Can I run Dark and Light?
System requirements, estimated FPS for popular graphics cards and a quick check for your own PC.
- ReleaseJul 20, 2017
- Playing now14
- Steam user reviews51 % positive
- Steam DeckPlayable
- ProtonDBsilver
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Dark and Light system requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | 64-Bit Windows 7 Service Pack 1, Windows 8, or Windows 10 | 64-Bit Windows 7 Service Pack 1, Windows 8, or Windows 10 |
| Processor | Intel Core i5 2500K | Intel Core i7-5820k 6x 3.3 GHz |
| Graphics | GeForce GTX 960 or higher | GeForce GTX 1070 or higher |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Storage | 50 GB available space | 50 GB available space |
Estimated FPS in Dark and Light
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 | 40 | 30 | 18 |
| GTX 1660 Super | 58 | 43 | 26 |
| RTX 2060 | 67 | 49 | 30 |
| RTX 3060 | 89 | 66 | 40 |
| RTX 4060 | 96 | 71 | 43 |
| RTX 5060 | 116 | 86 | 52 |
| RX 9060 XT | 125 | 92 | 56 |
| RTX 3070 | 125 | 92 | 56 |
| RTX 4070 | 153 | 113 | 69 |
| RTX 5070 | 182 | 135 | 82 |
| RX 7800 XT | 161 | 119 | 72 |
| RX 9070 XT | 234 | 173 | 106 |
| RTX 5070 Ti | 232 | 172 | 105 |
| RTX 4080 | 245 | 182 | 110 |
| RTX 5080 | 267 | 198 | 120 |
| RTX 4090 | 267 | 234 | 143 |
| RTX 5090 | 267 | 267 | 181 |
Steam Deck – Valve rating: Playable
Which graphics card do I need for Dark and Light?
The cheapest current graphics card that reaches each goal, paired with a fast processor.
- 1080p High · 60 FPSIntel Arc B580 12 GB ~96 FPSAmazon ↗
- 1440p High · 60 FPSIntel Arc B580 12 GB ~71 FPSAmazon ↗
- 1440p High · 144 FPSRadeon RX 9070 16 GB ~158 FPSAmazon ↗
- 4K High · 60 FPSRadeon RX 9070 16 GB ~96 FPSAmazon ↗
Prices change often – check the current price in the store. Price check: 9/30/2026.
Frequently asked questions
- Can I run Dark and Light?
- Dark and Light needs at least GeForce GTX 960 or higher, and GeForce GTX 1070 or higher 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 Dark and Light?
- Minimum: graphics GeForce GTX 960 or higher, processor Intel Core i5 2500K, RAM 8 GB RAM. Recommended graphics card: GeForce GTX 1070 or higher.
