Official specs from Steam

The Joy of Creation system requirements

Minimum and recommended PC specs as listed by the developer on Steam.

Minimum

OSWindows 10 64-bit
ProcessorIntel(R) Core(TM) i5-4430K CPU @ 3.00GHz (4 CPUs)
Memory8 GB RAM
GraphicsNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (3GB)/AMD Radeon R9 290x (4GB)
DirectXVersion 11
Storage5 GB available space

Recommended

OSWindows 10 64-bit
ProcessorIntel(R) Core(TM) i5-6402p CPU @ 2.80GHz (4 CPUs) / AMD Ryzen 5 2600 (3.4 GHz)
Memory8 GB RAM
GraphicsNVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 (6GB)/AMD RX 5600 XT (6GB)
DirectXVersion 12
Storage5 GB available space
Additional NotesSSD Recommended

FAQ

What graphics card do I need for The Joy of Creation?

Minimum: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (3GB)/AMD Radeon R9 290x (4GB). Recommended: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 (6GB)/AMD RX 5600 XT (6GB).

How much RAM does The Joy of Creation need?

The Joy of Creation needs 8 GB RAM at minimum, 8 GB RAM recommended.

How big is The Joy of Creation?

The Joy of Creation requires 5 GB available space.

Does The Joy of Creation run on Mac or Steam Deck/Linux?

There is no native macOS version. There is no native Linux build (Proton compatibility may vary).