About Dark and Darker
Dark and Darker was released on June 7, 2024. Steam files it under Action, RPG and Free To Play. It needs 15 GB of free storage.
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Dark and Darker system requirements
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Dark and Darker needs at least GeForce GTX 1060 with 3GB of video RAM or Radeon RX 580 with 4GB of video RAM or Intel Arc A380 and 3.0 GHz Quad Core CPU, 8 GB of RAM and 15 GB of free storage. For 60 fps on High at 1080p, aim for a Radeon RX 580 or better.
Updated October 3, 2026
What it takes to run Dark and Darker
| Target | Graphics card | Processor | Memory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum | GeForce GTX 1060 with 3GB of video RAM or Radeon RX 580 with 4GB of video RAM or Intel Arc A380 | 3.0 GHz Quad Core CPU | 8 GB |
| Recommended | GeForce RTX or Radeon RX5600 or Intel Arc A580 or above | 3.6 GHz Quad Core CPU | 16 GB |
| 60 fps, 1080p High | Radeon RX 580 or better | Core i5-7400 or better | 16 GB |
| 60 fps, 1440p High | GeForce GTX 1660 Super or better | Core i5-7400 or better | 16 GB |
| 60 fps, 4K High | Radeon RX 6600 XT or better | Core i5-7400 or better | 16 GB |
The first two rows are the publisher's numbers. The rows below are our own estimates from the scoring model.
How to get the best frame rate in Dark and Darker
The publisher's minimum for Dark and Darker is GeForce GTX 1060 with 3GB of video RAM or Radeon RX 580 with 4GB of video RAM or Intel Arc A380 with 3.0 GHz Quad Core CPU, and the recommended hardware is GeForce RTX or Radeon RX5600 or Intel Arc A580 or above. We treat the recommended hardware as the setup that holds about 60 fps at 1080p on High.
In our estimates a Radeon RX 580 is about the weakest card that holds 60 fps on High at 1080p, a GeForce GTX 1660 Super does the same at 1440p, and a Radeon RX 6600 XT at 4K. Cards below that can still play the game, at Medium or Low.
In competitive games frame rate and low latency matter more than looks. Use Low or Medium shadows and effects, keep textures as high as your video memory allows, and aim to stay above your monitor's refresh rate.
Best graphics card for Dark and Darker
Estimated fps at 1080p on High by graphics card, and the best 60 fps preset at each resolution.
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| Graphics card | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 5090 | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 191 fps |
| GeForce RTX 5070 | Ultra 213 fps | Ultra 153 fps | Ultra 85 fps |
| GeForce RTX 4090 | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 272 fps | Ultra 151 fps |
| GeForce RTX 4070 Super | Ultra 217 fps | Ultra 156 fps | Ultra 87 fps |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | Ultra 128 fps | Ultra 92 fps | High 71 fps |
| GeForce RTX 3080 | Ultra 209 fps | Ultra 151 fps | Ultra 84 fps |
| GeForce RTX 3060 | Ultra 104 fps | Ultra 75 fps | Medium 81 fps |
| GeForce RTX 3050 | Ultra 77 fps | High 77 fps | Medium 60 fps |
| GeForce RTX 2060 | Ultra 81 fps | High 81 fps | Medium 63 fps |
| GeForce GTX 1660 Super | Ultra 60 fps | High 60 fps | Low 63 fps |
| GeForce GTX 1650 | Medium 76 fps | Low 74 fps | Under 60 fps |
| GeForce GTX 1060 6GB | High 63 fps | Medium 63 fps | Under 60 fps |
| Radeon RX 9070 XT | Ultra 263 fps | Ultra 189 fps | Ultra 105 fps |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT | Ultra 202 fps | Ultra 146 fps | Ultra 81 fps |
| Radeon RX 6600 | Ultra 97 fps | Ultra 70 fps | Medium 75 fps |
| Radeon RX 580 | High 60 fps | Medium 60 fps | Under 60 fps |
| Arc B580 | Ultra 139 fps | Ultra 100 fps | High 77 fps |
The highest quality preset that still holds 60 fps. Estimates with a processor that does not limit the card.
Memory and processor
Memory
Minimum 8 GB, recommended 16 GB. 16 GB is the comfortable amount for current games.
Processor
A processor like the Core i5-7400 meets the recommended CPU level. For many fps in fast games, a quick CPU matters as much as the graphics card. Check your pairing.
Questions about Dark and Darker
What are the minimum system requirements for Dark and Darker?
Minimum: 3.0 GHz Quad Core CPU, GeForce GTX 1060 with 3GB of video RAM or Radeon RX 580 with 4GB of video RAM or Intel Arc A380, 8 GB of memory, 15 GB of free storage.
What are the recommended system requirements for Dark and Darker?
Recommended: 3.6 GHz Quad Core CPU, GeForce RTX or Radeon RX5600 or Intel Arc A580 or above, 16 GB of memory.
What graphics card do I need to run Dark and Darker at 60 fps?
In our estimate a Radeon RX 580 is about the weakest card that holds 60 fps on High at 1080p, and a GeForce GTX 1660 Super for 1440p.
How much RAM does Dark and Darker need?
The minimum is 8 GB and the recommendation is 16 GB. With less than the minimum the game may not start or will stutter badly.
How much storage does Dark and Darker need?
About 15 GB of free space, plus room for updates.
Can an RTX 3060 run Dark and Darker?
Our estimate for the GeForce RTX 3060 is about 145 fps on High at 1080p. Verdict: Yes, runs great.
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