Banished

Banished

By Luigi R. Updated: February 2026

To run Banished (2014) on PC you need at least a 2 GHz Intel Dual Core processor processor and a 512 MB DirectX 9.0c compatible card (shader model 2), with 1GB of RAM and 50GB of free storage. For higher settings and frame rates, the recommended specs are a Intel Core i5 processor (or greater) and a 512 MB DirectX 10 compatible card with 1GB of RAM. Check your exact PC against Banished with our free Can I Run It tool, estimate your frame rate with the FPS Estimator, or see the best GPU for Banished.

System Requirements

Minimum
  • CPU: 2 GHz Intel Dual Core processor
  • GPU: 512 MB DirectX 9.0c compatible card (shader model 2)
  • RAM: 1
  • Storage: 50
Recommended
  • CPU: Intel Core i5 processor (or greater)
  • GPU: 512 MB DirectX 10 compatible card
  • RAM: 1
  • Storage: 50

Banished — Frequently Asked Questions

What are the minimum requirements for Banished?
Banished needs at least a 2 GHz Intel Dual Core processor CPU and a 512 MB DirectX 9.0c compatible card (shader model 2) graphics card, 1GB of RAM and 50GB of storage.

What are the recommended specs for Banished?
For a smooth experience, Banished recommends a Intel Core i5 processor (or greater) and a 512 MB DirectX 10 compatible card with 1GB of RAM.

How much RAM does Banished need?
Banished requires 1GB of RAM as a minimum, with 1GB recommended.

What GPU do you need to run Banished?
The minimum graphics card for Banished is a 512 MB DirectX 9.0c compatible card (shader model 2), while a 512 MB DirectX 10 compatible card is recommended for higher settings. Check any GPU against this game with our Can I Run It tool.