Can I run Outer Wilds?
Official Outer Wilds system requirements, player reports on Outer Wilds performance, and a check against your GPU and CPU.
Official system requirements
Published on the Steam store page by the developer. This is that text, not a benchmark.
Minimum
- OS
- Windows 10
- Processor
- Intel Core i5-2300 | AMD FX-4350
- Memory
- 6 GB RAM
- Graphics
- Nvidia GeForce GTX 660, 2 GB | AMD Radeon HD 7870, 2 GB
- Storage
- 8 GB available space
- Notes
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system Gamepad or Controller Recommended (Xbox and PS4 Natively Supported)
Recommended
- OS
- Windows 10
- Processor
- Intel Core i5-8400 | AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
- Memory
- 8 GB RAM
- Graphics
- Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 | AMD Radeon RX 580
- Storage
- 8 GB available space
- Notes
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system Gamepad or Controller Recommended (Xbox and PS4 Natively Supported)
What players say about performance
The game generally runs well on high-end PCs with stable performance, but some users experience occasional stutters, drops in frame rate, and performance issues in certain areas. Performance on the Steam Deck is not mentioned.
Drawn from 12 reviews that mention performance.
Common problems
- Occasional stutters and lag
- Frame rate drops in certain areas
- Performance issues during intense scenes or specific planets
- Crashes reported by some users
What runs it well
- High-end PCs with powerful GPUs and CPUs
- Settings on high or ultra with stable FPS
- Well-optimized for modern hardware
- No major bugs or crashes on some setups
Check your PC
Pick a GPU and a CPU. The result compares their class with the parts named in the official requirements. It is not an FPS estimate.