Entertainment · 2019

Oxygen Not Included is a space-colony simulation game. Deep inside an alien space rock your industrious crew will need to master science, overcome strange new lifeforms, and harness incredible space tech to survive, and possibly, thrive.

Can You Run Oxygen Not Included?

Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Oxygen Not Included’s official minimum and recommended requirements.

Your PC

You can run Oxygen Not Included — and then some

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

ComponentYour PCMinimumRecommended
GPUGeForce RTX 4060Intel HD 4600 (AMD or NVIDIA equivalent)Dedicated graphic card with 2GB VRAM
CPUCore i5-13400Dual Core 2 GHzIntel Core i7-8700K or equivalent
RAM16 GB8 GB16 GB
OSWindows 11Windows 10 version 21H1 or laterWindows 11

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? →

Oxygen Not Included is a demanding indie game from 2019. On a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 it averages around 88 FPS at 1080p, while budget cards manage roughly 40 FPS and high-end hardware pushes about 168 FPS. Plan on a dedicated graphics card and check the recommended specs below before buying.

Budget GPU

GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT

~36–44 FPS

Low Performance

Mid-range GPU

RTX 4060 / RX 7600

~80–95 FPS

Playable

High-end GPU

RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX

~150–185 FPS

Excellent

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Oxygen Not Included System Requirements

The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Oxygen Not Included, component by component.

ComponentMinimumRecommended
OSWindows 10 version 21H1 or laterWindows 11
ProcessorDual Core 2 GHzIntel Core i7-8700K or equivalent
Memory8 GB RAM16 GB RAM
GraphicsIntel HD 4600 (AMD or NVIDIA equivalent)Dedicated graphic card with 2GB VRAM
DirectXVersion 11Version 11
Storage3 GB available space3 GB available space
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Minimum

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 version 21H1 or later Processor: Dual Core 2 GHz Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: Intel HD 4600 (AMD or NVIDIA equivalent) DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 3 GB available space

Recommended

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 11 Processor: Intel Core i7-8700K or equivalent Memory: 16 GB RAM Graphics: Dedicated graphic card with 2GB VRAM DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 3 GB available space

Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.

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Oxygen Not Included — FAQ

Can I run Oxygen Not Included?+

On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 88 FPS at 1080p in Oxygen Not Included. Budget GPUs get about 40 FPS and high-end GPUs around 168 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 Oxygen Not Included?+

Oxygen Not Included needs at least a Dual Core 2 GHz processor, a Intel HD 4600 (AMD or NVIDIA equivalent) graphics card, 8GB of RAM, 3 GB available space of storage, running Windows 10 version 21H1 or later.

Can Oxygen Not Included run without a graphics card?+

No — Oxygen Not Included is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: Intel HD 4600 (AMD or NVIDIA equivalent)).

How much RAM does Oxygen Not Included need?+

Oxygen Not Included officially requires a minimum of 8GB of RAM, with 16GB 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.