Official specs from Steam
The Walking Dead system requirements
Minimum and recommended PC specs as listed by the developer on Steam. Native macOS version available.
Minimum
| OS | XP Service Pack 3 |
|---|---|
| Processor | 2.0 GHz Pentium 4 or equivalent |
| Memory | 3 GB RAM |
| Hard Disk Space | 2 GB |
| Video Card | ATI or nVidia card with 512 MB RAM (not supported on Intel integrated graphics) |
| DirectX® | Direct X 9.0c |
| Sound | Direct X 9.0c sound device |
Recommended
| OS * | Windows 7 |
|---|---|
| Processor | Core 2 Duo 2GHz or equivalent |
| Memory | 3 GB RAM |
| Hard Disk Space | 2 GB |
| Video Card | ATI or nVidia card with 1024 MB RAM |
| DirectX® | Direct X 9.0c |
| Sound | Direct X 9.0c sound device |
macOS minimum
| OS | Snow Leopard (10.6.X) |
|---|---|
| Processor | 2.3 GHz Intel |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM |
| Hard Disk Space | 2 GB |
| Video Card | ATI or nVidia card with 512 MB RAM (not supported on Intel integrated graphics) |
| Additional | Not supported on Intel integrated graphics, Mac Minis or early-generation MacBooks |
macOS recommended
| OS | Snow Leopard (10.6.X) |
|---|---|
| Processor | Core 2 Duo 2GHz |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM |
| Hard Disk Space | 2 GB Space Free |
| Video Card | ATI or nVidia card with 1024 MB RAM |
| Additional | Not supported on Intel integrated graphics, Mac Minis or early-generation MacBooks |
FAQ
What graphics card do I need for The Walking Dead?
Minimum: ATI or nVidia card with 512 MB RAM (not supported on Intel integrated graphics). Recommended: ATI or nVidia card with 1024 MB RAM.
How much RAM does The Walking Dead need?
The Walking Dead needs 3 GB RAM at minimum, 3 GB RAM recommended.
How big is The Walking Dead?
The Walking Dead requires 2 GB.
Does The Walking Dead run on Mac or Steam Deck/Linux?
Yes, there is a native macOS version. There is no native Linux build (Proton compatibility may vary).