PC requirements

Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak System Requirements

Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak needs at least Intel Core i3-2100 (3.1 GHz) / AMD A10 5800k (3.8 GHz), 3 GB RAM and GeForce GT 440 (1024 MB) / Radeon HD 4890 (1024 MB) graphics. For the recommended experience you want Intel Core i7-950 (3.0 GHz) / AMD FX-4300 (3.8 GHz), 8 GB RAM and GeForce GTX 770 (2048 MB) / Radeon HD 7770 (1024 MB) graphics.

Verified Sources: Steam store listing
Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak minimum and recommended PC specifications
Component Minimum Recommended
Operating system Windows 7/8/10 Windows 7/8/10 (64-bit)
Processor Intel Core i3-2100 (3.1 GHz) / AMD A10 5800k (3.8 GHz) Intel Core i7-950 (3.0 GHz) / AMD FX-4300 (3.8 GHz)
Memory 3 GB RAM 8 GB RAM
Graphics GeForce GT 440 (1024 MB) / Radeon HD 4890 (1024 MB) GeForce GTX 770 (2048 MB) / Radeon HD 7770 (1024 MB)
Storage 8 GB available space 12 GB available space
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Other platforms

Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak is also available on these systems, where hardware is fixed and no per-PC check is needed:

Quick answers

Running Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak on PC

Can my PC run Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak?
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 Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak need?
8 GB 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.