PC requirements
Starsand Island System Requirements
Starsand Island needs at least Intel i3-2120 / AMD A10-8750 or similar, 8 GB RAM and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 / AMD Radeon R9 M375X or similar graphics. For the recommended experience you want Intel i7-8700K / AMD Ryzen 7 4700G or similar, 16 GB RAM and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 / AMD Radeon RX 5700 or similar graphics.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 10 or later | Windows 10 or later |
| Processor | Intel i3-2120 / AMD A10-8750 or similar | Intel i7-8700K / AMD Ryzen 7 4700G or similar |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 / AMD Radeon R9 M375X or similar | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 / AMD Radeon RX 5700 or similar |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage | 20 GB available space | 20 GB available space |
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Quick answers
Running Starsand Island on PC
Can my PC run Starsand Island?
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 Starsand Island need?
20 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.