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Can I Run Terraria?

Dig, fight, explore, build! Nothing is impossible in this action-packed adventure game.

Developer Re-LogicRelease 2011Genre Action, Adventure, Indie
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System requirements

Minimum requirements

CPU2.0 Ghz
GPU128mb Video Memory, capable of Shader Model 2.0+
RAM3 GB
Storage1 GB
OSWindows Xp, Vista, 7, 8/8.1, 10
DirectX9

Recommended requirements

CPUDual Core 3.0 Ghz
GPU256mb Video Memory, capable of Shader Model 2.0+
RAM4 GB
Storage1 GB
OSWindows 7, 8/8.1, 10
DirectX9

Verified from Steam · 20 Jul 2026 source

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Can you run Terraria?

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

Terraria targets a mainstream modern PC: 128mb Video Memory, capable of Shader Model 2.0+ and 3 GB of RAM for the minimum, stepping up to 256mb Video Memory, capable of Shader Model 2.0+ for the recommended experience. No single part dominates the requirements, so a balanced mid-range build clears it.

Bottleneck: CPU

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Frequently asked questions

Can my PC run Terraria?

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What are the minimum system requirements for Terraria?

The minimum requirements are CPU: 2.0 Ghz; GPU: 128mb Video Memory, capable of Shader Model 2.0+; 3 GB RAM; OS: Windows Xp, Vista, 7, 8/8.1, 10.

How much storage does Terraria need?

Terraria needs about 1 GB of available storage.

What is the bottleneck for Terraria?

On a typical modern PC (Ryzen 5 5600, RTX 3060, 16 GB RAM), the tightest component for Terraria is the CPU.