Official specs from Steam
Life Is Strange 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 Vista |
|---|---|
| Processor | Dual Core 2.0GHz or equivalent |
| Memory | 2 GB RAM |
| Graphics | ATI or NVidia card w/ 512 MB RAM (not recommended for Intel HD Graphics cards) |
| DirectX | Version 9.0 |
| Storage | 5 GB available space |
Recommended
| OS * | Windows 7 |
|---|---|
| Processor | Dual Core 3.0GHz or equivalent |
| Memory | 2 GB RAM |
| Graphics | ATI or NVidia card w/ 1024 MB RAM (NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260 or ATI HD 4890) |
| DirectX | Version 9.0 |
| Storage | 14 GB available space |
macOS minimum
| OS | macOS 10.11 |
|---|---|
| Processor | 1.8GHz Intel or greater |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics | 512Mb AMD 4850, 512Mb Nvidia GT130, Intel HD4000 (See Notes for more details) |
| Storage | 15 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 MacBook Airs released since Mid 2012 (1) |
| Note | * All 13” MacBook Pros released since Mid 2012 (1) |
| Note | * All 15” & 17" MacBook Pros released since Mid 2010 with a 512Mb graphics card or better |
| Note | * All Mac Minis released since Late 2012 (1) |
| Note | * All iMacs released since Early 2009 with a 512Mb graphics card or better |
| Note | * All Mac Pros released since early 2009 |
| Note | (1) HD4000 & HD5000 cards require at least 8GB of System Memory |
| Note | * All MacBooks released since Early 2016 |
FAQ
What graphics card do I need for Life Is Strange?
Minimum: ATI or NVidia card w/ 512 MB RAM (not recommended for Intel HD Graphics cards). Recommended: ATI or NVidia card w/ 1024 MB RAM (NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260 or ATI HD 4890).
How much RAM does Life Is Strange need?
Life Is Strange needs 2 GB RAM at minimum, 2 GB RAM recommended.
How big is Life Is Strange?
Life Is Strange requires 5 GB available space.
Does Life Is Strange run on Mac or Steam Deck/Linux?
Yes, there is a native macOS version. A native Linux build is available.