PC requirements
Defense Grid: The Awakening System Requirements
Defense Grid: The Awakening needs at least 1.8GHz CPU or higher, 512 MB RAM and Video: DirectX 9 video card with shader 2 support such as the following: graphics. For the recommended experience you want dual core 2.0GHz CPU or higher, 1GB RAM XP, 1.5GB RAM Vista and DirectX 9 video card with shader 3 support and 256MB VRAM such as the following: graphics.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | 1.8GHz CPU or higher | dual core 2.0GHz CPU or higher |
| Memory | 512 MB RAM | 1GB RAM XP, 1.5GB RAM Vista |
| Graphics | Video: DirectX 9 video card with shader 2 support such as the following: | DirectX 9 video card with shader 3 support and 256MB VRAM such as the following: |
| Storage | 1GB available space | 1GB available space |
Not sure how your PC compares? Use the
Can I Run It checker —
pick your CPU and GPU and it tells you which column you land in.
Other platforms
Defense Grid: The Awakening is also available on these systems, where hardware is fixed and no per-PC check is needed:
Quick answers
Running Defense Grid: The Awakening on PC
Can my PC run Defense Grid: The Awakening?
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 Defense Grid: The Awakening need?
1GB 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.