Crypt of the NecroDancer: PC requirements and the PC you need
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Cover artwork © the game's publisher.
About Crypt of the NecroDancer
Crypt of the NecroDancer is an action and RPG game, made by Brace Yourself Games and published by Brace Yourself Games and Klei Entertainment. It came out on 23 Apr 2015. You can play it single player, multiplayer, co-op or split-screen co-op. It works fully with a controller and supports mods.
What Crypt of the NecroDancer needs
In plain words: to play at all it needs almost any graphics, even the graphics built into the processor, with at least 1GB of memory.
| Part | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Graphics card | 512MB VRAM | Not published |
| Processor | 2GHz | Not published |
| Memory (RAM) | 1000 MB RAM | Not published |
| Storage | 1600 MB available space | Not published |
From the Steam store page, checked 16 October 2026. The makers sometimes change these; their page is always right.
Will my computer play Crypt of the NecroDancer?
On most computers we find the graphics card for you. Add your processor and memory, and we will tell you if it plays, and what to upgrade if not.
A low-spec PC or a high-spec PC?
This is a light game: almost any of our gaming PCs will run it comfortably.
On a PC that only just meets the minimum, the game will start and play, but on low settings: simpler shadows and textures, shorter view distances and fewer frames each second, so fast moments can feel less smooth. A 1080p screen is the sensible match.
On a PC that meets or beats the recommended spec, you can turn the settings up: sharper textures, proper shadows and lighting, more detail in the distance, and a smoother picture. A stronger PC also lets you use a sharper 1440p or high-refresh screen.
Our PCs that meet the published spec
Refurbished1080p gaming
Sandbox Snowflake 3400G refurbished gaming PC
Ryzen 5 3400G + Radeon Vega 11 (built in)
No separate graphics card: good for Minecraft for Windows, Roblox, Fortnite at low settings, and everyday use. A graphics card can be added later.
- Processor
- AMD Ryzen 5 3400G (4 cores, 8 threads, built-in Radeon graphics) (tested)
- Graphics
- Radeon Vega 11 graphics built into the processor
- Memory
- 16GB DDR4 memory
- Storage
- 500GB WD Blue 2.5-inch SSD (tested)
- Windows
- Windows 11 Home not included (optional extra, installed by us)
£489
Built to order
Games this PC plays
- Fortnite Plays on low settings
- Minecraft (Bedrock Edition for Windows) Plays well
- Roblox Plays well
- VALORANT Plays well
- Counter-Strike 2 Plays well
- League of Legends Plays well
- Dota 2 Plays well
- Grand Theft Auto V Legacy Plays well
- Terraria Plays well
- Garry's Mod Plays well
Comes with an RGB case - you can swap it for a non-RGB case if you prefer.
Sold by Sandbox Computers, Worcester
Refurbished1080p gaming
Sandbox Robin 3400G 1060 refurbished gaming PC
Ryzen 5 3400G + GTX 1060
Made for 1080p screens: Fortnite, Valorant, Minecraft and Rocket League play well. The newest big games may need lower settings.
- Processor
- AMD Ryzen 5 3400G (4 cores, 8 threads, built-in Radeon graphics) (tested)
- Graphics
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB
- Memory
- 16GB DDR4 memory
- Storage
- 500GB WD Blue 2.5-inch SSD (tested) + 1TB 3.5-inch hard drive (tested) + 1TB hard drive
- Windows
- Windows 11 Home not included (optional extra, installed by us)
£599
Built to order
Games this PC plays
- Fortnite Plays well
- Minecraft (Bedrock Edition for Windows) Plays well
- Roblox Plays well
- VALORANT Plays well
- Counter-Strike 2 Plays well
- League of Legends Plays well
- EA SPORTS FC™ 26 Plays on low settings
- Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced Plays on low settings
- Marvel Rivals Plays on low settings
- Call of Duty® Plays on low settings
Comes with an RGB case - you can swap it for a non-RGB case if you prefer.
Sold by Sandbox Computers, Worcester
Refurbished1080p gaming
Sandbox Typhoon 1060X refurbished gaming PC
Ryzen 5 4500 + GTX 1060
Made for 1080p screens: Fortnite, Valorant, Minecraft and Rocket League play well. The newest big games may need lower settings.
- Processor
- AMD Ryzen 5 4500 (6 cores, 12 threads)
- Graphics
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB
- Memory
- 16GB DDR4 memory
- Storage
- 256GB SSD + 1TB 3.5-inch hard drive (tested) + 1TB hard drive
- Windows
- Windows 11 Home not included (optional extra, installed by us)
£609
Built to order
Games this PC plays
- Fortnite Plays well
- Minecraft: Java Edition Plays on low settings
- Minecraft (Bedrock Edition for Windows) Plays well
- Roblox Plays well
- VALORANT Plays well
- Counter-Strike 2 Plays well
- League of Legends Plays well
- EA SPORTS FC™ 26 Plays on low settings
- Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced Plays on low settings
- Marvel Rivals Plays on low settings
Comes with an RGB case - you can swap it for a non-RGB case if you prefer.
Sold by Sandbox Computers, Worcester
Questions about Crypt of the NecroDancer on PC
What graphics card do I need for Crypt of the NecroDancer?
The makers say the minimum is 512MB VRAM. In plain words: almost any graphics, even the graphics built into the processor for a good experience.
How much memory (RAM) does Crypt of the NecroDancer need?
At least 1GB. 16GB is the sensible amount for a gaming PC today.
Is Crypt of the NecroDancer multiplayer?
Yes. You can play it single player, multiplayer, co-op or split-screen co-op.
Can a gaming PC from Sandbox Computers run Crypt of the NecroDancer?
Our PCs meet the minimum spec. Ask us and we will suggest one that runs it well.
How we match: we compare the graphics card and the memory in each PC with the makers' spec, because those decide most of how a game runs. For very new or demanding games, ask us and we will check the processor too. More help: graphics cards explained, how much RAM, which screen.