Can I Run Salt and Sanctuary?
Ska Studios · 2016
Explore a haunting, punishing island in this stylized 2D action RPG. Salt and Sanctuary combines fast and brutal 2D combat with richly developed RPG mechanics in a cursed realm of forgotten cities, blood-soaked dungeons, and desecrated monuments.
Can You Run Salt and Sanctuary?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Salt and Sanctuary’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run Salt and Sanctuary — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | DirectX 10 compatible video card with shader model 3.0 support | NVIDIA® 9600GT or ATI Radeon™ HD 5000+ or better |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Intel Core 2 Duo 2.8 GHz or equivalent | Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD Athlon 64 X2 5600+ |
| RAM | 16 GB | 1 GB | 2 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows Vista | Windows 8 |
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? →Salt and Sanctuary 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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Salt and Sanctuary System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Salt and Sanctuary, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows Vista | Windows 8 |
| Processor | Intel Core 2 Duo 2.8 GHz or equivalent | Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD Athlon 64 X2 5600+ |
| Memory | 1 GB RAM | 2 GB RAM |
| Graphics | DirectX 10 compatible video card with shader model 3.0 support | NVIDIA® 9600GT or ATI Radeon™ HD 5000+ or better |
| DirectX | Version 10 | Version 10 |
| Storage | 2 GB available space | 2 GB available space |
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Minimum
OS *: Windows Vista Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo 2.8 GHz or equivalent Memory: 1 GB RAM Graphics: DirectX 10 compatible video card with shader model 3.0 support DirectX: Version 10 Storage: 2 GB available space Sound Card: 100% DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card and drivers Additional Notes: Xbox360 Gamepad recommended
Recommended
OS *: Windows 8 Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD Athlon 64 X2 5600+ Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA® 9600GT or ATI Radeon™ HD 5000+ or better DirectX: Version 10 Storage: 2 GB available space Sound Card: 100% DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card and drivers Additional Notes: Xbox360 Gamepad recommended
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
Salt and Sanctuary — FAQ
Can I run Salt and Sanctuary?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 79 FPS at 1080p in Salt and Sanctuary. 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 Salt and Sanctuary?+
Salt and Sanctuary needs at least a Intel Core 2 Duo 2.8 GHz or equivalent processor, a DirectX 10 compatible video card with shader model 3.0 support graphics card, 1GB of RAM, 2 GB available space of storage, running Windows Vista.
Can Salt and Sanctuary run without a graphics card?+
No — Salt and Sanctuary is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: DirectX 10 compatible video card with shader model 3.0 support).
How much RAM does Salt and Sanctuary need?+
Salt and Sanctuary officially requires a minimum of 1GB of RAM, with 2GB 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.