Official specs from Steam
Plants vs. Zombies system requirements
Minimum and recommended PC specs as listed by the developer on Steam. Native macOS version available.
Minimum
| OS * | Windows XP/Vista/7 |
|---|---|
| Processor | 1.2GHz+ processor |
| Memory | 1GB of RAM |
| Graphics | 128MB of video memory, 16-bit or 32-bit color quality |
| DirectX | DirectX 8 or later |
| Hard Drive | 65+MB of free hard drive space |
| Sound | DirectX-compatible sound |
macOS minimum
| OS | Mac OS X 10.5.8-10.6.x |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Duo 1.66GHz+ |
| Memory | 1GB of RAM |
| Graphics | 64MB of video memory, 16-bit or 32-bit color quality |
| Hard Drive | 50+MB of free hard drive space |
| Sound | Standard audio |
FAQ
What graphics card do I need for Plants vs. Zombies?
Minimum: 128MB of video memory, 16-bit or 32-bit color quality.
How much RAM does Plants vs. Zombies need?
Plants vs. Zombies needs 1GB of RAM at minimum.
How big is Plants vs. Zombies?
Plants vs. Zombies requires 65+MB of free hard drive space.
Does Plants vs. Zombies run on Mac or Steam Deck/Linux?
Yes, there is a native macOS version. There is no native Linux build (Proton compatibility may vary).