Official specs from Steam
Alan Wake system requirements
Minimum and recommended PC specs as listed by the developer on Steam.
Minimum
| OS * | Windows XP SP2 |
|---|---|
| Processor | Dual Core 2GHz Intel or 2.8GHz AMD |
| Memory | 2 GB RAM |
| Graphics | DirectX 10 compatible with 512MB RAM |
| DirectX® | 9.0c |
| Hard Drive | 8 GB HD space |
| Sound | DirectX 9.0c compatible |
Recommended
| OS * | Windows 7 |
|---|---|
| Processor | Quad Core 2.66GHz Intel or 3.2GHz AMD |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics | DirectX 10 compatible or later with 1GB RAM |
| DirectX® | 10 |
| Hard Drive | 8 GB HD space |
| Sound | DirectX 9.0c compatible |
FAQ
What graphics card do I need for Alan Wake?
Minimum: DirectX 10 compatible with 512MB RAM. Recommended: DirectX 10 compatible or later with 1GB RAM.
How much RAM does Alan Wake need?
Alan Wake needs 2 GB RAM at minimum, 4 GB RAM recommended.
How big is Alan Wake?
Alan Wake requires 8 GB HD space.
Does Alan Wake run on Mac or Steam Deck/Linux?
There is no native macOS version. There is no native Linux build (Proton compatibility may vary).