Official specs from Steam
Metro: Last Light 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 XP (32-Bit only), Vista, 7, or 8 |
|---|---|
| Processor | Dual Core CPU (2.2+ GHz Dual Core CPU or better) |
| Memory | 2GB |
| Hard Disk Space | |
| Video Card | DirectX 9, Shader Model 3 compliant graphics cards (GeForce 8800 GT 512 MB, GeForce GTS 250, etc) |
| DirectX® | 9.0c |
| Additional | Metro: Last Light utilizes NVIDIA 3D Vision with compatible cards and hardware. |
Recommended
| OS * | Windows 7 or 8 |
|---|---|
| Processor | Any Quad Core or 3.0+ GHz Dual Core CPU |
| Memory | 2GB |
| Hard Disk Space | |
| Video Card | DirectX 11 compliant graphics card (GeForce GTX 480 and above) |
| DirectX® | 11 |
| Additional | Metro: Last Light utilizes NVIDIA 3D Vision with compatible cards and hardware. |
macOS minimum
| OS | 10.8.4 (Mountain Lion) |
|---|---|
| Processor | 2.7 Ghz Interl Core i5 |
| Memory | 8GB |
| Hard Disk Space | 10GB |
| Video Card | NVIDIA GeForce GT 640M 512 MB |
macOS recommended
| OS | 10.8.4 (Mountain Lion) |
|---|---|
| Processor | 3.2 GHz quad core Intel Core i5 |
| Memory | 16GB |
| Hard Disk Space | 10GB |
| Video Card | NVidia Geforce GTX 680MX with 1GB |
FAQ
What graphics card do I need for Metro: Last Light?
Minimum: DirectX 9, Shader Model 3 compliant graphics cards (GeForce 8800 GT 512 MB, GeForce GTS 250, etc). Recommended: DirectX 11 compliant graphics card (GeForce GTX 480 and above).
How much RAM does Metro: Last Light need?
Metro: Last Light needs 2GB at minimum, 2GB recommended.
Does Metro: Last Light run on Mac or Steam Deck/Linux?
Yes, there is a native macOS version. A native Linux build is available.