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System Requirements
| Component | Minimum | Recommended | Your PC |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | nVidia GTX 560 (2GB)/AMD Radeon 7850 (2GB) | nVidia GTX 980 (4GB)/AMD R9 380 (4GB) | Detecting... |
| CPU | Intel i5-2300/AMD FX-4300 | Intel i7-4770/AMD FX-8350 | Detecting... |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB | Detecting... |
| Storage | 8 GB | 8 GB | — |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 | — |
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About
Planet Coaster® - the future of coaster park simulation games has arrived! Surprise, delight and thrill incredible crowds as you build your coaster park empire - let your imagination run wild, and share your success with the world.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I run Planet Coaster on my PC?
To run Planet Coaster you need at least a GeForce GTX 560 2GB or a Radeon 7850 2GB, plus 8 GB of RAM. For the best experience, the recommended specs are a GeForce GTX 980 4GB or a Radeon R9 380 4GB, plus 12 GB of RAM. Use CanIRun.gg to check your PC instantly for free.
What are the minimum requirements for Planet Coaster?
Planet Coaster minimum requirements: GPU: nVidia GTX 560 (2GB)/AMD Radeon 7850 (2GB), CPU: Intel i5-2300/AMD FX-4300, RAM: 8 GB, Storage: 8 GB, DirectX: Version 11.
What are the recommended specs for Planet Coaster?
Planet Coaster recommended specs: GPU: nVidia GTX 980 (4GB)/AMD R9 380 (4GB), CPU: Intel i7-4770/AMD FX-8350, RAM: 12 GB, Storage: 8 GB, DirectX: Version 11.
How many GB is Planet Coaster?
Planet Coaster requires at least 8 GB of free storage for installation. Make sure you have some extra headroom for patches and save files.
Can a GTX 1650 run Planet Coaster?
Yes, a GTX 1650 should run Planet Coaster at minimum settings. It meets the minimum GPU tier but falls below the recommended spec, so expect 1080p low-to-medium and occasional frame dips in demanding scenes.
Is Planet Coaster CPU or GPU intensive?
Planet Coaster 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 Planet Coaster?
Yes, Planet Coaster 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 Planet Coaster?
According to the Steam Hardware Survey for September 2026, 99% of Steam players have a graphics card that meets the minimum GPU for Planet Coaster and 90% 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.
