PC requirements

Gradius Origins System Requirements

Gradius Origins needs at least Intel Core i5 6400, 8 GB RAM and Intel HD Graphics 530 nVidia Geforce GT730 graphics. For the recommended experience you want Intel Core i5 8400, 8 GB RAM and Intel Arc B580 nVidia Geforce GTX1050 AMD Radeon RX560 graphics.

Verified Sources: Steam store listing
Gradius Origins minimum and recommended PC specifications
Component Minimum Recommended
Operating system Windows10 64bit Windows11 64bit
Processor Intel Core i5 6400 Intel Core i5 8400
Memory 8 GB RAM 8 GB RAM
Graphics Intel HD Graphics 530 nVidia Geforce GT730 Intel Arc B580 nVidia Geforce GTX1050 AMD Radeon RX560
DirectX Version 11 Version 11
Storage 3500 MB available space 3500 MB available space
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Other platforms

Gradius Origins is also available on these systems, where hardware is fixed and no per-PC check is needed:

Quick answers

Running Gradius Origins on PC

Can my PC run Gradius Origins?
Compare your CPU, GPU and RAM against the minimum column below. If your parts match or beat every minimum row, the game will launch — though you may need to lower settings. Matching the recommended column is what gets you 60fps at 1080p.
How much storage does Gradius Origins need?
3500 MB available space
What is the difference between minimum and recommended specs?
Minimum means the game starts and is playable, usually at 30fps on low settings at 1080p. Recommended is the developer's target for a smooth 60fps experience at high settings.