How much RAM does SteamWorld Heist need?

SteamWorld Heist lists 1 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.

Is a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 still enough for SteamWorld Heist?

It matches the game's stated target, so it will run, but it is an older part. A current card in the budget tier above gives you driver support and better efficiency for a similar outlay.

SteamWorld Heist System Requirements

Jun 7, 2016RPGStrategy

SteamWorld Heist, released Jun 7, 2016, is a rpg / strategy game from Image & Form Games. Its recommended spec points at NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 graphics with an Intel Core i3-3240-class CPU; below we translate that into parts you can actually buy today.

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Official System Requirements

The minimum specs for SteamWorld Heist call for NVIDIA GeForce GT 640-class graphics, Intel Core i3-3240-class processor, 1 GB of RAM and 320 MB of storage.

The recommended specs for SteamWorld Heist call for NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660-class graphics and Intel Core i3-3240-class processor.

Component	Minimum	Recommended
CPU	Intel Core i3-3240	Intel Core i3-3240
GPU	NVIDIA GeForce GT 640	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660
RAM	1 GB	—
Storage	320 MB	—

Original published requirement text

Minimum: Minimum:

OS *: Windows Vista 32 bit
Processor: 2 GHz, SSE2 support
Memory: 1024 MB RAM
Graphics: OpenGL 2.1-compatible, 512 MB video memory, framebuffer object support. E.g. Intel HD 4600 or better.
Storage: 320 MB available space
Sound Card: OpenAL compatible
Additional Notes: You may need to update your graphics drivers for OpenGL 2.1 support.

Recommended: Recommended:

Processor: 2 GHz dual-core
Graphics: Geforce GTX 660 / Radeon 7870 or better.

Best GPU for SteamWorld Heist

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SteamWorld Heist's stated graphics card is roughly NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT, with cheaper and faster options either side.

Budget

Intel Arc B570

~$259.99

score 21010 GB VRAMBattlemage

Intel Arc B570 is the cheapest current card that clears this game's recommended bar with 10GB VRAM. Fine for 1080p.

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Other options at this level

Intel Arc B580 · 12GB~$250Buy
AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT · 16GB~$320Buy
AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT · 12GB~$400Buy
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 · 8GB~$409.22Buy

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Recommended

AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT

~$350

score 24016 GB VRAMRDNA 4

AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT adds headroom with 16GB VRAM - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.

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Other options at this level

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 · 12GB~$520Buy
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 · 8GB~$646.99Buy
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti · 8GB~$659.98Buy

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Performance

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti

~$430

score 27516 GB VRAMBlackwell

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti leaves plenty of margin with 16GB VRAM for higher resolutions and frame rates.

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Other options at this level

AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT · 16GB~$539.99Buy
AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE · 16GB~$550Buy
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 · 12GB~$560Buy
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Super · 12GB~$809.22Buy

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Best CPU for SteamWorld Heist

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SteamWorld Heist's stated processor is roughly Intel Core i3-3240 level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Ryzen 5 5500, with cheaper and faster options either side.

Budget

Intel Core i3-14100F

~$104.97

score 130Raptor Lake Refresh

Intel Core i3-14100F is the cheapest current chip that clears this game's recommended bar. Fine for 1080p.

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Other options at this level

Intel Core i3-13100F ~$100Buy
Intel Core i5-12400F ~$169.85Buy

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Recommended

AMD Ryzen 5 5500

~$84.93

score 140Zen 3

AMD Ryzen 5 5500 adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.

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Other options at this level

AMD Ryzen 5 5600 ~$140.99Buy
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X ~$177.97Buy
Intel Core i5-13400F ~$180Buy

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Performance

AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT

~$179

score 170Zen 3

AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT leaves plenty of margin for higher resolutions and frame rates.

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Other options at this level

Intel Core i5-14400F ~$178.99Buy
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X ~$209Buy
Intel Core i5-13500 ~$265Buy

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Recommended PC build for SteamWorld Heist

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Want the whole tower speced out? Our SteamWorld Heist build guide pairs these CPU and GPU picks with RAM, motherboard, SSD, PSU and case at budget, recommended and performance tiers, with an approximate total.

Can these parts run SteamWorld Heist?

Can the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT run SteamWorld Heist?: Yes. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT is well ahead of SteamWorld Heist's NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
Can the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 run SteamWorld Heist?: Yes. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is well ahead of SteamWorld Heist's Intel Core i3-3240 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.

FAQ

What is the cheapest GPU for SteamWorld Heist?: Intel Arc B570 - Intel Arc B570 is the cheapest current card that clears this game's recommended bar with 10GB VRAM. Fine for 1080p.
Which CPU should I get for SteamWorld Heist?: AMD Ryzen 5 5500 - AMD Ryzen 5 5500 adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
How much RAM does SteamWorld Heist need?: SteamWorld Heist lists 1 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.
Is a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 still enough for SteamWorld Heist?: It matches the game's stated target, so it will run, but it is an older part. A current card in the budget tier above gives you driver support and better efficiency for a similar outlay.