What to buy to run it well
Best graphics card for Core Keeper
Core Keeper recommends GeForce GTX 1050 Ti / Radeon R9 280X for a smooth experience, a GeForce GTX 10-series-era card in the mainstream class. Any card of that generation or newer meets that bar. Below are a few worth considering, and it is worked out by generation, the one graphics axis that orders honestly.
Cards that run Core Keeper well
Recommendations are the cards whose generation meets or beats what Core Keeper asks for, not a benchmarked frame-rate ranking. Within a generation we do not rank.
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Common questions
What graphics card do I need for Core Keeper?
The developer recommends GeForce GTX 1050 Ti / Radeon R9 280X, a GeForce GTX 10-series-era card, for a smooth experience. Any card of that generation or newer meets it; the most affordable in our list that clears it is the GeForce GTX 1050. The minimum to just launch is lower: GeForce GTX 460 / Radeon HD 5850.
Will an older card run Core Keeper?
It may still launch if it meets the minimum (GeForce GTX 460 / Radeon HD 5850), usually at lower settings. The recommended card above is for a smooth experience, not the bare minimum. Check your exact card with the requirements checker.