Can I Run Banished?
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System Requirements
| Component | Minimum | Recommended | Your PC |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | 512 MB DirectX 9.0c compatible card (shader model 2) | 512 MB DirectX 10 compatible card | Detecting... |
| CPU | 2 GHz Intel Dual Core processor | Intel Core i5 processor (or greater) | Detecting... |
| RAM | 512 MB | 512 MB | Detecting... |
| Storage | 250 MB | 250 MB | — |
| DirectX | Version 9.0c | Version 11 | — |
More on Banished
About
In this city-building strategy game, you control a group of exiled travelers who decide to restart their lives in a new land. They have only the clothes on their backs and a cart filled with supplies from their homeland. The townspeople of Banished are your primary resource.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I run Banished on my PC?
To run Banished you need at least a DirectX 9 GPU, plus 512 MB of RAM. For the best experience, the recommended specs are a DirectX 10 GPU, plus 512 MB of RAM. Use CanIRun.gg to check your PC instantly for free.
What are the minimum requirements for Banished?
Banished minimum requirements: GPU: 512 MB DirectX 9.0c compatible card (shader model 2), CPU: 2 GHz Intel Dual Core processor, RAM: 512 MB, Storage: 250 MB, DirectX: Version 9.0c.
What are the recommended specs for Banished?
Banished recommended specs: GPU: 512 MB DirectX 10 compatible card, CPU: Intel Core i5 processor (or greater), RAM: 512 MB, Storage: 250 MB, DirectX: Version 11.
How many GB is Banished?
Banished requires at least 250 MB of free storage for installation. Make sure you have some extra headroom for patches and save files.
Can a GTX 1650 run Banished?
Yes — a GTX 1650 comfortably meets the minimum and even approaches the recommended GPU tier for Banished. Expect solid 1080p performance at medium settings.
Is Banished CPU or GPU intensive?
Banished is relatively CPU intensive compared to its GPU needs. Single-thread CPU performance and clock speed matter more than raw GPU power — make sure your processor meets the recommended spec.
Can Steam Deck run Banished?
Yes, Banished is marked as Playable on Steam Deck. It runs on the device but may require some manual adjustments, such as configuring the on-screen keyboard or tweaking graphics settings.
How many players can run Banished?
According to the Steam Hardware Survey for September 2026, 99% of Steam players have a graphics card that meets the minimum GPU for Banished and 99% 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.
