What are the system requirements for Darkstar One?

Minimum: graphics DirectX 9 compatible 128 MB graphics card with support for pixel/vertex shader 1, processor 1.6 GHz Intel or AMD processor, RAM 512 MB RAM. Recommended graphics card: DirectX 9 compatible 256 MB graphics card with support for pixel/vertex shader 3.

Can I run Darkstar One?

Darkstar One needs at least DirectX 9 compatible 128 MB graphics card with support for pixel/vertex shader 1, and DirectX 9 compatible 256 MB graphics card with support for pixel/vertex shader 3 is recommended. Below: estimated FPS for popular graphics cards and a free check for your own PC.

ReleaseFeb 13, 2008
Playing now3
Steam user reviews82 % positive
Steam DeckPlayable
ProtonDBsilver

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Darkstar One system requirements

	Minimum	Recommended
OS	–	–
Processor	1.6 GHz Intel or AMD processor	3.0 GHz Intel or AMD processor
Graphics	DirectX 9 compatible 128 MB graphics card with support for pixel/vertex shader 1.1 (GeForce 3 and above)	DirectX 9 compatible 256 MB graphics card with support for pixel/vertex shader 3.0 (GeForce 6/Radeon x1x00 and above)
Memory	512 MB RAM	1024 MB RAM
Storage	6 GB HD Space	7 GB HD Space

Estimated FPS in Darkstar One

High settings, no upscaling, with a fast processor (Ryzen 7 7800X3D). Estimates from the game's requirements, not benchmarks.

Not yet checked against benchmarks, a rough estimate that can be off by 25 % or more.

Graphics card	1080p	1440p	4K
GTX 1060 6GB	500+	500+	500+
GTX 1660 Super	500+	500+	500+
RTX 2060	500+	500+	500+
RTX 3060	500+	500+	500+
RTX 4060	500+	500+	500+
RTX 5060	500+	500+	500+
RX 9060 XT	500+	500+	500+
RTX 3070	500+	500+	500+
RTX 4070	500+	500+	500+
RTX 5070	500+	500+	500+
RX 7800 XT	500+	500+	500+
RX 9070 XT	500+	500+	500+
RTX 5070 Ti	500+	500+	500+
RTX 4080	500+	500+	500+
RTX 5080	500+	500+	500+
RTX 4090	500+	500+	500+
RTX 5090	500+	500+	500+

Steam Deck, Valve rating: Playable

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Which graphics card do I need for Darkstar One?

The cheapest current graphics card that reaches each goal, paired with a fast processor.

1080p High · 60 FPSIntel Arc B580 12 GB ~500 FPSView on Amazon ↗
1440p High · 60 FPSIntel Arc B580 12 GB ~500 FPSView on Amazon ↗
1440p High · 144 FPSIntel Arc B580 12 GB ~500 FPSView on Amazon ↗
4K High · 60 FPSIntel Arc B580 12 GB ~500 FPSView on Amazon ↗

Prices change often, check the current price in the store. Price check: 10/7/2026.

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Can I run Darkstar One?: Darkstar One needs at least DirectX 9 compatible 128 MB graphics card with support for pixel/vertex shader 1, and DirectX 9 compatible 256 MB graphics card with support for pixel/vertex shader 3 is recommended. Enter your graphics card and processor above to see your estimated FPS, or check your whole Steam library at once.
What are the system requirements for Darkstar One?: Minimum: graphics DirectX 9 compatible 128 MB graphics card with support for pixel/vertex shader 1, processor 1.6 GHz Intel or AMD processor, RAM 512 MB RAM. Recommended graphics card: DirectX 9 compatible 256 MB graphics card with support for pixel/vertex shader 3.