Starbound
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Starbound FPS by GPU
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1080p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 916 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 827 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 873 fps | 709 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 989 fps | 791 fps | 633 fps | 514 fps |
1440p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 931 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 820 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 982 fps | 798 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 927 fps | 753 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 845 fps | 687 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 955 fps | 764 fps | 620 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 999 fps | 818 fps | 655 fps | 532 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 741 fps | 593 fps | 475 fps | 386 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 993 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 922 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 827 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 960 fps | 780 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 902 fps | 733 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 891 fps | 713 fps | 579 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 955 fps | 764 fps | 611 fps | 496 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 841 fps | 673 fps | 538 fps | 437 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 818 fps | 655 fps | 524 fps | 425 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 773 fps | 618 fps | 495 fps | 402 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 705 fps | 564 fps | 451 fps | 366 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 636 fps | 509 fps | 407 fps | 331 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 545 fps | 436 fps | 349 fps | 284 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 395 fps | 316 fps | 253 fps | 206 fps |
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About
Starbound (2016) is an action-adventure sandbox where you're stranded on an alien planet and must gather resources to repair your damaged ship. This indie RPG lets you create your own story with complete freedom—whether you're exploring procedurally generated worlds, building bases, or uncovering the mystery behind your home's destruction, there's no single correct path. The game blends casual exploration with combat and crafting in a charming pixel-art universe.
Starbound is very accessible from a performance perspective and doesn't demand high-end hardware to run smoothly. With only 2GB RAM minimum, even older systems can handle it comfortably. Most modern GPUs will easily push 60+ FPS at maximum graphics settings, and even budget or integrated graphics cards deliver solid performance. You can expect excellent FPS benchmarks across a wide range of hardware, making it an ideal game for lower-end PCs or older machines.
With a respectable 71/100 rating, Starbound offers a relaxing, creative experience perfect for players who enjoy sandbox exploration and indie charm. If you appreciate open-ended gameplay and don't mind pixel graphics, it's well worth your time.
Performance profile
Released in July 2016, Starbound sits in the DirectX 11 generation. Comfortable on any modern mid-range GPU at 1440p; even an RTX 3050 or RX 6600 typically delivers 4K60 at High settings.
RPGs like Starbound stress VRAM during long sessions — texture streaming, mods and open-world traversal inflate memory use over time. 8 GB VRAM is a practical floor; 12 GB+ is worth the headroom at 1440p and above.
Extremely light — Starbound runs at 60 FPS 1080p on any integrated GPU (Intel Iris Xe, AMD Radeon Graphics) or a decade-old discrete card like the GTX 1050. A current-gen RTX 4060 pushes 4K Ultra without effort.
Storyline
You’ve fled your home, only to find yourself lost in space with a damaged ship. Your only option is to beam down to the planet below and gather the resources you need to repair your ship and set off to explore the vast, infinite universe…
