PC requirements

Surgeon Simulator System Requirements

Surgeon Simulator needs at least 2.0 GHz, 2 GB RAM and Nvidia Geforce 7800 GT or better graphics. For the recommended experience you want 2.0 GHz or better, 2 GB RAM and Radeon x850 or comparable graphics.

Verified Sources: Steam store listing
Surgeon Simulator minimum and recommended PC specifications
Component Minimum Recommended
Operating system Windows XP Windows 7
Processor 2.0 GHz 2.0 GHz or better
Memory 2 GB RAM 2 GB RAM
Graphics Nvidia Geforce 7800 GT or better Radeon x850 or comparable
Storage 500 MB HD space 500 MB HD space
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Other platforms

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

Quick answers

Running Surgeon Simulator on PC

Can my PC run Surgeon Simulator?
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 Surgeon Simulator need?
500 MB HD 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.