Checked October 1, 2026
tModLoader System Requirements
Official minimum and recommended PC requirements for tModLoader, taken from its Steam store listing. tModLoader currently has 11,539 players in game.
Minimum — PC / Windows
| OS * | Windows 7 x64, 8/8.1 x64, 10, 11 |
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| Processor | 2.0 Ghz |
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| Memory | 6 GB RAM |
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| Graphics | FNA Requirements |
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| DirectX | Version 11 |
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| Storage | 500 MB available space |
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| Additional Notes | tModLoader relies on NET 8 runtime. NET 8 requirements: . Additional Requirements may vary with installed Workshop Items |
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Recommended — PC / Windows
| OS | Windows 10, 11 |
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| Processor | Dual Core 3.0 Ghz |
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| Memory | 16 GB RAM |
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| Graphics | FNA Requirements |
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| DirectX | Version 11 |
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| Storage | 20000 MB available space |
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| Additional Notes | tModLoader relies on NET 8 runtime. NET 8 requirements: . Additional Requirements may vary with installed Workshop Items |
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Minimum — macOS
| OS | (1.4.4) OSX 12 Monterey; (1.4.3) OSX 10.15 Catalina |
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| Processor | 2.0 Ghz |
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| Memory | 4 GB RAM |
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| Graphics | FNA Requirements |
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| Storage | 500 MB available space |
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| Additional Notes | tModLoader relies on NET 8 runtime. NET 8 requirements: . Additional Requirements may vary with installed Workshop Items |
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Recommended — macOS
| OS | OSX 12 Monterey or Higher |
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| Processor | Dual Core 3.0 Ghz |
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| Memory | 12 GB RAM |
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| Graphics | FNA Requirements |
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| Storage | 20000 MB available space |
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| Additional Notes | tModLoader relies on NET 8 runtime. NET 8 requirements: . Additional Requirements may vary with installed Workshop Items |
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Minimum — Linux
| OS | Ubuntu 16.04 LTS or higher |
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| Processor | 2.0 Ghz |
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| Memory | 4 GB RAM |
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| Graphics | FNA Requirements |
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| Storage | 500 MB available space |
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| Additional Notes | tModLoader relies on NET 8 runtime. NET 8 requirements: . Additional Requirements may vary with installed Workshop Items |
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Recommended — Linux
| OS | Ubuntu 16.04 LTS or higher |
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| Processor | Dual Core 3.0 Ghz |
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| Memory | 12 GB RAM |
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| Graphics | FNA Requirements |
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| Storage | 20000 MB available space |
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| Additional Notes | tModLoader relies on NET 8 runtime. NET 8 requirements: . Additional Requirements may vary with installed Workshop Items |
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Will my PC run tModLoader?
Compare each row above with your own hardware. Meeting the minimum specification targets roughly 30 FPS at 1080p on low settings; the recommended specification targets around 60 FPS at 1080p on medium to high. Use the VRAM calculator to check whether your graphics card has enough memory for your resolution, and the PSU calculator before an upgrade.
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