The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth

PC requirements, performance and Steam Deck status

Recommended: Intel HD Graphics 4000
60 fps 1080p high: GeForce GTX 1630 (~288 fps, est.)
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Verified · ~174 fps ultra (est.)

Check your PC →Estimate · low confidence, ±30%

Overwhelmingly Positive · 96% of 416,50133,914 playing nowSteam Deck Verified$14.99Windows · macOS · LinuxSteam Machine Verified

Genres: Action
Release: Nov 4, 2014
Developer: Nicalis, Inc., Edmund McMillen
Publisher: Nicalis, Inc.

The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth is a randomly generated action RPG shooter with heavy Rogue-like elements. Following Isaac on his journey players will find bizarre treasures that change Isaac’s form giving him super human abilities and enabling him to fight off droves of mysterious creatures, discover secrets and fight his way to safety.

From the Steam store page

Action Roguelike Roguelike Indie Replay Value Difficult Pixel Graphics Dungeon Crawler Great Soundtrack Singleplayer Dark

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Will The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth run on your PC?

Graphics card or handheld

Processor

What you need for The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth

The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth needs about a GeForce GTX 1630 for 60 fps at 1080p high and a GeForce GTX 1630 at 1440p (pcgaming.io estimate, low confidence, ±30%, model v0, data updated 2026-09-24).

Target	Graphics card (at least)	Processor (at least)
1080p · 60 fps · High	GeForce GTX 1630	Core i3-9100F
1080p · 144 fps · Medium	GeForce GTX 1630	Core i3-9100F
1440p · 60 fps · High	GeForce GTX 1630	Core i3-9100F
1440p · 120 fps · High	GeForce GTX 1630	Core i3-9100F
4K · 60 fps · High	GeForce GTX 1630	Core i3-9100F

Slowest current desktop parts (2020+ GPUs, 2019+ CPUs) our model expects to reach each target. Best GPUs for The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth →

Estimated FPS on popular graphics cards (high preset)

Graphics card	1080p	1440p	4K
GeForce GTX 1650	300+	300+	202
GeForce GTX 1060 6GB	300+	300+	282
GeForce RTX 2060 6GB	300+	300+	300+
Radeon RX 6600	300+	300+	300+
GeForce RTX 3060 12GB	300+	300+	300+
GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	300+	300+	300+
Radeon RX 7600	300+	300+	300+
GeForce RTX 4060	300+	300+	300+
GeForce RTX 3070	300+	300+	300+
GeForce RTX 4070	300+	300+	300+
Radeon RX 7800 XT	300+	300+	300+
GeForce RTX 5070	300+	300+	300+
Radeon RX 9070 XT	300+	300+	300+
GeForce RTX 4080	300+	300+	300+
GeForce RTX 5090	300+	300+	300+

Estimate · low confidence, ±30%

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.

The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth system requirements

	Minimum	Recommended
OS	XP	Windows 8 / 7 / Vista / XP
Processor	Core 2 Duo No specific model named. Estimated from the legacy requirement.	2.4 GHz Quad Core 2.0 (or higher) No specific model named. Estimated from the legacy requirement.
Graphics	Discreet video card	Intel HD Graphics 4000 and higher, ATI Radeon HD-Series 4650 and higher, Nvidia GeForce 2xx-Series and up Intel HD Graphics 4000
Memory	2 GB	8 GB
Storage	0.4 GB	0.4 GB

Source: Steam.

The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth on handheld PCs

Valve rating: Steam Deck Verified

Steam Deck · verified

✓Default controller configuration fully functional
✓Controller glyphs match Steam Deck device
✓Interface text is legible
✓Default configuration is performant

Steam Machine · verified

✓Default controller configuration fully functional
✓Controller glyphs match device
✓Default configuration is performant

SteamOS · playable

!Game startup functional

Handheld	Native resolution	Estimated FPS	Verdict
Steam Deck OLED	1280×800	174 ultra	Steam Deck Verified
ROG Ally X	1920×1080	296 ultra	Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU
ROG Xbox Ally X	1920×1080	300+ ultra	Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU
Legion Go 2	1920×1200	300+ ultra	Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU
MSI Claw 8 AI+	1920×1200	270 ultra	Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU

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: 5
Steam achievements: 641
Series: The Binding of Isaac
Features: Single-playerMulti-playerShared/Split ScreenSteam AchievementsFull controller supportSteam Trading CardsSteam CloudRemote Play on TVRemote Play TogetherFamily Sharing
Languages (1): English
Full audio: English

Latest news & patches

Bonus Discounts? WTF!?2026-07-10
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Official announcements via Steam.

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FAQ

Can The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth run on a GTX 1650?

Yes. The GeForce GTX 1650 is well above The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth's recommended spec. We estimate 300+ fps at 1080p high (range 300+, low confidence, ±30%), GPU-limited. At 1440p high expect 300+ fps, so every preset holds 60 fps. Every preset on the GTX 1650.

Can The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth run on Steam Deck?

Yes. Valve rates The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth Steam Deck Verified. At the Steam Deck OLED's native 1280×800 we estimate ~174 fps on the ultra preset (range 122–226, low confidence, ±30%). 60 fps is reachable on the ultra preset. Presets for 30/40/60 fps on Steam Deck OLED.

What graphics card do I need for The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth at 1440p?

For 60 fps at 1440p high, our model points to a GeForce GTX 1630 or faster: ~202 fps (range 141–262, low confidence, ±30%). At 1080p high a GeForce GTX 1630 is enough. 4K at 60 fps needs a GeForce GTX 1630. All are the slowest current desktop cards per target. Best GPUs for The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth by brand.

Can I run The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth 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: 300+ fps (range 269–300+, low confidence, ±30%). The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth on the GeForce GTX 1650 Laptop GPU.

How much RAM does The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth need?

The publisher's Steam listing asks for 2 GB of RAM minimum and 8 GB recommended for The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth.

How much storage does The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth take?

The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth needs 0.4 GB of free storage according to the publisher's recommended spec on Steam. The minimum operating system is XP.