About Banished
Welcome to the world of Banished! In this city-building strategy game, you control a group of exiled travelers who decide to restart their lives in a new land. They have only the clothes on their backs and a cart filled with supplies from their homeland. The objective of the game is to keep the population alive and grow it into a successful culture. Options for feeding the people include hunting and gathering, agriculture, trade, and fishing. However, sustainable practices must be considered to survive in the long term.
Release dates by platform
Reviews & players
PC system requirements
Official specs from Steam
Minimum
| OS * | Win XP SP3 / Vista / Windows 7 / Windows 8 |
|---|---|
| Processor | 2 GHz Intel Dual Core processor |
| Memory | 512 MB RAM |
| Graphics | 512 MB DirectX 9.0c compatible card (shader model 2) |
| DirectX | Version 9.0c |
| Storage | 250 MB available space |
Recommended
| OS * | Windows 7 / Windows 8 |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5 processor (or greater) |
| Memory | 512 MB RAM |
| Graphics | 512 MB DirectX 10 compatible card |
| DirectX | Version 11 |
| Storage | 250 MB available space |
Banished FAQ
When did Banished come out?
Banished was released on February 18, 2014 for PC.
Is Banished on PlayStation 5?
No. Banished has not been announced for PlayStation 5. It is available on PC.
Is Banished on Xbox Series X|S?
No. Banished has not been announced for Xbox Series X|S. It is available on PC.
Is Banished on Nintendo Switch 2?
No. Banished has not been announced for Nintendo Switch 2. It is available on PC.
Who is making Banished?
Banished is developed by Shining Rock Software.
Is Banished multiplayer?
No. Banished is single player only.
How much does Banished cost?
Banished costs $19.99 on Steam. Prices checked October 9, 2026.
Is Banished good?
Steam players rate it "Very Positive" — 90% of 43,371 reviews are positive. Critics average 68/100.
What are the minimum PC requirements for Banished?
The minimum GPU is 512 MB DirectX 9.0c compatible card (shader model 2). See the full minimum and recommended specs on our Banished system requirements page.
