Sea of Thieves vs No Man's Sky: System Requirements Compared (2026)
Side-by-side PC requirements for Sea of Thieves and No Man's Sky.
Last updated 2026-09-09 · evergreen reference
Sea of Thieves and No Man's Sky sit at demand tiers 5/9 and 3/9. Sea of Thieves is the harder of the two to run; No Man's Sky is the lighter install. Below is a direct spec comparison.
Sea of Thieves vs No Man's Sky: requirements
Demand tier, recommended GPU and 1440p GPU need.
Head-to-head
Sea of Thieves vs No Man's Sky (estimates, not benchmarks).
| Game | Demand tier | Rec. GPU (60fps/1080p) | GPU for 60fps/1440p |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea of Thieves | tier 5/9 | GTX 1660 Super | RX 6600 XT |
| No Man's Sky | tier 3/9 | GTX 1650 | GTX 1650 |
Verdict
Which is heavier.
Heavier title
Sea of Thieves needs roughly a GTX 1660 Super-class GPU for smooth 1080p, versus a GTX 1650 class for No Man's Sky.
Which should you install first
A practical tie-breaker.
Start with the lighter title
No Man's Sky is the easier install on weaker hardware. If your PC clears No Man's Sky comfortably, Sea of Thieves is the next step up.
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