Descenders
To run Descenders (2019) on PC you need at least a Intel Core i5 processor and a Nvidia Geforce GTX 550/equivalent or higher*, with 4GB of RAM and 17GB of free storage. For higher settings and frame rates, the recommended specs are a High-range Intel Core i5 and a Nvidia Geforce GTX 760/equivalent or higher with 8GB of RAM. Check your exact PC against Descenders with our free Can I Run It tool, estimate your frame rate with the FPS Estimator, or see the best GPU for Descenders.
System Requirements
Minimum
- CPU: Intel Core i5
- GPU: Nvidia Geforce GTX 550/equivalent or higher*
- RAM: 4
- Storage: 17
Recommended
- CPU: High-range Intel Core i5
- GPU: Nvidia Geforce GTX 760/equivalent or higher
- RAM: 8
- Storage: 17
Building a PC to play Descenders at its best
Meeting the Descenders minimum requirements (a Nvidia Geforce GTX 550/equivalent or higher*) is enough to launch the game, but it won't give you high frame rates at 1440p or 4K. The recommended Nvidia Geforce GTX 760/equivalent or higher is a solid target, and stepping up to a GeForce RTX 5070 Ti, RTX 5080 or Radeon RX 9070 XT gives you the headroom for ultra settings, ray tracing and high-refresh play. On mid-range cards, DLSS 4 and FSR frame generation can lift Descenders's frame rate substantially, while a flagship RTX 5090 drives 4K at maximum settings.
The processor matters just as much: pairing your graphics card with a Ryzen 7 9800X3D or an Intel Core Ultra, at least 8GB (ideally 32GB) of DDR5 RAM and a fast Gen5 NVMe SSD removes the stutter and long load times that can hold Descenders back. For modern textures at 4K, aim for a GPU with 12–16GB of VRAM so you never run short.
The same premium components also decide whether your rig is VR ready: if you game in virtual reality on a Meta Quest 3, Valve Index or PlayStation VR2, a strong GPU and CPU are what hold a steady 90 FPS. Check your exact setup against Descenders with the free Can I Run It tool, or see the best GPU for Descenders.
Descenders — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the minimum requirements for Descenders?
Descenders needs at least a Intel Core i5 CPU and a Nvidia Geforce GTX 550/equivalent or higher* graphics card, 4GB of RAM and 17GB of storage.
What are the recommended specs for Descenders?
For a smooth experience, Descenders recommends a High-range Intel Core i5 and a Nvidia Geforce GTX 760/equivalent or higher with 8GB of RAM.
How much RAM does Descenders need?
Descenders requires 4GB of RAM as a minimum, with 8GB recommended.
What GPU do you need to run Descenders?
The minimum graphics card for Descenders is a Nvidia Geforce GTX 550/equivalent or higher*, while a Nvidia Geforce GTX 760/equivalent or higher is recommended for higher settings. Check any GPU against this game with our Can I Run It tool.
