Can I Run FTL: Faster Than Light?
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System Requirements
| Component | Minimum | Recommended | Your PC |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | 1280x720 minimum resolution, OpenGL 2.0 Support, and recommended dedicated graphics card with 128 MB of RAM | — | Detecting... |
| CPU | 2 GHz | — | Detecting... |
| RAM | 1 GB | — | Detecting... |
| Storage | 175 MB | — | — |
| DirectX | — | — | — |
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About
This "spaceship simulation roguelike-like" allows you to take your ship and crew on an adventure through a randomly generated galaxy filled with glory and bitter defeat.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I run FTL: Faster Than Light on my PC?
To run FTL: Faster Than Light you need at least an OpenGL 2.0 GPU, plus 1 GB of RAM. Use CanIRun.gg to check your PC instantly for free.
What are the minimum requirements for FTL: Faster Than Light?
FTL: Faster Than Light minimum requirements: GPU: 1280x720 minimum resolution, OpenGL 2.0 Support, and recommended dedicated graphics card with 128 MB of RAM, CPU: 2 GHz, RAM: 1 GB, Storage: 175 MB.
What are the recommended specs for FTL: Faster Than Light?
FTL: Faster Than Light recommended specs: GPU: Not specified, CPU: Not specified, RAM: —, Storage: —.
How many GB is FTL: Faster Than Light?
FTL: Faster Than Light requires at least 175 MB of free storage for installation. Make sure you have some extra headroom for patches and save files.
Can a GTX 1650 run FTL: Faster Than Light?
Yes — a GTX 1650 comfortably meets the minimum and even approaches the recommended GPU tier for FTL: Faster Than Light. Expect solid 1080p performance at medium settings.
Is FTL: Faster Than Light CPU or GPU intensive?
FTL: Faster Than Light 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 FTL: Faster Than Light?
Yes, FTL: Faster Than Light 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 FTL: Faster Than Light?
According to the Steam Hardware Survey for September 2026, 99% of Steam players have a graphics card that meets the minimum GPU for FTL: Faster Than Light. 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.
