Official specs from Steam
Paralives system requirements
Minimum and recommended PC specs as listed by the developer on Steam. Native macOS version available.
Minimum
| OS | Windows 10 |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5 or AMD Ryzen 5 @ 2.5 GHz |
| Memory | 12 GB RAM |
| Graphics | GTX 1060 or RX 6600 XT |
| DirectX | Version 11 |
| Storage | 8 GB available space |
| Additional Notes | If your framerate is low, lower the display resolution and other graphic settings |
Recommended
| OS | Windows 11 |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5 or AMD Ryzen 5 @ 3.0 GHz |
| Memory | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | RTX 2060 or RX 7600 XT |
| DirectX | Version 11 |
| Storage | 8 GB available space |
| Additional Notes | If your framerate is low, lower the display resolution and other graphic settings |
macOS minimum
| Note | Requires an Apple processor |
|---|---|
| OS | macOS Big Sur 11 (or newer) |
| Processor | Apple M2 |
| Memory | 12 GB RAM |
| Graphics | Apple M2 |
| Additional Notes | If your framerate is low, lower the display resolution and other graphic settings |
macOS recommended
| Note | Requires an Apple processor |
|---|---|
| OS | macOS Big Sur 11 (or newer) |
| Processor | Apple M3 |
| Memory | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | Apple M3 |
| Additional Notes | If your framerate is low, lower the display resolution and other graphic settings |
FAQ
What graphics card do I need for Paralives?
Minimum: GTX 1060 or RX 6600 XT. Recommended: RTX 2060 or RX 7600 XT.
How much RAM does Paralives need?
Paralives needs 12 GB RAM at minimum, 16 GB RAM recommended.
How big is Paralives?
Paralives requires 8 GB available space.
Does Paralives run on Mac or Steam Deck/Linux?
Yes, there is a native macOS version. There is no native Linux build (Proton compatibility may vary).