What to buy to run it well
Best graphics card for Planet Coaster
Planet Coaster recommends nVidia GTX 980 (4GB)/AMD R9 380 (4GB) for a smooth experience, a GeForce GTX 900 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 Planet Coaster well
Recommendations are the cards whose generation meets or beats what Planet Coaster 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 Planet Coaster?
The developer recommends nVidia GTX 980 (4GB)/AMD R9 380 (4GB), a GeForce GTX 900 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: nVidia GTX 560 (2GB)/AMD Radeon 7850 (2GB).
Will an older card run Planet Coaster?
It may still launch if it meets the minimum (nVidia GTX 560 (2GB)/AMD Radeon 7850 (2GB)), 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.