PC requirements
Alone in the Dark System Requirements
Alone in the Dark needs at least Intel Pentium® D 2.6 GHz, AMD Athlon™ X2 3800+, 1 GB RAM and NVIDIA GeForce 7600, ATI Radeon X1650 XT graphics. For the recommended experience you want Intel® Core™2 Duo 2.2 GHz, 2 GB RAM and NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GTS, ATI Radeon HD3850 graphics.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows® XP/Vista 32, 64 bit | Windows® XP/Vista 32, 64 bit |
| Processor | Intel Pentium® D 2.6 GHz, AMD Athlon™ X2 3800+ | Intel® Core™2 Duo 2.2 GHz |
| Memory | 1 GB RAM | 2 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce 7600, ATI Radeon X1650 XT | NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GTS, ATI Radeon HD3850 |
| DirectX | Version 9.0c | — |
| Storage | 9 GB available space | 9 GB available space |
| Additional notes | An internet connection is needed at install, first launch and to revoke license. | An internet connection is needed at install, first launch and to revoke license. |
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Quick answers
Running Alone in the Dark on PC
Can my PC run Alone in the Dark?
Compare your CPU, GPU and RAM against the minimum column below. If your parts match or beat every minimum row, the game will launch — though you may need to lower settings. Matching the recommended column is what gets you 60fps at 1080p.
How much storage does Alone in the Dark need?
9 GB available space
What is the difference between minimum and recommended specs?
Minimum means the game starts and is playable, usually at 30fps on low settings at 1080p. Recommended is the developer's target for a smooth 60fps experience at high settings.