Official specs from Steam
Stellaris system requirements
Minimum and recommended PC specs as listed by the developer on Steam. Native macOS version available. Native Linux build available.
Minimum
| OS | Windows® 10 Home 64 Bit |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel® iCore™ i3-530 or AMD® FX-6350 |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics | Nvidia® GeForce™ GTX 460 or AMD® ATI Radeon™ HD 5870 (1GB VRAM), or AMD® Radeon™ RX Vega 11 or Intel® HD Graphics 4600 |
| DirectX | Version 9.0c |
| Network | Broadband Internet connection |
| Storage | 10 GB available space |
| Sound Card | Direct X 9.0c- compatible sound card |
| Additional Notes | Controller support: 3-button mouse, keyboard and speakers. Special multiplayer requirements: Internet Connection |
Recommended
| OS | Windows® 10 Home 64 Bit |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel® iCore™ i5-3570K or AMD® Ryzen™ 5 2400G |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics | Nvidia® GeForce™ GTX 560 Ti (1GB VRAM) or AMD® Radeon™ R7 370 (2 GB VRAM) |
| DirectX | Version 12 |
| Network | Broadband Internet connection |
| Storage | 10 GB available space |
| Sound Card | DirectX 9.0c-compatible sound card |
| Additional Notes | Controller support: 3-button mouse, keyboard and speakers. Special multiplayer requirements: Internet Connection |
macOS minimum
| OS | 13 (Ventura) |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel® iCore™ i5-4570S |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | Nvidia® GeForce™ GT 750M or equivalent AMD® card with 1GB Vram |
| Network | Broadband Internet connection |
| Storage | 10 GB available space |
| Additional Notes | Controller support: 3-button mouse, keyboard and speakers. Special multiplayer requirements: Internet Connection |
macOS recommended
| OS | 13 (Ventura) |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel® iCore™ i5-4670 |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | Nvidia® GeForce™ GTX 780M with 4GB Vram or AMD® Radeon™ R7 370 (2 GB VRAM) |
| Network | Broadband Internet connection |
| Storage | 10 GB available space |
| Additional Notes | Controller support: 3-button mouse, keyboard and speakers. Special multiplayer requirements: Internet Connection |
FAQ
What graphics card do I need for Stellaris?
Minimum: Nvidia® GeForce™ GTX 460 or AMD® ATI Radeon™ HD 5870 (1GB VRAM), or AMD® Radeon™ RX Vega 11 or Intel® HD Graphics 4600. Recommended: Nvidia® GeForce™ GTX 560 Ti (1GB VRAM) or AMD® Radeon™ R7 370 (2 GB VRAM).
How much RAM does Stellaris need?
Stellaris needs 4 GB RAM at minimum, 4 GB RAM recommended.
How big is Stellaris?
Stellaris requires 10 GB available space.
Does Stellaris run on Mac or Steam Deck/Linux?
Yes, there is a native macOS version. A native Linux build is available.