Oxenfree

Oxenfree

By Luigi R. Updated: June 2026

To run Oxenfree (2016) on PC you need at least a Intel i3 2.0 GHz processor and a 1GB Shader Model 3.0 Compatible (DirectX 9.0c), with 2GB of RAM and 3GB of free storage. For higher settings and frame rates, the recommended specs are a Intel i5 2.5 GHz and a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 / Radeon HD 6750 (or higher) with 4GB of RAM. Check your exact PC against Oxenfree with our free Can I Run It tool, estimate your frame rate with the FPS Estimator, or see the best GPU for Oxenfree.

System Requirements

Minimum
  • CPU: Intel i3 2.0 GHz
  • GPU: 1GB Shader Model 3.0 Compatible (DirectX 9.0c)
  • RAM: 2
  • Storage: 3
Recommended
  • CPU: Intel i5 2.5 GHz
  • GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 / Radeon HD 6750 (or higher)
  • RAM: 4
  • Storage: 3
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Building a PC to play Oxenfree at its best

Meeting the Oxenfree minimum requirements (a 1GB Shader Model 3.0 Compatible (DirectX 9.0c)) is enough to launch the game, but it won't give you high frame rates at 1440p or 4K. The recommended NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 / Radeon HD 6750 (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 Oxenfree'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 4GB (ideally 32GB) of DDR5 RAM and a fast Gen5 NVMe SSD removes the stutter and long load times that can hold Oxenfree 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 Oxenfree with the free Can I Run It tool, or see the best GPU for Oxenfree.

Oxenfree — Frequently Asked Questions

What are the minimum requirements for Oxenfree?
Oxenfree needs at least a Intel i3 2.0 GHz CPU and a 1GB Shader Model 3.0 Compatible (DirectX 9.0c) graphics card, 2GB of RAM and 3GB of storage.

What are the recommended specs for Oxenfree?
For a smooth experience, Oxenfree recommends a Intel i5 2.5 GHz and a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 / Radeon HD 6750 (or higher) with 4GB of RAM.

How much RAM does Oxenfree need?
Oxenfree requires 2GB of RAM as a minimum, with 4GB recommended.

What GPU do you need to run Oxenfree?
The minimum graphics card for Oxenfree is a 1GB Shader Model 3.0 Compatible (DirectX 9.0c), while a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 / Radeon HD 6750 (or higher) is recommended for higher settings. Check any GPU against this game with our Can I Run It tool.