Can I run FTL: Faster Than Light?

FTL: Faster Than Light (2012) is an indie, simulation and strategy game and a very light game for a PC. It even runs on integrated graphics, so most laptops and office PCs can play it.

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FTL: Faster Than Light system requirements

	Minimum
Processor	2 GHz
Memory	1 GB RAM
Graphics	1280x720 minimum resolution, OpenGL 2.0 Support, and recommended dedicated graphics card with 128 MB of RAM
Storage	175 MB HD space

The game's Steam page lists only the minimum requirements.

Source: the official FTL: Faster Than Light Steam page, checked October 2026.

Which PC runs FTL: Faster Than Light?

To play it you need at least integrated graphics (Intel UHD / Iris Xe) or any graphics card, an Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 class processor and 1 GB of RAM.

Graphics card: minimum

Intel UHD / Iris Xe (integrated)
GeForce GT 1030
GeForce GTX 750 Ti

Processor: minimum

Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600
Intel Core i3-6100
AMD FX-8350

How common PCs do: GTX 1650 + Core i5-8400 + 16 GB: 100%, high settings; RTX 3060 + Ryzen 5 5600 + 16 GB: 100%, high settings; Laptop with integrated graphics + 8 GB: 100%, high settings.

Parts with the same speed (and newer, faster ones) work too. Laptop versions of a graphics card are usually a little slower.

Upgrade picks for FTL: Faster Than Light

Parts from our product guides that reach the recommended specs.

Graphics card for the recommended settingsIntel Arc B580

Budget / 1080p-1440p

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Graphics card for the recommended settingsAMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB

Mid-range / 1440p

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Graphics card for the recommended settingsAMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

Mainstream / 1080p

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Processor for the recommended settingsAMD Ryzen 5 5500F

1080p budget gaming rigs

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Processor for the recommended settingsIntel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus

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FTL: Faster Than Light: questions

What are the minimum system requirements for FTL: Faster Than Light?

Minimum: processor 2 GHz; 1 GB RAM; graphics 1280x720 minimum resolution, OpenGL 2.0 Support, and recommended dedicated graphics card with 128 MB of RAM; 175 MB HD space.

What graphics card do I need for FTL: Faster Than Light?

At least a Intel UHD / Iris Xe (integrated), GeForce GT 1030, GeForce GTX 750 Ti or a card of the same speed for the minimum settings.

Can a GTX 1650 run FTL: Faster Than Light?

Yes. The GTX 1650 reaches the minimum graphics and the recommended graphics too. A whole PC with a GTX 1650, a Core i5-8400 and 16 GB of RAM gets 100% in our checker (high settings).

Can FTL: Faster Than Light run without a graphics card (integrated graphics)?

Yes. The minimum graphics are integrated graphics level, so a laptop or PC without a graphics card can run it, usually on low to medium settings.

Is 8 GB of RAM enough for FTL: Faster Than Light?

Yes. 8 GB meets the minimum memory for FTL: Faster Than Light.

How much storage does FTL: Faster Than Light need?

FTL: Faster Than Light needs 175 MB HD space of free space.

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