PC requirements

Barotrauma System Requirements

Barotrauma needs at least Dual Core 2.4 GHz, 4 GB RAM and 2 GB memory (dedicated VRAM or shared RAM), Shader Model 2.0+ graphics. For the recommended experience you want Quad Core 3.0 GHz, 8 GB RAM and GeForce GTX 950 or Radeon R9 370 or equivalent with at least 2 GB VRAM graphics.

Verified Sources: Steam store listing
Barotrauma minimum and recommended PC specifications
Component Minimum Recommended
Operating system Windows 7/8.1/10 (64-bit versions) Windows 7/8.1/10 (64-bit versions)
Processor Dual Core 2.4 GHz Quad Core 3.0 GHz
Memory 4 GB RAM 8 GB RAM
Graphics 2 GB memory (dedicated VRAM or shared RAM), Shader Model 2.0+ GeForce GTX 950 or Radeon R9 370 or equivalent with at least 2 GB VRAM
DirectX Version 11 Version 11
Storage 2 GB available space 2 GB available space
Additional notes 64-bit operating system is required 64-bit operating system is required
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Other platforms

Barotrauma is also available on these systems, where hardware is fixed and no per-PC check is needed:

Quick answers

Running Barotrauma on PC

Can my PC run Barotrauma?
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 Barotrauma need?
2 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.