Can I run Universe Sandbox?
Universe Sandbox (2015) is a casual, indie and simulation game and a very light game for a PC. It even runs on integrated graphics, so most laptops and office PCs can play it.
Check your PC
Choose the graphics card, processor and memory closest to yours. Not sure? On Windows press Win + R, type dxdiag and look at "Processor", "Memory" and the Display tab.
Universe Sandbox system requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 21H1+ (64-bit, x86) | Windows 11 |
| Processor | 1.6 GHz dual-core | 3.6 GHz quad-core |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | 4 GB Video Memory†, Shader Model 6.0 | 8+ GB Video Memory |
| Storage | 4 GB available space | Not listed |
Source: the official Universe Sandbox Steam page, checked October 2026.
Which PC runs Universe Sandbox?
To play it you need at least a GeForce GTX 1650 class graphics card, an Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 class processor and 4 GB of RAM. For the recommended (high) settings: a GeForce GTX 750 Ti or faster, an Intel Core i3-6100 class processor and 8 GB of RAM.
Graphics card: minimum
- GeForce GTX 1650
- GeForce GTX 1060 6GB
- Radeon RX 580
Graphics card: high settings
- GeForce GTX 750 Ti
- GeForce GTX 960
- GeForce GTX 1050 Ti
Processor: minimum
- Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600
- Intel Core i3-6100
- AMD FX-8350
Processor: high settings
- Intel Core i3-6100
- AMD FX-8350
- Intel Core i5-4460
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 Universe Sandbox
Parts from our product guides that reach the recommended specs.
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Universe Sandbox: questions
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