Can I run Planet Zoo?
Official Planet Zoo system requirements, player reports on Planet Zoo 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 7 (SP1+)/8.1/10 64bit
- Processor
- Intel i5-2500 / AMD FX-6350
- Memory
- 8 GB RAM
- Graphics
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770 (2GB) / AMD Radeon R9 270X (2GB)
- Storage
- 16 GB available space
- Notes
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system Minimum specifications may change during development
Recommended
- OS
- Windows 10 64bit
- Processor
- Intel i7-4770k / AMD Ryzen 5 1600
- Memory
- 16 GB RAM
- Graphics
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 (8GB) or AMD Radeon RX 580 (8GB)
- Storage
- 16 GB available space
- Notes
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
What players say about performance
The game's performance is inconsistent, with many players experiencing lag, FPS drops, and hitching, especially in large zoos or detailed scenarios, but some report it runs well on lower settings or with optimized hardware.
Drawn from 24 reviews that mention performance.
Common problems
- Lag and FPS drops in large zoos or detailed scenes
- Performance issues with increased zoo size and detail
- Hitches and stuttering during gameplay
- High system requirements leading to crashes or lag on some setups
What runs it well
- Game runs well on low settings for some players
- Good optimization for certain hardware configurations
- Can run decently on lower-end PCs with reduced settings
- Surprisingly smooth performance reported on Steam Deck
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.