Best settings

Terraria Best Settings for FPS (2026)

Practical presets to improve performance without destroying image quality.

Check your PCRequirementsSteam Deck

Recommended tweaks

  • Frame skip off on strong devices
  • Lighting quality medium for bosses
  • Controller configs are excellent on Deck
  • Tiny install — keep on internal SSD
Target GPU (rec)Any modern iGPU
Minimum GPU128 MB video
RAM4 GB recommended

FAQ — Terraria performance

Does Terraria run on Steam Deck?

Yes — Steam Deck Verified and a top pick for long crafting sessions.

Best settings for Terraria on PC?

Start with Medium presets, lower shadows/effects first, and use FSR/DLSS if available. Cap FPS to your display for smoother framing.