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System Requirements
| Component | Minimum | Recommended | Your PC |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | Integrated Graphics | 512 MB DirectX 9.0c Compliant Video Card | Detecting... |
| CPU | Intel 2 GHz | — | Detecting... |
| RAM | 1 GB | 2 GB | Detecting... |
| Storage | 3 GB | — | — |
| DirectX | — | — | — |
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About
Xenonauts is a strategy game in which you control a multi-national military organisation defending a Cold War-era Earth from alien invasion, using small squads of persistent soldiers to eliminate the extraterrestrials and recover their technology in turn-based ground combat.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I run Xenonauts on my PC?
To run Xenonauts you need at least integrated graphics, plus 1 GB of RAM. For the best experience, the recommended specs are a DirectX 9 GPU, plus 2 GB of RAM. Use CanIRun.gg to check your PC instantly for free.
What are the minimum requirements for Xenonauts?
Xenonauts minimum requirements: GPU: Integrated Graphics, CPU: Intel 2 GHz, RAM: 1 GB, Storage: 3 GB.
What are the recommended specs for Xenonauts?
Xenonauts recommended specs: GPU: 512 MB DirectX 9.0c Compliant Video Card, CPU: Not specified, RAM: 2 GB, Storage: —.
How many GB is Xenonauts?
Xenonauts 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 Xenonauts?
Yes — a GTX 1650 comfortably meets the minimum and even approaches the recommended GPU tier for Xenonauts. Expect solid 1080p performance at medium settings.
Is Xenonauts CPU or GPU intensive?
Xenonauts 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 Xenonauts?
Unfortunately, Xenonauts is currently marked as Unsupported on Steam Deck. Valve has tested it and determined it does not work properly on the device due to compatibility issues.
How many players can run Xenonauts?
According to the Steam Hardware Survey for September 2026, 99% of Steam players have a graphics card that meets the minimum GPU for Xenonauts 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.
