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Can I Run Slay the Spire?

Mega Crit · 2019

We fused card games and roguelikes together to make the best single player deckbuilder we could. Craft a unique deck, encounter bizarre creatures, discover relics of immense power, and Slay the Spire!

Can You Run Slay the Spire?

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

Your PC

You can run Slay the Spire — and then some

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

ComponentYour PCMinimumRecommended
GPUGeForce RTX 40601Gb Video Memory, capable of OpenGL 3.0+ support (2.1 with ARB extensions acceptable)1Gb Video Memory, capable of OpenGL 3.0+ support (2.1 with ARB extensions acceptable)
CPUCore i5-134002.0 Ghz2.0 Ghz
RAM16 GB2 GB2 GB
OSWindows 11Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8/8.1, 10Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8/8.1, 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? →

Slay the Spire is a moderately demanding indie game from 2019. 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.

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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Slay the Spire System Requirements

The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Slay the Spire, component by component.

ComponentMinimum
OSWindows XP, Vista, 7, 8/8.1, 10
Processor2.0 Ghz
Memory2 GB RAM
Graphics1Gb Video Memory, capable of OpenGL 3.0+ support (2.1 with ARB extensions acceptable)
Storage1 GB available space
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Minimum

OS *: Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8/8.1, 10 Processor: 2.0 Ghz Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: 1Gb Video Memory, capable of OpenGL 3.0+ support (2.1 with ARB extensions acceptable) Storage: 1 GB available space

Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.

Slay the Spire — FAQ

Can I run Slay the Spire?+

On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 100 FPS at 1080p in Slay the Spire. 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 Slay the Spire?+

Slay the Spire needs at least a 2.0 Ghz processor, a 1Gb Video Memory, capable of OpenGL 3.0+ support (2.1 with ARB extensions acceptable) graphics card, 2GB of RAM, 1 GB available space of storage, running Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8/8.1, 10.

Can Slay the Spire run without a graphics card?+

No — Slay the Spire is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: 1Gb Video Memory, capable of OpenGL 3.0+ support (2.1 with ARB extensions acceptable)).

How much RAM does Slay the Spire need?+

Slay the Spire 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.