Official specs from Steam

Paralives system requirements

Minimum and recommended PC specs as listed by the developer on Steam. Native macOS version available.

Minimum

OSWindows 10
ProcessorIntel Core i5 or AMD Ryzen 5 @ 2.5 GHz
Memory12 GB RAM
GraphicsGTX 1060 or RX 6600 XT
DirectXVersion 11
Storage8 GB available space
Additional NotesIf your framerate is low, lower the display resolution and other graphic settings

Recommended

OSWindows 11
ProcessorIntel Core i5 or AMD Ryzen 5 @ 3.0 GHz
Memory16 GB RAM
GraphicsRTX 2060 or RX 7600 XT
DirectXVersion 11
Storage8 GB available space
Additional NotesIf your framerate is low, lower the display resolution and other graphic settings

macOS minimum

NoteRequires an Apple processor
OSmacOS Big Sur 11 (or newer)
ProcessorApple M2
Memory12 GB RAM
GraphicsApple M2
Additional NotesIf your framerate is low, lower the display resolution and other graphic settings

macOS recommended

NoteRequires an Apple processor
OSmacOS Big Sur 11 (or newer)
ProcessorApple M3
Memory16 GB RAM
GraphicsApple M3
Additional NotesIf 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).