What to buy to run it well
Best graphics card for Metro: Last Light
Metro: Last Light recommends DirectX 11 compliant graphics card (GeForce GTX 480 and above) for a smooth experience, a GeForce GTX 400-600 series-era card in the entry 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 Metro: Last Light well
Recommendations are the cards whose generation meets or beats what Metro: Last Light 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 Metro: Last Light?
The developer recommends DirectX 11 compliant graphics card (GeForce GTX 480 and above), a GeForce GTX 400-600 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: DirectX 10.
Will an older card run Metro: Last Light?
It may still launch if it meets the minimum (DirectX 10), 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.