Aloft
PC requirements, performance and Steam Deck status
- Minimum
- GeForce GTX 1060 6GB · Core i5-8600K
- Recommended
- Radeon RX 6700 XT · Core i7-10700K
- 60 fps 1080p high
- Arc A770 16GB (~60 fps, est.)
- Steam Deck
- Unsupported on Steam Deck · ~33 fps medium (est.)
- Genres
- Adventure, Casual, Indie, Simulation, Early Access
- Release
- Jan 15, 2025
- Developer
- Astrolabe Interactive Inc.
- Publisher
- Funcom
Soar the skies in Aloft, the co-op sandbox survival game set in a world of floating islands. Build any island into a skyship, your home in the clouds. Find lost knowledge, cure the fungal corruption, and brave the hurricane to restore the ecosystem.
SurvivalCraftingCo-opAdventureBuildingCasualAtmosphericColorfulFarmingSimulation
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What you need for Aloft
Aloft needs about an Arc A770 16GB for 60 fps at 1080p high and a GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB at 1440p (pcgaming.io estimate, medium confidence, ±20%, model v0, data updated 2026-09-24).
| Target | Graphics card (at least) | Processor (at least) |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p · 60 fps · High | Arc A770 16GB | Ryzen 3 3100 |
| 1080p · 144 fps · Medium | Radeon RX 7900 GRE | Core i7-14700K |
| 1440p · 60 fps · High | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB | Ryzen 3 3100 |
| 1440p · 120 fps · High | GeForce RTX 4090 | Ryzen 5 7600X |
| 4K · 60 fps · High | GeForce RTX 4080 | Ryzen 3 3100 |
Slowest current desktop parts (2020+ GPUs, 2019+ CPUs) our model expects to reach each target. Best GPUs for Aloft →
Estimated FPS on popular graphics cards (high preset)
| Graphics card | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1650 | 21 | 15 | 9 |
| GeForce GTX 1060 6GB | 29 | 21 | 12 |
| GeForce RTX 2060 6GB | 44 | 31 | 19 |
| Radeon RX 6600 | 48 | 34 | 20 |
| GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | 53 | 37 | 22 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | 55 | 38 | 23 |
| Radeon RX 7600 | 61 | 43 | 26 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | 62 | 43 | 26 |
| GeForce RTX 3070 | 73 | 51 | 31 |
| GeForce RTX 4070 | 92 | 64 | 38 |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT | 102 | 71 | 43 |
| GeForce RTX 5070 | 105 | 74 | 44 |
| Radeon RX 9070 XT | 137 | 96 | 57 |
| GeForce RTX 4080 | 142 | 99 | 60 |
| GeForce RTX 5090 | 226 | 158 | 95 |
Estimated FPS from our model (v0), based on the game's published requirements and relative GPU/CPU performance. Not measured. Real results vary with drivers, patches, and scenes. Values above 300 fps show as 300+. Data updated 2026-09-24.
Aloft system requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10+, 64-bit | Windows 10+, 64-bit |
| Processor | Intel® Core™ i5-8600K / AMD Ryzen™ 5 3600 | Intel® Core™ i7-10700K/ AMD Ryzen™ 7 5700 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060 6GB / AMD Radeon™ RX 580 / Intel® Arc™ A750 | NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX™ 2070S / AMD Radeon™ RX 6700 XT / Intel® Arc™ A770 |
| Memory | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Video memory | 6 GB | — |
| Storage | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
Source: Steam.
Aloft on handheld PCs
Valve rating: Unsupported on Steam Deck
Steam Deck · unsupported
- ✗SteamOS does not support
Steam Machine · playable
- !Default controller configuration not fully functional
- !Controller glyphs do not match device
- ✓Default controller configuration fully functional
- ✓Default configuration is performant
SteamOS · unsupported
- ✗SteamOS does not support
| Handheld | Native resolution | Estimated FPS | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam Deck OLED | 1280×800 | 33 medium | Unsupported on Steam Deck |
| ROG Ally X | 1920×1080 | 34 low | Below minimum |
| ROG Xbox Ally X | 1920×1080 | 30 medium | Below minimum |
| Legion Go 2 | 1920×1200 | 36 low | Below minimum |
| MSI Claw 8 AI+ | 1920×1200 | 36 low | Below minimum |
Each handheld at its own screen resolution, on the best preset that holds 30 fps. Steam Deck verdicts are Valve's rating.
Details
- Controller support
- Full
- DLC
- 2
- Steam achievements
- 19
- Features
- Single-playerMulti-playerCo-opOnline Co-opSteam AchievementsFull controller supportSteam WorkshopSteam CloudFamily Sharing
- Languages (12)
- English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Ukrainian, Simplified Chinese
Latest news & patches
- 🌀 PATCH NOTES - 0.3.6.50Patch2026-09-11
- 🌀 PATCH NOTES - 0.3.6.48Patch2026-09-04
- Conan Exiles Enhanced & Aloft Bundle Now Available at PVE Survival Fest 2026! ⚒️2026-08-31
- 🌀 PATCH NOTES - 0.3.6.47Patch2026-08-28
- Discovery & Ancestry Is Out Now! Get Aloft at 30% Discount Until September 7!🔭2026-08-26
- 🌀 DISCOVERY & ANCESTRY CHANGELOG - 0.3.6.442026-08-26
Official announcements via Steam.
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FAQ
Can Aloft run on a GTX 1650?
No. The GeForce GTX 1650 is below Aloft's minimum spec (GeForce GTX 1060 6GB). Our model still estimates ~36 fps at 1080p low (range 29–43, medium confidence, ±20%), but cards below the minimum may not be supported. The cheapest current card for 60 fps at 1080p high is the Arc A770 16GB (~60 fps). Every preset on the GTX 1650.
Can Aloft run on Steam Deck?
No. Valve rates Aloft Unsupported on Steam Deck: some or all of it doesn't work on the device, so our estimate only matters if that changes. At the Steam Deck OLED's native 1280×800 we estimate ~33 fps on the medium preset (range 26–39, medium confidence, ±20%). Presets for 30/40/60 fps on Steam Deck OLED.
What graphics card do I need for Aloft at 1440p?
For 60 fps at 1440p high, our model points to a GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB or faster: ~60 fps (range 48–72, medium confidence, ±20%). At 1080p high an Arc A770 16GB is enough. 4K at 60 fps needs a GeForce RTX 4080. All are the slowest current desktop cards per target. Best GPUs for Aloft by brand.
Can I run Aloft on a laptop?
Yes, with a fast enough GPU. Of the 30 laptop GPUs we list, the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU is the slowest expected to reach 60 fps at 1080p high: ~63 fps (range 51–76, medium confidence, ±20%). The slowest one that meets the minimum spec, the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU, gets ~47 fps at 1080p low. Aloft on the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU.
How much RAM does Aloft need?
The publisher's Steam listing asks for 16 GB of RAM minimum and 16 GB recommended for Aloft. For the graphics card it lists video memory of 6 GB at minimum.
How much storage does Aloft take?
Aloft needs 12 GB of free storage according to the publisher's recommended spec on Steam. The minimum operating system is Windows 10+, 64-bit.