RimWorld

RimWorld

By Luigi R. Updated: February 2026

To run RimWorld (2018) on PC you need at least a Core 2 Duo processor and a Intel HD Graphics 4000 or other shader model 4.0, with 4GB of RAM and 1GB 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 RimWorld with our free Can I Run It tool, estimate your frame rate with the FPS Estimator, or see the best GPU for RimWorld.

System Requirements

Minimum
  • CPU: Core 2 Duo
  • GPU: Intel HD Graphics 4000 or other shader model 4.0
  • RAM: 4
  • Storage: 1
Recommended
  • CPU: Intel Core i5
  • GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060
  • RAM: 16
  • Storage: 50

RimWorld — Frequently Asked Questions

What are the minimum requirements for RimWorld?
RimWorld needs at least a Core 2 Duo CPU and a Intel HD Graphics 4000 or other shader model 4.0 graphics card, 4GB of RAM and 1GB of storage.

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

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

What GPU do you need to run RimWorld?
The minimum graphics card for RimWorld is a Intel HD Graphics 4000 or other shader model 4.0, while a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 is recommended for higher settings. Check any GPU against this game with our Can I Run It tool.