FTL: Faster Than Light

FTL: Faster Than Light

By Luigi R. Updated: February 2026

To run FTL: Faster Than Light (2012) on PC you need at least a 2 GHz processor and a 1280x720 minimum resolution, OpenGL 2.0 Support, and recommended dedicated graphics card with 128 MB of RAM, with 1GB of RAM and 50GB of free storage. For higher settings and frame rates, the recommended specs are a Intel Core i5 and a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 with 16GB of RAM. Check your exact PC against FTL: Faster Than Light with our free Can I Run It tool, estimate your frame rate with the FPS Estimator, or see the best GPU for FTL: Faster Than Light.

System Requirements

Minimum
  • CPU: 2 GHz
  • GPU: 1280x720 minimum resolution, OpenGL 2.0 Support, and recommended dedicated graphics card with 128 MB of RAM
  • RAM: 1
  • Storage: 50
Recommended
  • CPU: Intel Core i5
  • GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060
  • RAM: 16
  • Storage: 50

FTL: Faster Than Light — Frequently Asked Questions

What are the minimum requirements for FTL: Faster Than Light?
FTL: Faster Than Light needs at least a 2 GHz CPU and a 1280x720 minimum resolution, OpenGL 2.0 Support, and recommended dedicated graphics card with 128 MB of RAM graphics card, 1GB of RAM and 50GB of storage.

What are the recommended specs for FTL: Faster Than Light?
For a smooth experience, FTL: Faster Than Light recommends a Intel Core i5 and a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 with 16GB of RAM.

How much RAM does FTL: Faster Than Light need?
FTL: Faster Than Light requires 1GB of RAM as a minimum, with 16GB recommended.

What GPU do you need to run FTL: Faster Than Light?
The minimum graphics card for FTL: Faster Than Light is a 1280x720 minimum resolution, OpenGL 2.0 Support, and recommended dedicated graphics card with 128 MB of RAM, while a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 is recommended for higher settings. Check any GPU against this game with our Can I Run It tool.