LIMBO

LIMBO

By Luigi R. Updated: March 2026

To run LIMBO (2011) on PC you need at least a 2 GHz processor and a Integrated graphics from 2020 or later. Shader Model 3.0 required, with 4GB 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 LIMBO with our free Can I Run It tool, estimate your frame rate with the FPS Estimator, or see the best GPU for LIMBO.

System Requirements

Minimum
  • CPU: 2 GHz
  • GPU: Integrated graphics from 2020 or later. Shader Model 3.0 required
  • RAM: 4
  • Storage: 50
Recommended
  • CPU: Intel Core i5
  • GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060
  • RAM: 16
  • Storage: 50

Building a PC to play LIMBO at its best

Meeting the LIMBO minimum requirements (a Integrated graphics from 2020 or later. Shader Model 3.0 required) is enough to launch the game, but it won't give you high frame rates at 1440p or 4K. The recommended NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 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 LIMBO'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 16GB (ideally 32GB) of DDR5 RAM and a fast Gen5 NVMe SSD removes the stutter and long load times that can hold LIMBO 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 LIMBO with the free Can I Run It tool, or see the best GPU for LIMBO.

LIMBO — Frequently Asked Questions

What are the minimum requirements for LIMBO?
LIMBO needs at least a 2 GHz CPU and a Integrated graphics from 2020 or later. Shader Model 3.0 required graphics card, 4GB of RAM and 50GB of storage.

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

How much RAM does LIMBO need?
LIMBO requires 4GB of RAM as a minimum, with 16GB recommended.

What GPU do you need to run LIMBO?
The minimum graphics card for LIMBO is a Integrated graphics from 2020 or later. Shader Model 3.0 required, while a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 is recommended for higher settings. Check any GPU against this game with our Can I Run It tool.