Can I run Star Control®: Origins?
Star Control®: Origins needs at least Intel Integrated 520 or equivalent, and Video card with 2GB of video memory is recommended. Below: estimated FPS for popular graphics cards and a free check for your own PC.
- ReleaseSep 20, 2018
- Playing now12
- Steam user reviews74 % positive
- Steam DeckUnsupported
- ProtonDBsilver
Will it run on my PC?
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Star Control®: Origins system requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 7 / 8 / 10 64-bit | Windows 7 / 8 / 10 64-bit |
| Processor | Dual Core Intel or AMD processor | Quad-core Intel or AMD processor |
| Graphics | Intel Integrated 520 or equivalent | Video card with 2GB of video memory |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Storage | 26 GB available space | 26 GB available space |
Estimated FPS in Star Control®: Origins
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 | 260 | 193 | 117 |
| GTX 1660 Super | 373 | 276 | 168 |
| RTX 2060 | 431 | 319 | 194 |
| RTX 3060 | 500+ | 427 | 260 |
| RTX 4060 | 500+ | 462 | 281 |
| RTX 5060 | 500+ | 500+ | 339 |
| RX 9060 XT | 500+ | 500+ | 364 |
| RTX 3070 | 500+ | 500+ | 364 |
| RTX 4070 | 500+ | 500+ | 447 |
| RTX 5070 | 500+ | 500+ | 500+ |
| RX 7800 XT | 500+ | 500+ | 469 |
| 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: Unsupported
Which graphics card do I need for Star Control®: Origins?
The cheapest current graphics card that reaches each goal, paired with a fast processor.
- 1080p High · 60 FPSIntel Arc B580 12 GB ~500 FPSAmazon ↗
- 1440p High · 60 FPSIntel Arc B580 12 GB ~462 FPSAmazon ↗
- 1440p High · 144 FPSIntel Arc B580 12 GB ~462 FPSAmazon ↗
- 4K High · 60 FPSIntel Arc B580 12 GB ~281 FPSAmazon ↗
Prices change often, check the current price in the store. Price check: 9/30/2026.
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Frequently asked questions
- Can I run Star Control®: Origins?
- Star Control®: Origins needs at least Intel Integrated 520 or equivalent, and Video card with 2GB of video memory 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 Star Control®: Origins?
- Minimum: graphics Intel Integrated 520 or equivalent, processor Dual Core Intel or AMD processor, RAM 4 GB RAM. Recommended graphics card: Video card with 2GB of video memory.
