Official specs from Steam

Starbound system requirements

Minimum and recommended PC specs as listed by the developer on Steam. Native macOS version available. Native Linux build available.

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Minimum

OS *Windows XP or later
ProcessorCore 2 Duo
Memory2 GB RAM
Graphics256 MB graphics memory and directx 9.0c compatible gpu
DirectXVersion 9.0c
NetworkBroadband Internet connection
Storage3 GB available space

Recommended

OS *Windows XP or later
ProcessorCore i3
Memory4 GB RAM
GraphicsDiscrete GPU capable of directx 9.0c
DirectXVersion 9.0c
NetworkBroadband Internet connection
Storage4 GB available space

macOS minimum

OSOS 10.9 or later
Processor64 bit Intel CPU
Memory2 GB RAM
NetworkBroadband Internet connection
Storage3 GB available space

macOS recommended

OSOS 10.9 or later
Processor64 bit Intel CPU
Memory4 GB RAM
NetworkBroadband Internet connection
Storage4 GB available space

FAQ

What graphics card do I need for Starbound?

Minimum: 256 MB graphics memory and directx 9.0c compatible gpu. Recommended: Discrete GPU capable of directx 9.0c.

How much RAM does Starbound need?

Starbound needs 2 GB RAM at minimum, 4 GB RAM recommended.

How big is Starbound?

Starbound requires 3 GB available space.

Does Starbound run on Mac or Steam Deck/Linux?

Yes, there is a native macOS version. A native Linux build is available.