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Can I run Blacklight: Retribution?

Blacklight: Retribution (2012) is an action game and a very light game for a PC. It even runs on integrated graphics, so most laptops and office PCs can play it.

Very light2012ActionFree To PlayPC (Windows)
Blacklight: Retribution (Steam store picture)
Picture: Steam store, © Blacklight: Retribution publisher

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Blacklight: Retribution system requirements

MinimumRecommended
OSNot listedWindows 10 (64-bit)
ProcessorDual-Core CPUQuad-Core CPU
Memory2 GB RAM4 GB RAM
Graphics256MB DX9 GPU (Geforce 8xxx or Radeon HD2xxx)1GB+ DX11 GPU
Storage8 GB HD space8 GB HD space

Source: the official Blacklight: Retribution Steam page, checked October 2026.

Which PC runs Blacklight: Retribution?

To play it you need at least integrated graphics (Intel UHD / Iris Xe) or any graphics card, an Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 class processor and 2 GB of RAM. For the recommended (high) settings: integrated graphics (Intel UHD / Iris Xe) or any graphics card, an Intel Core i3-6100 class processor and 4 GB of RAM.

Graphics card: minimum

  • Intel UHD / Iris Xe (integrated)
  • GeForce GT 1030
  • GeForce GTX 750 Ti

Graphics card: high settings

  • Intel UHD / Iris Xe (integrated)
  • GeForce GT 1030
  • GeForce GTX 750 Ti

Processor: minimum

  • Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600
  • Intel Core i3-6100
  • AMD FX-8350

Processor: high settings

  • Intel Core i3-6100
  • AMD FX-8350
  • Intel Core i5-4460

How common PCs do: GTX 1650 + Core i5-8400 + 16 GB: 100%, high settings; RTX 3060 + Ryzen 5 5600 + 16 GB: 100%, high settings; Laptop with integrated graphics + 8 GB: 100%, high settings.

Parts with the same speed (and newer, faster ones) work too. Laptop versions of a graphics card are usually a little slower.

PC builds for Blacklight: Retribution

Parts from our product guides: the lowest of each that reaches the game's recommended specs. Prices change every day, so Amazon shows today's price.

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Blacklight: Retribution: questions

What are the minimum system requirements for Blacklight: Retribution?
Minimum: processor Dual-Core CPU; 2 GB RAM; graphics 256MB DX9 GPU (Geforce 8xxx or Radeon HD2xxx); 8 GB HD space.
What are the recommended requirements for Blacklight: Retribution?
Recommended: processor Quad-Core CPU; 4 GB RAM; graphics 1GB+ DX11 GPU; 8 GB HD space.
What graphics card do I need for Blacklight: Retribution?
At least a Intel UHD / Iris Xe (integrated), GeForce GT 1030, GeForce GTX 750 Ti or a card of the same speed for the minimum settings; for the recommended settings a Intel UHD / Iris Xe (integrated), GeForce GT 1030, GeForce GTX 750 Ti or faster.
Can a GTX 1650 run Blacklight: Retribution?
Yes. The GTX 1650 reaches the minimum graphics and the recommended graphics too. A whole PC with a GTX 1650, a Core i5-8400 and 16 GB of RAM gets 100% in our checker (high settings).
Can Blacklight: Retribution run without a graphics card (integrated graphics)?
Yes. The minimum graphics are integrated graphics level, so a laptop or PC without a graphics card can run it, usually on low to medium settings.
Is 8 GB of RAM enough for Blacklight: Retribution?
Yes. 8 GB meets the recommended memory for Blacklight: Retribution.
How much storage does Blacklight: Retribution need?
Blacklight: Retribution needs 8 GB HD space of free space.

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