Official specs from Steam
Alien: Isolation system requirements
Minimum and recommended PC specs as listed by the developer on Steam. Native macOS version available. Native Linux build available.
Minimum
| OS * | Windows 7 (32bit) |
|---|---|
| Processor | 3.16Ghz Intel Core 2 Duo E8500 |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics | 1GB (AMD Radeon HD 5550 or Nvidia GeForce GT 430) |
| DirectX | Version 11 |
| Network | Broadband Internet connection |
| Storage | 35 GB available space |
| Additional Notes | Microsoft no longer supports Windows 10 or older versions |
Recommended
| OS * | Windows 7 (64bit) |
|---|---|
| Processor | AMD: Phenom II X4 955 - 4 Core, 3.2 GHz or Intel: Core 2 Quad Q9650 - 4 Core, 3.0 GHz |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | 2GB (AMD GPU: AMD Radeon R9 200 Series or Nvidia GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX660) |
| DirectX | Version 11 |
| Network | Broadband Internet connection |
| Storage | 35 GB available space |
| Additional Notes | Microsoft no longer supports Windows 10 or older versions |
macOS minimum
| OS | macOS 10.10.4 |
|---|---|
| Processor | 2GHz Intel Core i5 or greater |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics | 1GB AMD 5750, 1GB Nvidia 650M, 1.5 GB Intel Iris Pro 5200 (See Notes for more details) |
| Storage | 35 GB available space |
| Additional Notes | The game is supported on the following Macs. To check your Mac model and when it was released, select About This Mac from the Apple menu on your menu bar. * All 13” MacBook Pros released since 2016 |
| Note | * All 15” MacBook Pros released since Mid 2012 with a 1GB graphics card or better |
| Note | * All 21.5” iMacs released since Late 2013 (Models with an Intel HD5000 graphics card are not supported.) |
| Note | * All 27” iMacs released since Mid 2010 with a 1GB graphics card or better |
| Note | * All Mac Pros released since Late 2009 |
FAQ
What graphics card do I need for Alien: Isolation?
Minimum: 1GB (AMD Radeon HD 5550 or Nvidia GeForce GT 430). Recommended: 2GB (AMD GPU: AMD Radeon R9 200 Series or Nvidia GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX660).
How much RAM does Alien: Isolation need?
Alien: Isolation needs 4 GB RAM at minimum, 8 GB RAM recommended.
How big is Alien: Isolation?
Alien: Isolation requires 35 GB available space.
Does Alien: Isolation run on Mac or Steam Deck/Linux?
Yes, there is a native macOS version. A native Linux build is available.