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Can I Run Factorio?

Casual, Indie, Simulation 14 Aug, 2020 13,015 playing now

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Detecting... min 8 GB · rec 16 GB

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Steam players who can run it · September 2026

According to the Steam Hardware Survey for September 2026, 97% of players have a GPU that runs Factorio at minimum and 96% at recommended.

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Based on the GPUs we identified, which add up to 82.6% of the survey. Only the graphics card counts: not the CPU or RAM.Source: Steam Hardware SurveyHow we calculate it

System Requirements

ComponentMinimumRecommendedYour PC
GPU DirectX 11 capable GPU with 1GB VRAM - GeForce GTX 750 Ti, Radeon R7 360 or Intel UHD Graphics 730 DirectX 11 capable GPU with 4 GB VRAM - GeForce GTX 1050 Ti, Radeon RX 570, Intel Arc Detecting...
CPU Quad core 3Ghz+ Quad core 4Ghz+ from 2020 or newer Detecting...
RAM 8 GB 16 GB Detecting...
Storage 5 GB 10 GB —
DirectX Version 11 Version 11 —

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About

Factorio is a game about building and creating automated factories to produce items of increasing complexity, within an infinite 2D world. Use your imagination to design your factory, combine simple elements into ingenious structures, and finally protect it from the creatures who don't really like you.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I run Factorio on my PC?

To run Factorio you need at least a GeForce GTX 750 Ti or a Radeon R7 360, plus 8 GB of RAM. For the best experience, the recommended specs are a GeForce GTX 1050 Ti or a Radeon RX 570, plus 16 GB of RAM. Use CanIRun.gg to check your PC instantly for free.

What are the minimum requirements for Factorio?

Factorio minimum requirements: GPU: DirectX 11 capable GPU with 1GB VRAM - GeForce GTX 750 Ti, Radeon R7 360 or Intel UHD Graphics 730, CPU: Quad core 3Ghz+, RAM: 8 GB, Storage: 5 GB, DirectX: Version 11.

What are the recommended specs for Factorio?

Factorio recommended specs: GPU: DirectX 11 capable GPU with 4 GB VRAM - GeForce GTX 1050 Ti, Radeon RX 570, Intel Arc, CPU: Quad core 4Ghz+ from 2020 or newer, RAM: 16 GB, Storage: 10 GB, DirectX: Version 11.

How many GB is Factorio?

Factorio requires at least 5 GB of free storage for installation, with 10 GB recommended to account for updates and DLC. Make sure you have some extra headroom for patches and save files.

Can a GTX 1650 run Factorio?

Yes — a GTX 1650 comfortably meets the minimum and even approaches the recommended GPU tier for Factorio. Expect solid 1080p performance at medium settings.

Is Factorio CPU or GPU intensive?

Factorio 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 Factorio?

Yes! Factorio is Deck Verified by Valve. It works perfectly on Steam Deck with full controller support, proper display, and great performance out of the box.

How many players can run Factorio?

According to the Steam Hardware Survey for September 2026, 97% of Steam players have a graphics card that meets the minimum GPU for Factorio and 96% 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.