Official specs from Steam
The Talos Principle 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 7 |
|---|---|
| Processor | Dual-core 2.0 GHz |
| Memory | 2 GB RAM |
| Graphics | DirectX 11 class GPU with 1GB VRAM (nVidia GeForce 480 GTX, AMD Radeon HD 5870) |
| DirectX | Version 9.0c |
| Storage | 5 GB available space |
Recommended
| OS * | Windows 7 64-bit |
|---|---|
| Processor | Quad-core 3.0 GHz |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics | AMD RX 480 or NVIDIA GTX 970 |
| DirectX | Version 9.0c |
| Storage | 8 GB available space |
macOS minimum
| OS | OSX version Lion 10.7 |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 2 Duo 2.2 GHz |
| Memory | 2 GB RAM |
| Graphics | nVidia GeForce GT 9600M/320M 512MB VRAM, AMD Radeon HD 4670 512MB VRAM (Intel integrated GPUs are not supported!) |
| Storage | 5 GB available space |
| Additional Notes | OSX 10.5.8 and 10.6.3 can run the legacy version of the game, but it is no longer being updated. |
macOS recommended
| OS | OSX version Lion 10.7 |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Quad Code 3.2 GHz |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics | nVidia GeForce 480 GTX 1GB VRAM, AMD Radeon HD 5870 1GB VRAM (Intel integrated GPUs are not supported!) |
| Storage | 8 GB available space |
FAQ
What graphics card do I need for The Talos Principle?
Minimum: DirectX 11 class GPU with 1GB VRAM (nVidia GeForce 480 GTX, AMD Radeon HD 5870). Recommended: AMD RX 480 or NVIDIA GTX 970.
How much RAM does The Talos Principle need?
The Talos Principle needs 2 GB RAM at minimum, 4 GB RAM recommended.
How big is The Talos Principle?
The Talos Principle requires 5 GB available space.
Does The Talos Principle run on Mac or Steam Deck/Linux?
Yes, there is a native macOS version. A native Linux build is available.