Can I Run Banished?

Last updated: 27 March 2024

You must be wondering, can my PC run Banished? On this page you will find Banished system requirements for PC (Windows). We constantly update our data to provide you with latest and most accurate requirements.

Test your PC to see if it will run Banished or check system requirement details for CPU, operating system, graphics and sound cards, required disk space and more for each of the supported platforms.

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Can I run it: Banished

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Can my PC run Banished?

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  1. Right-click the Windows icon in the bottom left-hand corner of your screen
  2. Click on the ‘System’ Tab in the pop-up menu
  3. Your computer’s CPU name will be displayed under ‘Device Specifications > Processor’

  1. Right-click the Windows icon in the bottom left-hand corner of your screen
  2. In the opened menu click on ‘Device Manager’
  3. In ‘Device Manager’ click on the arrow next to ‘Display adapters’
  4. Under the drop-down, you will see the GPU that your computer is using

  1. Right-click the Windows icon in the bottom left-hand corner of your screen
  2. Click on the ‘System’ Tab in the pop-up menu
  3. Your computer’s RAM will be displayed under ‘Device Specifications > Installed RAM’

  1. Right-click the Windows icon in the bottom left-hand corner of your screen
  2. Click on the ‘System’ Tab in the pop-up menu
  3. You can see if Windows is 64 or 32 bit under ‘System type’
  4. You can see Windows version under ‘Windows edition’

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Banished Windows Requirements

Banished system requirements for Windows
Minimum Requirements Recommended Requirements
OS
OS
Win XP SP3 / Vista / Windows 7 / Windows 8
OS
Windows 7 / Windows 8
Processor
Processor
Processor
Intel Core i5 ()
Memory
Memory
512 MB
Memory
512 MB
Graphics
Graphics
512 MB DirectX 9.0c compatible card (shader model 2)
Graphics
512 MB DirectX 10 compatible card
DirectX
DirectX
Version 9.0c
DirectX
Version 11
Storage
Storage
250 MB
Storage
250 MB
Sound Card
Sound Card
Any
Sound Card
Any

Banished minimum requirements for Windows assume having at least Win XP SP3 / Vista / Windows 7 / Windows 8 operating system. Your processor should be 2 GHz Intel Dual Core or a more powerful one. The minimum RAM requirement is 512 MB. As for a graphics card, it should be 512 MB DirectX 9.0c compatible card (shader model 2). You also have to have 250 MB free disk space to install the game.

If you go for recommended requirements for Banished for Windows, your operating system should be Windows 7 / Windows 8. Recommended CPU would be Intel Core i5 () CPU or equivalent. For RAM, it is recommended to have 512 MB or more. And video card — 512 MB DirectX 10 compatible card.

Game Details

In this city-building strategy game, you control a group of exiled travelers who decide to restart their lives in a new land. They have only the clothes on their backs and a cart filled with supplies from their homeland. The townspeople of Banished are your primary resource.

Release date
18 February, 2021
OpenCritic Score
74.29/100
Category
Single-player
Genres
Indie, Simulation, Strategy
Supported languages
English*
* languages with full audio support
Developer
Shining Rock Software LLC
Publisher
Shining Rock Software LLC
Official website
shiningrocksoftware.com
Support website
shiningrocksoftware.com
Support website
[email protected]
Support website
store.steampowered.com

FAQs

Can I run Banished?

You would be able to run Banished on your PC if it meets minimum requirements below. You can also use our free test tool to check it!

Minimum requirements for Windows are:

  • OS: Win XP SP3 / Vista / Windows 7 / Windows 8
  • Processor: 2 GHz Intel Dual Core
  • Memory: 512 MB
  • Graphics: 512 MB DirectX 9.0c compatible card (shader model 2)
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 250 MB
  • Sound Card: Any

How much RAM does Banished need?

You need at least 512 MB of RAM to run Banished on PC.

What processor do I need for Banished?

2 GHz Intel Dual Core is a minimum requirement for PC to be able to run Banished.

How many GB is Banished?

At least 250 MB of disk space is required to install Banished on your PC.

What graphics card do I need for Banished?

You need 512 MB DirectX 9.0c compatible card (shader model 2) or more powerful video card.

What version of Windows can I use to play Banished?

Win XP SP3 / Vista / Windows 7 / Windows 8 or newer.

What DirectX do I need to run Banished?

Version 9.0c or greater is necessary for this game.

Can I run Banished on my laptop?

Yes, as long as it meets minimum requirements above.

When is Banished release date?

Banished release date is 18 February, 2021.

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