PC requirements
Escape the Backrooms System Requirements
Escape the Backrooms needs at least Quad-core Intel or AMD 2.5 GHz or superior, 8 GB RAM and Any DirectX 11 or 12 compatible card graphics. For the recommended experience you want Intel Core i5-10400 / AMD Ryzen 5 3600, 16 GB RAM and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 / AMD Radeon RX 6600 graphics.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 10/11 64-bit | Windows 11 64-bit |
| Processor | Quad-core Intel or AMD 2.5 GHz or superior | Intel Core i5-10400 / AMD Ryzen 5 3600 |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | Any DirectX 11 or 12 compatible card | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 / AMD Radeon RX 6600 |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage | 25 GB available space | 25 GB available space |
| Additional notes | Any | — |
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Quick answers
Running Escape the Backrooms on PC
Can my PC run Escape the Backrooms?
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 Escape the Backrooms need?
25 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.