Can I run Bootstrap Island?
Bootstrap Island needs at least Nvidia RTX 2070, and Nvidia RTX 3080 is recommended. Below: estimated FPS for popular graphics cards and a free check for your own PC.
- ReleaseMar 12, 2026
- Playing now11
- Steam user reviews81 % positive
- Steam DeckUnsupported
- ProtonDBplatinum
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Bootstrap Island system requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 | Windows 10 |
| Processor | Intel i5-9600 / AMD Ryzen 3600x | Intel Core i5-13600K / AMD Ryzen 7700x |
| Graphics | Nvidia RTX 2070 | Nvidia RTX 3080 |
| Memory | 12 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Storage | 25 GB available space | 25 GB available space |
Estimated FPS in Bootstrap Island
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 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
| GTX 1660 Super | 11 | 6 | 3 |
| RTX 2060 | 13 | 7 | 4 |
| RTX 3060 | 24 | 18 | 11 |
| RTX 4060 | 26 | 15 | 6 |
| RTX 4060 Ti 8GB | 31 | 18 | 8 |
| RTX 4060 Ti 16GB | 31 | 23 | 14 |
| RTX 5060 | 32 | 18 | 8 |
| RTX 5060 Ti 8GB | 37 | 21 | 9 |
| RTX 5060 Ti 16GB | 37 | 27 | 17 |
| RX 9060 XT | 34 | 25 | 15 |
| RTX 3070 | 34 | 20 | 8 |
| RTX 4070 | 42 | 31 | 18 |
| RTX 5070 | 50 | 37 | 22 |
| RX 7800 XT | 44 | 33 | 20 |
| RX 9070 XT | 64 | 48 | 29 |
| RTX 5070 Ti | 64 | 47 | 29 |
| RTX 4080 | 67 | 50 | 30 |
| RTX 5080 | 73 | 54 | 33 |
| RTX 4090 | 87 | 64 | 39 |
| RTX 5090 | 110 | 82 | 50 |
Steam Deck, Valve rating: Unsupported
Which graphics card do I need for Bootstrap Island?
The cheapest current graphics card that reaches each goal, paired with a fast processor.
- 1080p High · 60 FPSRadeon RX 9070 XT 16 GB ~64 FPSView on Amazon ↗
- 1440p High · 60 FPSGeForce RTX 5090 32 GB ~82 FPSView on Amazon ↗
- 1440p High · 144 FPSNot reachable with a single graphics card upgrade, limited by the game or the processor
- 4K High · 60 FPSNot reachable with a single graphics card upgrade, limited by the game or the processor
Prices change often, check the current price in the store. Price check: 10/7/2026.
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Frequently asked questions
- Can I run Bootstrap Island?
- Bootstrap Island needs at least Nvidia RTX 2070, and Nvidia RTX 3080 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 Bootstrap Island?
- Minimum: graphics Nvidia RTX 2070, processor Intel i5-9600 / AMD Ryzen 3600x, RAM 12 GB RAM. Recommended graphics card: Nvidia RTX 3080.
- Can I run Bootstrap Island on the Steam Deck?
- Bootstrap Island is rated Unsupported on Steam Deck by Valve. On Linux and SteamOS, ProtonDB users rate it platinum. Pick the Steam Deck profile above, or see the Steam Deck page, for an estimated Deck frame rate.
