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Can I run Risk of Rain Returns?

Risk of Rain Returns (2023) is an action 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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Risk of Rain Returns system requirements

MinimumRecommended
OSWindows 10Not listed
ProcessorIntel Core i5-2400 or AMD FX-8350Not listed
Memory4 GB RAMNot listed
GraphicsNvidia GeForce GT 710, 1 GB or AMD Radeon R7 240, 1 GBNot listed
Storage350 MB available spaceNot listed

Source: the official Risk of Rain Returns Steam page, checked October 2026.

Which PC runs Risk of Rain Returns?

To play it you need at least a GeForce GTX 750 Ti class graphics card, an AMD FX-8350 class processor and 4 GB of RAM. For the recommended (high) settings: integrated graphics (Intel UHD / Iris Xe) or any graphics card, an Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 class processor and 2 GB of RAM.

Graphics card: minimum

  • GeForce GTX 750 Ti
  • GeForce GTX 960
  • GeForce GTX 1050 Ti

Graphics card: high settings

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

Processor: minimum

  • AMD FX-8350
  • Intel Core i5-4460
  • AMD Ryzen 5 1600

Processor: high settings

  • 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: 40%, below the minimum, not playable well.

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 Risk of Rain Returns

Parts from our product guides that reach the recommended specs.

Intel Arc B580
Graphics card for the recommended settingsIntel Arc B580

Budget / 1080p-1440p

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

Mid-range / 1440p

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

Mainstream / 1080p

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AMD Ryzen 5 5500F
Processor for the recommended settingsAMD Ryzen 5 5500F

1080p budget gaming rigs

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Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus
Processor for the recommended settingsIntel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus

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Risk of Rain Returns: questions

What are the minimum system requirements for Risk of Rain Returns?
Minimum: OS Windows 10; processor Intel Core i5-2400 or AMD FX-8350; 4 GB RAM; graphics Nvidia GeForce GT 710, 1 GB or AMD Radeon R7 240, 1 GB; 350 MB available space.
What are the recommended requirements for Risk of Rain Returns?
Recommended: .
What graphics card do I need for Risk of Rain Returns?
At least a GeForce GTX 750 Ti, GeForce GTX 960, GeForce GTX 1050 Ti or a card of the same speed for the minimum settings; for the recommended settings a Intel UHD / Iris Xe (integrated), GeForce GT 1030, GeForce GTX 750 Ti or faster.
Can a GTX 1650 run Risk of Rain Returns?
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 Risk of Rain Returns run without a graphics card (integrated graphics)?
Not well. The minimum is a dedicated graphics card (GeForce GTX 750 Ti class); with integrated graphics our checker gives 40% (below the minimum, not playable well).
Is 8 GB of RAM enough for Risk of Rain Returns?
Yes. 8 GB meets the recommended memory for Risk of Rain Returns.
How much storage does Risk of Rain Returns need?
Risk of Rain Returns needs 350 MB of free space.

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