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System Requirements
| Component | Minimum | Recommended | Your PC |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | NVIDIA RTX 20 series (GTX not supported) or AMD Radeon 6000+ | NVIDIA RTX 30 or 40 series | Detecting... |
| CPU | quad core | 8 core | Detecting... |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | Detecting... |
| Storage | 2 GB | 2 GB | — |
| DirectX | — | — | — |
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About
Gather resources, craft components, build vehicles, and code their logic in a physics-driven engineering sandbox and full scale space sim.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I run Archean on my PC?
To run Archean you need at least a Radeon 6000, plus 8 GB of RAM. For the best experience, the recommended specs are 16 GB of RAM. Use CanIRun.gg to check your PC instantly for free.
What are the minimum requirements for Archean?
Archean minimum requirements: GPU: NVIDIA RTX 20 series (GTX not supported) or AMD Radeon 6000+, CPU: quad core, RAM: 8 GB, Storage: 2 GB.
What are the recommended specs for Archean?
Archean recommended specs: GPU: NVIDIA RTX 30 or 40 series, CPU: 8 core, RAM: 16 GB, Storage: 2 GB.
How many GB is Archean?
Archean requires at least 2 GB of free storage for installation. Make sure you have some extra headroom for patches and save files.
Can a GTX 1650 run Archean?
No — a GTX 1650 falls below the minimum GPU requirement for Archean. You would need a stronger card (roughly Radeon 6000 or better) for a playable experience.
Is Archean CPU or GPU intensive?
Archean is primarily GPU intensive. The minimum GPU tier is high relative to the CPU requirement, so the graphics card is the main bottleneck — upgrading your GPU will deliver the biggest frame rate gains.
Can Steam Deck run Archean?
Unfortunately, Archean is currently marked as Unsupported on Steam Deck. Valve has tested it and determined it does not work properly on the device due to compatibility issues.
How many players can run Archean?
According to the Steam Hardware Survey for September 2026, 76% of Steam players have a graphics card that meets the minimum GPU for Archean and 30% meet the recommended one. We match every card in the survey against our GPU benchmark scores; the ones we identify add up to 82.6% of the survey, and the math runs on that part. It only measures the graphics card, not the CPU or RAM.
