PC requirements

Scrap Mechanic System Requirements

Scrap Mechanic needs at least Intel Core i5-1235U or equivalent, 8 GB RAM and Intel Iris Xe Graphics or equivalent graphics. For the recommended experience you want Intel Core i5-12500, AMD Ryzen 5 5600, 16 GB RAM and NVIDIA RTX 3060 (12 GB VRAM), AMD RX 6700 XT (12 GB VRAM) graphics.

Verified Sources: Steam store listing
Scrap Mechanic minimum and recommended PC specifications
Component Minimum Recommended
Operating system Windows 10 (64-bit) or later Windows 11
Processor Intel Core i5-1235U or equivalent Intel Core i5-12500, AMD Ryzen 5 5600
Memory 8 GB RAM 16 GB RAM
Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics or equivalent NVIDIA RTX 3060 (12 GB VRAM), AMD RX 6700 XT (12 GB VRAM)
DirectX Version 11 Version 11
Storage 30 GB available space 30 GB available space
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Other platforms

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

Quick answers

Running Scrap Mechanic on PC

Can my PC run Scrap Mechanic?
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 Scrap Mechanic need?
30 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.