Official specs from Steam
Valheim system requirements
Minimum and recommended PC specs as listed by the developer on Steam. Native macOS version available. Native Linux build available.
Minimum
| Note | Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 or later |
| Processor | 2.6 GHz Quad Core or similar |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | GeForce GTX 950 or Radeon HD 7970 |
| DirectX | Version 11 |
| Storage | 1 GB available space |
| Additional Notes | The following languages have been partially translated by the community: Svenska, Italiano, Romanian, български, македонски, Suomi, Dansk, íslenska, Lietuvių kalba, čeština, Magyar nyelv, Português europeu, 한국어 (불완전한), Norsk, ภาษาไทย, ქართული ენა, Abenaki, Slovenčina |
Recommended
| Note | Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 or later |
| Processor | i5 3GHz or Ryzen 5 3GHz |
| Memory | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | GeForce GTX 1060 or Radeon RX 580 |
| DirectX | Version 11 |
| Network | Broadband Internet connection |
| Storage | 1 GB available space |
macOS minimum
| OS | MacOS 11 or later |
|---|---|
| Processor | 2.6 GHz Quad Core or similar |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | Radeon Pro 450 or R9 M290X |
| Storage | 3 GB available space |
macOS recommended
| OS | MacOS 14 or later |
|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M1 |
| Memory | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | M1 Integrated GPU or Radeon Pro 570X |
| Network | Broadband Internet connection |
| Storage | 3 GB available space |
FAQ
What graphics card do I need for Valheim?
Minimum: GeForce GTX 950 or Radeon HD 7970. Recommended: GeForce GTX 1060 or Radeon RX 580.
How much RAM does Valheim need?
Valheim needs 8 GB RAM at minimum, 16 GB RAM recommended.
How big is Valheim?
Valheim requires 1 GB available space.
Does Valheim run on Mac or Steam Deck/Linux?
Yes, there is a native macOS version. A native Linux build is available.