Can I Run FTL: Faster Than Light?

Last updated: 20 December 2024

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

Test your PC to see if it will run FTL: Faster Than Light 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 my PC run FTL: Faster Than Light?

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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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FTL: Faster Than Light Windows Requirements

FTL: Faster Than Light system requirements for Windows
Minimum Requirements
OS
OS
Windows XP / Vista / 7
Processor
Processor
2 GHz
Memory
Memory
1 GB
Graphics
Graphics
1280x720 minimum resolution, OpenGL 2.0 Support, and recommended dedicated graphics card with 128 MB of
Storage
Storage
175 MB HD space

FTL: Faster Than Light minimum requirements for Windows assume having at least Windows XP / Vista / 7 operating system. Your processor should be 2 GHz or a more powerful one. The minimum RAM requirement is 1 GB. As for a graphics card, it should be 1280x720 minimum resolution, OpenGL 2.0 Support, and recommended dedicated graphics card with 128 MB of. You also have to have 175 MB HD space free disk space to install the game.

FTL: Faster Than Light Mac Requirements

FTL: Faster Than Light system requirements for Mac
Minimum Requirements
OS
OS
Mac OS X 10.6 or above
Processor
Processor
Memory
Memory
1 GB
Graphics
Graphics
1280x720 minimum resolution, OpenGL 2.0 Support, and recommended dedicated graphics card with 128 MB of
Storage
Storage
175 MB HD space

As for Mac OS, FTL: Faster Than Light requirements here start with Mac OS X 10.6 or above operating system. Processor needs to be at least Intel 2 GHz. 1 GB of RAM is required. Your graphics card should be 1280x720 minimum resolution, OpenGL 2.0 Support, and recommended dedicated graphics card with 128 MB of. Finally, the game needs 175 MB HD space of free disk space.

FTL: Faster Than Light Linux Requirements

FTL: Faster Than Light system requirements for Linux
Minimum Requirements
OS
OS
Ubuntu 12.04 LTS, fully updated
Processor
Processor
2 GHz
Memory
Memory
1GB
Graphics
Graphics
1280x720 minimum resolution, OpenGL 2.0 Support
Storage
Storage
175 MB HD space

If you’re on Linux, minimum requirements include Ubuntu 12.04 LTS, fully updated. Processor should be 2 GHz or higher. For RAM you need 1GB or more. Graphics card should be 1280x720 minimum resolution, OpenGL 2.0 Support or better. 15GB of free disk space is a must.

Game Details

This "spaceship simulation roguelike-like" allows you to take your ship and crew on an adventure through a randomly generated galaxy filled with glory and bitter defeat.

Release date
14 September, 2021
Category
Single-player
Genres
Indie, Simulation, Strategy
Supported languages
English*, French*, Italian*, German*, Spanish - Spain*, Polish*, Portuguese - Brazil*, Russian*, Simplified Chinese*, Japanese*
* languages with full audio support
Developer
Subset Games
Publisher
Subset Games
Official website
subsetgames.com
Support website
subsetgames.com
Support website
store.steampowered.com

FAQs

Can I run FTL: Faster Than Light?

You would be able to run FTL: Faster Than Light 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: Windows XP / Vista / 7
  • Processor: 2 GHz
  • Memory: 1 GB
  • Graphics: 1280x720 minimum resolution, OpenGL 2.0 Support, and recommended dedicated graphics card with 128 MB of
  • Storage: 175 MB HD space

Minimum requirements for Mac are:

  • OS: Mac OS X 10.6 or above
  • Processor: Intel 2 GHz
  • Memory: 1 GB
  • Graphics: 1280x720 minimum resolution, OpenGL 2.0 Support, and recommended dedicated graphics card with 128 MB of
  • Storage: 175 MB HD space

Minimum requirements for Linux are:

  • OS: Ubuntu 12.04 LTS, fully updated
  • Processor: 2 GHz
  • Memory: 1GB
  • Graphics: 1280x720 minimum resolution, OpenGL 2.0 Support
  • Storage: 175 MB HD space

Can I play FTL: Faster Than Light with 1 GB of RAM?

Yes, FTL: Faster Than Light can run with 1 GB of RAM. It's a minimum requirement.

How much RAM does FTL: Faster Than Light need?

You need at least 1 GB of RAM to run FTL: Faster Than Light on PC.

On Mac it requires minimum 1 GB.

And on Linux/SteamOS: 1GB minimum.

What processor do I need for FTL: Faster Than Light?

2 GHz is a minimum requirement for PC to be able to run FTL: Faster Than Light.

How many GB is FTL: Faster Than Light?

At least 175 MB HD space of disk space is required to install FTL: Faster Than Light on your PC.

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

You need 1280x720 minimum resolution, OpenGL 2.0 Support, and recommended dedicated graphics card with 128 MB of or more powerful video card.

What version of Windows can I use to play FTL: Faster Than Light?

Windows XP / Vista / 7 or newer.

Can I run FTL: Faster Than Light on my laptop?

Yes, as long as it meets minimum requirements above.

Can I play FTL: Faster Than Light on my Mac?

Yes, FTL: Faster Than Light supports Mac if it meets the following minimum requirements:

  • OS: Mac OS X 10.6 or above
  • Processor: Intel 2 GHz
  • Memory: 1 GB
  • Graphics: 1280x720 minimum resolution, OpenGL 2.0 Support, and recommended dedicated graphics card with 128 MB of
  • Storage: 175 MB HD space

Can I run FTL: Faster Than Light on Linux/SteamOS?

Yes, you can play FTL: Faster Than Light on Steam OS/Linux. Please see requirements above.

When is FTL: Faster Than Light release date?

FTL: Faster Than Light release date is 14 September, 2021.

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