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Can I Run Don't Starve?

Don’t Starve is an uncompromising wilderness survival game full of science and magic.You play as Wilson, an intrepid Gentleman Scientist who has been trapped by a demon and transported to a mysterious...

Developer Klei EntertainmentRelease 2013Genre Adventure, Indie, Simulation
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System requirements

Minimum requirements

CPU1.7+ GHz or better
GPURadeon HD5450 or better; 256 MB or higher
Storage0.49 GB HDD

Recommended requirements

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Can you run Don't Starve?

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Can run iton a typical modern PC (Ryzen 5 5600, RTX 3060, 16 GB RAM), storage is the tightest fit.

Don't Starve targets a mainstream modern PC: Radeon HD5450 or better; 256 MB or higher for the minimum. No single part dominates the requirements, so a balanced mid-range build clears it.

Bottleneck: Storage

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Frequently asked questions

Can my PC run Don't Starve?

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What are the minimum system requirements for Don't Starve?

The minimum requirements are CPU: 1.7+ GHz or better; GPU: Radeon HD5450 or better; 256 MB or higher.

How much storage does Don't Starve need?

Don't Starve needs about 0.49 GB of HDD storage.

What is the bottleneck for Don't Starve?

On a typical modern PC (Ryzen 5 5600, RTX 3060, 16 GB RAM), the tightest component for Don't Starve is the Storage.