Risen

Risen

By Luigi R. Updated: February 2026

To run Risen (2009) on PC you need at least a Intel Pentium 4 or AMD CPU 2 GHz or equivalent processor and a 256 MB DirectX™ 9.0c compatible graphics card (nVidia® GeForce® 7900/ATI Radeon™ X1800 or better), with 4GB of RAM and 5GB of free storage. For higher settings and frame rates, the recommended specs are a faster CPU and a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 with 16GB of RAM. Check your exact PC against Risen with our free Can I Run It tool, estimate your frame rate with the FPS Estimator, or see the best GPU for Risen.

System Requirements

Minimum
  • CPU: Intel Pentium 4 or AMD CPU 2 GHz or equivalent
  • GPU: 256 MB DirectX™ 9.0c compatible graphics card (nVidia® GeForce® 7900/ATI Radeon™ X1800 or better)
  • RAM: 4
  • Storage: 5
Recommended
  • CPU: N/A
  • GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060
  • RAM: 16
  • Storage: 50

Risen — Frequently Asked Questions

What are the minimum requirements for Risen?
Risen needs at least a Intel Pentium 4 or AMD CPU 2 GHz or equivalent CPU and a 256 MB DirectX™ 9.0c compatible graphics card (nVidia® GeForce® 7900/ATI Radeon™ X1800 or better) graphics card, 4GB of RAM and 5GB of storage.

What are the recommended specs for Risen?
For a smooth experience, Risen recommends a faster CPU and a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 with 16GB of RAM.

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

What GPU do you need to run Risen?
The minimum graphics card for Risen is a 256 MB DirectX™ 9.0c compatible graphics card (nVidia® GeForce® 7900/ATI Radeon™ X1800 or better), while a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 is recommended for higher settings. Check any GPU against this game with our Can I Run It tool.