Valheim
PC requirements, performance and Steam Deck status
- Minimum
- GeForce GTX 950
- Recommended
- GeForce GTX 1060 6GB
- 60 fps 1080p high
- GeForce RTX 3050 6GB (~62 fps, est.)
- Steam Deck
- Steam Deck Verified · ~40 fps ultra (est.)
- Genres
- Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG
- Release
- Sep 9, 2026
- Developer
- Iron Gate AB
- Publisher
- Coffee Stain Publishing
A collaborative exploration and survival game for 1-10 players, set in a procedurally generated afterlife inspired by Viking culture. Battle, build, and conquer your way to a saga worthy of Odin’s patronage!
Open World Survival CraftSurvivalOnline Co-OpOpen WorldMultiplayerBuildingCraftingBase BuildingExplorationCo-op
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What you need for Valheim
Valheim needs about a GeForce RTX 3050 6GB for 60 fps at 1080p high and a Radeon RX 5600 XT 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 | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB | Core i3-9100F |
| 1080p · 144 fps · Medium | Arc A750 | Ryzen 5 3600 |
| 1440p · 60 fps · High | Radeon RX 5600 XT | Core i3-9100F |
| 1440p · 120 fps · High | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB | Core i5-9400F |
| 4K · 60 fps · High | Radeon RX 6700 XT | Core i3-9100F |
Slowest current desktop parts (2020+ GPUs, 2019+ CPUs) our model expects to reach each target. Best GPUs for Valheim →
Estimated FPS on popular graphics cards (high preset)
| Graphics card | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1650 | 43 | 30 | 18 |
| GeForce GTX 1060 6GB | 60 | 42 | 25 |
| GeForce RTX 2060 6GB | 90 | 63 | 38 |
| Radeon RX 6600 | 99 | 69 | 41 |
| GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | 107 | 75 | 45 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | 111 | 78 | 47 |
| Radeon RX 7600 | 124 | 87 | 52 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | 126 | 89 | 53 |
| GeForce RTX 3070 | 148 | 104 | 62 |
| GeForce RTX 4070 | 186 | 131 | 78 |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT | 208 | 146 | 87 |
| GeForce RTX 5070 | 214 | 150 | 90 |
| Radeon RX 9070 XT | 279 | 195 | 117 |
| GeForce RTX 4080 | 289 | 202 | 121 |
| GeForce RTX 5090 | 300+ | 300+ | 194 |
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.
Valheim system requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 or later | Windows 10 or later |
| Processor | 2.6 GHz Quad Core or similar No specific model named. Estimated from the legacy requirement. | i5 3GHz or Ryzen 5 3GHz No specific model named. Estimated from the legacy requirement. |
| Graphics | GeForce GTX 950 or Radeon HD 7970 | GeForce GTX 1060 or Radeon RX 580 |
| Memory | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | 1 GB | 1 GB |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Notes | The following languages have been partially translated by the community: Svenska, Italiano, Romanian, български, македонски, Suomi, Dansk, íslenska, Lietuvių kalba, čeština, Magyar nyelv, Português europeu, 한국어 (불완전한), Norsk, ภาษาไทย, ქართული ენა, Abenaki, Slovenčina | — |
Source: Steam.
Valheim 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 | 40 ultra | Steam Deck Verified |
| ROG Ally X | 1920×1080 | 33 ultra | Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU |
| ROG Xbox Ally X | 1920×1080 | 38 ultra | Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU |
| Legion Go 2 | 1920×1200 | 34 ultra | Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU |
| MSI Claw 8 AI+ | 1920×1200 | 34 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
- 1
- Steam achievements
- 53
- Metacritic
- 89
- Features
- Single-playerMulti-playerCo-opOnline Co-opSteam AchievementsFull controller supportCamera ComfortCustom Volume ControlsAdjustable DifficultyDualShock Controller SupportDualSense Controller SupportSave AnytimeStereo SoundSteam CloudStatsRemote Play on TabletFamily Sharing
- Languages (14)
- English, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Turkish, Japanese, Portuguese - Brazil, Polish, Ukrainian, Italian, Korean, Traditional Chinese
Latest news & patches
- Patch 1.0.15Patch2026-09-18
- Patch 1.0.14Patch2026-09-17
- Hotfix 1.0.10 & 1.0.12Patch2026-09-11
- Valheim 1.0 Has Arrived!2026-09-09
- Word from the Devs: Almost there…2026-08-20
- Word From the Devs: See You Soon!2026-06-24
Official announcements via Steam.
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FAQ
Can Valheim run on a GTX 1650?
Yes, at lower settings. The GeForce GTX 1650 meets Valheim's minimum spec but not the recommended one. We estimate ~43 fps at 1080p high (range 34–51, medium confidence, ±20%), GPU-limited. For 60 fps at 1080p, use the low preset. The cheapest current card for 60 fps at 1080p high is the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB (~62 fps). Every preset on the GTX 1650.
Can Valheim run on Steam Deck?
Yes. Valve rates Valheim Steam Deck Verified. At the Steam Deck OLED's native 1280×800 we estimate ~40 fps on the ultra preset (range 32–48, medium confidence, ±20%). 60 fps is reachable on the medium preset. Presets for 30/40/60 fps on Steam Deck OLED.
What graphics card do I need for Valheim at 1440p?
For 60 fps at 1440p high, our model points to a Radeon RX 5600 XT or faster: ~65 fps (range 52–77, medium confidence, ±20%). At 1080p high a GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is enough. 4K at 60 fps needs a Radeon RX 6700 XT. All are the slowest current desktop cards per target. Best GPUs for Valheim by brand.
Can I run Valheim on a laptop?
Yes, with a fast enough GPU. Of the 30 laptop GPUs we list, the GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop GPU is the slowest expected to reach 60 fps at 1080p high: ~62 fps (range 50–75, medium confidence, ±20%). The slowest one that meets the minimum spec, the GeForce GTX 1650 Laptop GPU, gets ~58 fps at 1080p low. Valheim on the GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop GPU.
How much RAM does Valheim need?
The publisher's Steam listing asks for 8 GB of RAM minimum and 16 GB recommended for Valheim.
How much storage does Valheim take?
Valheim needs 1 GB of free storage according to the publisher's recommended spec on Steam. The minimum operating system is Windows 10 or later.