PC requirements
Shell as Hard as Steel System Requirements
Shell as Hard as Steel needs at least Intel Core i5-6400 / AMD Ryzen 3 1200, 8 GB RAM and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 (4 GB) / AMD Radeon RX 560 graphics. For the recommended experience you want Intel Core i5-10400 / AMD Ryzen 5 3600, 16 GB RAM and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 / AMD Radeon RX 6600 graphics.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 10 (64-bit) | Windows 10 / Windows 11 (64-bit) |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-6400 / AMD Ryzen 3 1200 | Intel Core i5-10400 / AMD Ryzen 5 3600 |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 (4 GB) / AMD Radeon RX 560 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 / AMD Radeon RX 6600 |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage | 4 GB available space | 4 GB available space |
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Quick answers
Running Shell as Hard as Steel on PC
Can my PC run Shell as Hard as Steel?
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 Shell as Hard as Steel need?
4 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.