MapleStory
PC requirements, performance and Steam Deck status
- Recommended
- GeForce GTX 1050
- 60 fps 1080p high
- Radeon RX 6400 (~92 fps, est.)
- Steam Deck
- Unsupported on Steam Deck · ~85 fps ultra (est.)
- Genres
- Action, Adventure, Casual, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Free To Play
- Release
- Aug 9, 2012
- Developer
- NEXON Korea Corporation
- Publisher
- Nexon America Inc.
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What you need for MapleStory
MapleStory needs about a Radeon RX 6400 for 60 fps at 1080p high and a Radeon RX 6400 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 | Radeon RX 6400 | Core i3-9100F |
| 1080p · 144 fps · Medium | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB | Core i3-9100F |
| 1440p · 60 fps · High | Radeon RX 6400 | Core i3-9100F |
| 1440p · 120 fps · High | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | Core i3-9100F |
| 4K · 60 fps · High | Radeon RX 9050 4GB | Core i3-9100F |
Slowest current desktop parts (2020+ GPUs, 2019+ CPUs) our model expects to reach each target. Best GPUs for MapleStory →
Estimated FPS on popular graphics cards (high preset)
| Graphics card | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1650 | 92 | 65 | 39 |
| GeForce GTX 1060 6GB | 129 | 90 | 54 |
| GeForce RTX 2060 6GB | 194 | 136 | 81 |
| Radeon RX 6600 | 212 | 149 | 89 |
| GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | 231 | 162 | 97 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | 240 | 168 | 101 |
| Radeon RX 7600 | 268 | 187 | 112 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | 272 | 191 | 114 |
| GeForce RTX 3070 | 300+ | 223 | 134 |
| GeForce RTX 4070 | 300+ | 281 | 169 |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT | 300+ | 300+ | 188 |
| GeForce RTX 5070 | 300+ | 300+ | 194 |
| Radeon RX 9070 XT | 300+ | 300+ | 252 |
| GeForce RTX 4080 | 300+ | 300+ | 262 |
| GeForce RTX 5090 | 300+ | 300+ | 300+ |
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.
MapleStory system requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 (64 bit) | Windows 10 (64 bit) or later |
| Processor | Intel® Core™ 2 Duo @ 3.0GHz or AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 @ 3.0GHz No specific model named. Estimated from the legacy requirement. | Intel® Core™ i3 @ 4.0GHz or AMD Ryzen™ 3 @ 3.5GHz or higher No specific model named. Estimated from the legacy requirement. |
| Graphics | GeForce 9600 GT or ATI Radeon™ HD 5670 No specific model named. Estimated from the legacy requirement. | Nvidia GTX 1050, AMD RX 570 or above |
| Memory | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 60 GB | 60 GB |
Source: Steam.
MapleStory on handheld PCs
Valve rating: Unsupported on Steam Deck
Steam Deck · unsupported
- ✗SteamOS does not support
Steam Machine · unsupported
- ✗SteamOS does not support
SteamOS · unsupported
- ✗SteamOS does not support
| Handheld | Native resolution | Estimated FPS | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam Deck OLED | 1280×800 | 85 ultra | Unsupported on Steam Deck |
| ROG Ally X | 1920×1080 | 70 ultra | Meets recommended |
| ROG Xbox Ally X | 1920×1080 | 81 ultra | Well above recommended |
| Legion Go 2 | 1920×1200 | 73 ultra | Well above recommended |
| MSI Claw 8 AI+ | 1920×1200 | 73 ultra | Well above recommended |
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
- Keyboard & mouse
- DLC
- 1
- Steam achievements
- 0
- Features
- Single-playerMulti-playerMMOCo-opSteam Trading Cards
- Languages (1)
- English
Latest news & patches
- [Completed] Scheduled Minor Patch Maintenance - September 17, 2026Patch2026-09-16
- Maple Memo: Notice Regarding Unauthorized MapleStory Servers2026-09-11
- [Completed] Unscheduled Channel Maintenance - September 10, 20262026-09-11
- v.271 Known Issues2026-09-10
- Frieren's Spell Collection2026-09-09
- Adventure with Frieren's Companions2026-09-09
Official announcements via Steam.
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FAQ
Can MapleStory run on a GTX 1650?
Yes. The GeForce GTX 1650 is well above MapleStory's recommended spec. We estimate ~92 fps at 1080p high (range 74–111, medium confidence, ±20%), GPU-limited. For 60 fps at 1440p, use the high preset (~65 fps on high). Every preset on the GTX 1650.
Can MapleStory run on Steam Deck?
No. Valve rates MapleStory 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 ~85 fps on the ultra preset (range 68–102, medium confidence, ±20%). Presets for 30/40/60 fps on Steam Deck OLED.
What graphics card do I need for MapleStory at 1440p?
For 60 fps at 1440p high, our model points to a Radeon RX 6400 or faster: ~65 fps (range 52–78, medium confidence, ±20%). At 1080p high a Radeon RX 6400 is enough. 4K at 60 fps needs a Radeon RX 9050 4GB. All are the slowest current desktop cards per target. Best GPUs for MapleStory by brand.
Can I run MapleStory on a laptop?
Yes, with a fast enough GPU. Of the 30 laptop GPUs we list, the GeForce GTX 1650 Laptop GPU is the slowest expected to reach 60 fps at 1080p high: ~74 fps (range 59–89, medium confidence, ±20%). MapleStory on the GeForce GTX 1650 Laptop GPU.
How much RAM does MapleStory need?
The publisher's Steam listing asks for 8 GB of RAM minimum and 8 GB recommended for MapleStory.
How much storage does MapleStory take?
MapleStory needs 60 GB of free storage according to the publisher's recommended spec on Steam. The minimum operating system is Windows 10 (64 bit).