Overview
This page lists the official PC system requirements for Solarpunk, as published on the game's Steam store page. The requirements cover the Windows build. Solarpunk is built in Unreal Engine 5 and targets a mid-range PC rather than high-end hardware, in keeping with its stylized, non-photorealistic art style.
Because multiplayer co-op runs over the internet, a broadband connection is listed under both the minimum and recommended specs. The install size is small at 5 GB on both tiers.
PC System Requirements
Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
Operating System | Windows 10/11 64-bit | Windows 11 64-bit |
Processor | Intel Core i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 2600 | Intel Core i7 / AMD Ryzen 7 |
Memory | 6 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
Graphics | GeForce GTX 1660 6GB / Radeon RX 5500 XT 6GB | NVIDIA RTX 3060 / AMD RX 7600 XT or better |
Network | Broadband Internet connection | Broadband Internet connection |
Storage | 5 GB available space | 5 GB available space |
Both tiers require a 64-bit processor and operating system. The minimum graphics target is a 6 GB GeForce GTX 1660 or Radeon RX 5500 XT, and the recommended target moves up to an RTX 3060 or RX 7600 XT class card for higher settings and frame rates.
Steam Deck and Handhelds
Solarpunk is playable on Steam Deck, but with limitations, and the developers have said they are working on an optimised Steam Deck experience. Treat it as functional rather than tuned: the game runs, but it has not yet been shaped around the hardware the way a verified title would be.
Cloud saves make handheld play more practical than the raw performance picture suggests. Save data syncs, so a world started on a desktop can be continued on another supported device and back again without moving files by hand.
Platforms Not Supported
The developers have confirmed there is no Linux or macOS version and none is currently planned, so the Windows specs above are the only PC requirements that exist. On the console side the game targets current-generation hardware only; the release date page lists which console families are and are not covered.
Notes
Windows only. The published specs are for the Windows build. Linux and macOS versions are not planned, so no requirements are listed for them.
Consoles. Separate hardware requirements are not published for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2 versions, which run on fixed console hardware. See the release date page for the full platform list.
Broadband for co-op. A broadband connection appears on both tiers because online co-op is a core feature; solo play is fully supported.
Storage. The listed install footprint is 5 GB on both the minimum and recommended specs.
Accessibility and convenience. The store listing flags full controller support, adjustable difficulty, custom volume controls, and an option to play without timed input, so the game can be played at a relaxed pace. Single-player progress is backed up to the cloud, and the game supports family library sharing.
Solarpunk released on June 8, 2026 at a price of $22.99 USD, and these published requirements reflect that full 1.0 release. For energy, building, and automation systems that the game runs on this hardware, see the individual system pages.