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Can I Run SUNLESS SEA?

Failbetter Games · 2015

LOSE YOUR MIND. EAT YOUR CREW. DIE. Take the helm of your steamship and set sail for the unknown! Sunless Sea is a game of discovery, loneliness and frequent death, set in the award-winning Victorian Gothic universe of Fallen London.

Can You Run SUNLESS SEA?

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

Your PC

You can run SUNLESS SEA — and then some

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

ComponentYour PCMinimumRecommended
GPUGeForce RTX 40601280x768 minimum resolution, DirectX 9.0c compatible graphics card1280x768 minimum resolution, DirectX 9.0c compatible graphics card
CPUCore i5-134002Ghz or better2Ghz or better
RAM16 GB1 GB1 GB
OSWindows 11Windows XP or laterWindows XP or later

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? →

SUNLESS SEA is a demanding adventure game from 2015. On a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 it averages around 81 FPS at 1080p, while budget cards manage roughly 36 FPS and high-end hardware pushes about 154 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

~75–90 FPS

Playable

High-end GPU

RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX

~140–170 FPS

Excellent

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SUNLESS SEA System Requirements

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

ComponentMinimum
OSWindows XP or later
Processor2Ghz or better
Memory1 GB RAM
Graphics1280x768 minimum resolution, DirectX 9.0c compatible graphics card
DirectXVersion 9.0c
Storage700 MB available space
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Minimum

OS *: Windows XP or later Processor: 2Ghz or better Memory: 1 GB RAM Graphics: 1280x768 minimum resolution, DirectX 9.0c compatible graphics card DirectX: Version 9.0c Storage: 700 MB available space Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c compatible

Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.

SUNLESS SEA — FAQ

Can I run SUNLESS SEA?+

On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 81 FPS at 1080p in SUNLESS SEA. Budget GPUs get about 36 FPS and high-end GPUs around 154 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 SUNLESS SEA?+

SUNLESS SEA needs at least a 2Ghz or better processor, a 1280x768 minimum resolution, DirectX 9.0c compatible graphics card graphics card, 1GB of RAM, 700 MB available space of storage, running Windows XP or later.

Can SUNLESS SEA run without a graphics card?+

No — SUNLESS SEA is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: 1280x768 minimum resolution, DirectX 9.0c compatible graphics card).

How much RAM does SUNLESS SEA need?+

SUNLESS SEA officially requires a minimum of 1GB 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.