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System Requirements
| Component | Minimum | Recommended | Your PC |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | Nvidia GeForce GTX 260, 275, 280, 460 SE, 550 Ti | AMD Radeon HD 4870, 5770, 4890, 5830, 6770, 6790 or equivalent with OpenGL 2.1 | Nvidia GeForce GTX 560, 650 Ti, 750 | AMD Radeon HD 5850, 6870, 7790 (or equivalent) | Detecting... |
| CPU | Intel Core i3 (2nd Generation and above) | AMD FX 6xxx or equivalent | Intel Core i7-2600 @ 3.4 GHz | AMD FX-8320 Eight-Core @ 3.5 GHz or equivalent | Detecting... |
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB | Detecting... |
| Storage | 3 GB | 3 GB | — |
| DirectX | — | — | — |
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The ultimate space sandbox. Participate in epic fleet battles, form alliances, strive to dominate entire galaxies and harness the universe’s resources for your industrious empire or the destruction of others. Customise your experience, the universe is yours!
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I run StarMade on my PC?
To run StarMade you need at least a GeForce GTX 260 or a Radeon HD 4870, plus 4 GB of RAM. For the best experience, the recommended specs are a GeForce GTX 560 or a Radeon HD 5850, plus 8 GB of RAM. Use CanIRun.gg to check your PC instantly for free.
What are the minimum requirements for StarMade?
StarMade minimum requirements: GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX 260, 275, 280, 460 SE, 550 Ti | AMD Radeon HD 4870, 5770, 4890, 5830, 6770, 6790 or equivalent with OpenGL 2.1, CPU: Intel Core i3 (2nd Generation and above) | AMD FX 6xxx or equivalent, RAM: 4 GB, Storage: 3 GB.
What are the recommended specs for StarMade?
StarMade recommended specs: GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX 560, 650 Ti, 750 | AMD Radeon HD 5850, 6870, 7790 (or equivalent), CPU: Intel Core i7-2600 @ 3.4 GHz | AMD FX-8320 Eight-Core @ 3.5 GHz or equivalent, RAM: 8 GB, Storage: 3 GB.
How many GB is StarMade?
StarMade requires at least 3 GB of free storage for installation. Make sure you have some extra headroom for patches and save files.
Can a GTX 1650 run StarMade?
Yes — a GTX 1650 comfortably meets the minimum and even approaches the recommended GPU tier for StarMade. Expect solid 1080p performance at medium settings.
Is StarMade CPU or GPU intensive?
StarMade 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 StarMade?
StarMade has not been officially tested on Steam Deck by Valve yet. Its compatibility status is Unknown. You may still try it, but results can vary.
How many players can run StarMade?
According to the Steam Hardware Survey for September 2026, 99% of Steam players have a graphics card that meets the minimum GPU for StarMade 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.
