Minimum specs
30 FPS · 1080pOfficial- Graphics
- AMDR9 270X
- CPU
- AMDFX-8350
- RAM
- 4 GB
- VRAM
- 4 GB
Risk of Rain 2 System Requirements
- 4 GB
- Steam Deck: Playable
- No Mac version
- Out 8/11/2020
Minimum and recommended from Steam; the 1440p, 4K and 120 FPS targets are VietRPG estimates. Updated 11/14/2026.
Recommended specs
60 FPS · 1080pOfficial- Graphics
- NVIDIAGTX 680AMDR9 280X
- CPU
- AMDRyzen 5 1600IntelCore i5-4690K
- RAM
- 4 GB
- VRAM
- 4 GB
Risk of Rain 2 is a light game; even modest hardware handles it well. If performance drops, lower shadows and effects first, then texture quality if VRAM is tight.
How strong a graphics card do you need?
RTX 3060
- Minimum30 FPS · 1080pR9 270XBelow an RTX 3060
- Recommended60 FPS · 1080pGTX 680Below an RTX 3060
- 1440p 60 FPSArc A380Below an RTX 3060
- 4K 60 FPSRTX 3050 6GBBelow an RTX 3060
- 1080p 120 FPSArc A380Below an RTX 3060
- 1440p 120 FPSRTX 3050Below an RTX 3060
The longer the bar, the stronger the card it needs. The dashed line is an RTX 3060, a popular mid-range card.
Choose your frame rate and resolution
60 FPS · 1080p
OfficialGraphics card
NVIDIAGTX 680AMDR9 280XCPU
AMDRyzen 5 1600IntelCore i5-4690K
RAM
4 GB
VRAM
4 GB
Settings
High
High preset targets 60 FPS at 1080p; lower shadows or effects if frame rate dips.
Full table (6 targets)
| Minimum30 FPS · 1080pOfficial | Recommended60 FPS · 1080pOfficial | 1440p 60 FPS60 FPS · 1440pEstimate | 4K 60 FPS60 FPS · 4KEstimate | 1080p 120 FPS120 FPS · 1080pEstimate | 1440p 120 FPS120 FPS · 1440pEstimate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graphics | AMDR9 270X | NVIDIAGTX 680AMDR9 280X | NVIDIARTX 3050 6GBAMDRX 6500 XTIntelArc A380 | NVIDIARTX 3050 6GBAMDRX 6500 XTIntelArc A580 | NVIDIARTX 3050 6GBAMDRX 6500 XTIntelArc A380 | NVIDIARTX 3050AMDRX 5600 XTIntelArc A580 |
| CPU | AMDFX-8350 | AMDRyzen 5 1600IntelCore i5-4690K | AMDRyzen 5 5600IntelCore i3-12100 | AMDRyzen 5 5600IntelCore i3-12100 | AMDRyzen 7 5700GIntelCore i5-10400 | AMDRyzen 7 5700GIntelCore i5-10400 |
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| VRAM | 4 GB | 4 GB | 6 GB | 6 GB | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Settings | Low | High | High | High | Medium | High |
Storage: 4 GB available space · DirectX: Version 11
Trailer and screenshots
Can popular cards run it?
| Card | 30 FPS1080p | 60 FPS1080p | 60 FPS1440p | 120 FPS1080p |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NVIDIAGTX 1650 | ✓ | ✓ | ≈ | ≈ |
| NVIDIAGTX 1660 Super | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| NVIDIARTX 3060 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| AMDRX 6600 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| NVIDIARTX 4060 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| NVIDIARTX 3050 Laptop | ✓ | ✓ | ≈ | ≈ |
| NVIDIARTX 4060 Laptop | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
✓ runs it≈ almost: lower a setting or two✗ falls short
Which card should you buy?
For 60 FPS · 1080p
NVIDIARTX 3050 6GBAMDRX 7600
For 60 FPS · 1440p
NVIDIARTX 3050 6GBAMDRX 7600
Laptops that run Risk of Rain 2
- 30 FPS · 1080pNVIDIARTX 3050 LaptopAMDRX 6500MIntelIntel Arc Graphics (Core Ultra)or better
- 60 FPS · 1080pNVIDIARTX 3050 LaptopAMDRX 6500Mor better
- 60 FPS · 1440pNVIDIARTX 3050 LaptopAMDRX 6500Mor better
- 120 FPS · 1080pNVIDIARTX 3050 LaptopAMDRX 6500Mor better
Risk of Rain 2 on Steam Deck
Steam Deck
Valve: Playable
Valve tested it: playable, but controls may need changing or text is small.
Risk of Rain 2 on consoles
PlayStation 5
Xbox Series X
Xbox Series S
Platforms from IGDB. We hold no measured resolution or frame rate for consoles, so we do not guess them.
Can you play Risk of Rain 2 on Mac?
No. On Steam, Risk of Rain 2 is Windows only.
FAQ
How many GB is Risk of Rain 2?
The PC version needs about 4 GB of free space.
What are the minimum requirements for Risk of Rain 2?
GTX 580 / HD 7870, FX-8350 / i3-6100, 4 GB RAM. That is about 30 FPS at 1080p on low settings.
Can a GTX 1650 run Risk of Rain 2?
Yes. The GTX 1650 reaches 120 FPS at 1080p, but not 120 FPS at 1440p.
Can a RTX 3060 run Risk of Rain 2?
Yes. The RTX 3060 reaches 120 FPS at 1440p.
Can a RTX 4060 run Risk of Rain 2?
Yes. The RTX 4060 reaches 120 FPS at 1440p.
What laptop can run Risk of Rain 2?
For the minimum you need a laptop with Intel Arc Graphics (Core Ultra), RTX 3050 Laptop, RX 6500M or better. For 60 FPS at 1080p: RTX 3050 Laptop, RX 6500M.
Can you play Risk of Rain 2 on Steam Deck?
Valve rates it Playable: some controls or small text may need tweaking.
Is Risk of Rain 2 on Mac?
No. On Steam, Risk of Rain 2 is Windows only.
Buy Risk of Rain 2
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS *: Windows 7 or newer, 64-bit