Can I run RimWorld?
Official RimWorld system requirements, player reports on RimWorld 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
- Processor
- Core 2 Duo
- Memory
- 4 GB RAM
- Graphics
- Intel HD Graphics 4000 or other shader model 4.0
- Storage
- 1 GB available space
What players say about performance
The game generally runs well on most PCs, with some performance issues on larger maps and with bigger colonies, but it is highly optimized overall.
Drawn from 13 reviews that mention performance.
Common problems
- Severe speed issues as the colony size increases in late game
- Lag on higher playspeeds and long load times for larger maps
- Performance drops when amassing large amounts of items and pawns
- Bugs and oddities affecting gameplay negatively at times
What runs it well
- Well optimized and can run smoothly on older hardware
- Performs well with smaller colonies and regular gameplay
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.