Minimum specs
30 FPS · 1080pOfficial- Graphics
- NVIDIAGTX 960AMDR9 280X
- CPU
- processor / Quad-
- RAM
- 8 GB
- VRAM
- 2 GB
The Isle System Requirements
- 25 GB
- Steam Deck: Playable
- No Mac version
- Out 12/1/2015
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 1070
- CPU
- processor / Quad-
- RAM
- 16 GB
- VRAM
- 4 GB
The Isle is a medium-demand game. If performance falls short, lower shadows and effects first, then texture quality if VRAM is under pressure.
How strong a graphics card do you need?
RTX 3060
- Minimum30 FPS · 1080pGTX 960Below an RTX 3060
- Recommended60 FPS · 1080pGTX 1070Below an RTX 3060
- 1440p 60 FPSRTX 5050About an RTX 3060
- 4K 60 FPSRTX 50601.3× an RTX 3060
- 1080p 120 FPSRTX 4060About an RTX 3060
- 1440p 120 FPSRTX 40701.6× 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 1070CPU
processor / Quad-
RAM
16 GB
VRAM
4 GB
Settings
High
High preset targets 60 FPS at 1080p; drop shadows or effects to Medium if it 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 | NVIDIAGTX 960AMDR9 280X | NVIDIAGTX 1070 | NVIDIARTX 5050AMDRX 6650 XTIntelArc B570 | NVIDIARTX 5060AMDRX 6750 XT | NVIDIARTX 4060AMDRX 7600IntelArc B570 | NVIDIARTX 4070AMDRX 7800 XT |
| CPU | processor / Quad- | processor / Quad- | AMDRyzen 5 9600XIntelCore Ultra 5 245K | AMDRyzen 5 9600XIntelCore Ultra 5 245K | AMDRyzen 7 9700XIntelCore Ultra 7 265K | AMDRyzen 7 9700XIntelCore Ultra 7 265K |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| VRAM | 2 GB | 4 GB | 8 GB | 8 GB | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Settings | Low | High | High | High | Medium | High |
Storage: 25 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 5050AMDRX 7600
For 60 FPS · 1440p
NVIDIARTX 5050AMDRX 7600
Laptops that run The Isle
- 30 FPS · 1080pNVIDIARTX 3050 LaptopAMDRX 6500MIntelArc 140Vor better
- 60 FPS · 1080pNVIDIARTX 4050 LaptopAMDRX 7600Sor better
- 60 FPS · 1440pNVIDIARTX 4060 LaptopAMDRX 7700Sor better
- 120 FPS · 1080pNVIDIARTX 4060 LaptopAMDRX 7700Sor better
The Isle on Steam Deck
Steam Deck
Valve: Playable
Valve tested it: playable, but controls may need changing or text is small.
Can you play The Isle on Mac?
No. On Steam, The Isle is Windows only.
FAQ
How many GB is The Isle?
The PC version needs about 25 GB of free space.
What are the minimum requirements for The Isle?
GTX 960 / R9 280X series card, processor / Quad-, 8 GB RAM. That is about 30 FPS at 1080p on low settings.
Can a GTX 1650 run The Isle?
Yes. The GTX 1650 reaches the minimum (30 FPS at 1080p), but not 60 FPS at 1080p.
Can a RTX 3060 run The Isle?
Yes. The RTX 3060 reaches 60 FPS at 1440p, but not 60 FPS at 4K.
Can a RTX 4060 run The Isle?
Yes. The RTX 4060 reaches 120 FPS at 1080p, but not 120 FPS at 1440p.
What laptop can run The Isle?
For the minimum you need a laptop with Arc 140V, RTX 3050 Laptop, RX 6500M or better. For 60 FPS at 1080p: RTX 4050 Laptop, RX 7600S.
Can you play The Isle on Steam Deck?
Valve rates it Playable: some controls or small text may need tweaking.
Is The Isle on Mac?
No. On Steam, The Isle is Windows only.
Buy The Isle
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS *: Windows 7 64-bit or later (64 Bit ONLY)