Can I Run Alien Swarm?
Valve · 2010
Co-operative multiplayer game and complete code base available for free.
Can You Run Alien Swarm?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Alien Swarm’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run Alien Swarm — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | DirectX 9 compatible video card with 128 MB, Shader model 2.0. ATI X800, NVidia 6600 or better | DirectX 9 compatible video card with Shader model 3.0. NVidia 7600, ATI X1600 or better |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Pentium 4 3.0GHz | Intel core 2 duo 2.4GHz |
| RAM | 16 GB | 1 GB | 1 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows® 7 / Vista / Vista64 / XP | Windows® 7 / Vista / Vista64 / XP |
Verdict compares your components against the game’s published requirements using our GPU/CPU benchmark database. Estimates — real performance varies with drivers, settings and cooling.
Estimated FPS at 1080p
GAMERSPECS ESTIMATEEstimated using the GamerSpecs performance model. Actual FPS may vary depending on drivers, cooling, power limits, background applications, and game updates.How is this calculated? →Alien Swarm is a demanding action game from 2010. On a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 it averages around 91 FPS at 1080p, while budget cards manage roughly 41 FPS and high-end hardware pushes about 173 FPS. Plan on a dedicated graphics card and check the recommended specs below before buying. It's also free to play, so testing it on your hardware costs nothing.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
~36–46 FPS
Low Performance
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
~80–100 FPS
Playable
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
~155–190 FPS
Excellent
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Alien Swarm System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Alien Swarm, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows® 7 / Vista / Vista64 / XP | Windows® 7 / Vista / Vista64 / XP |
| Processor | Pentium 4 3.0GHz | Intel core 2 duo 2.4GHz |
| Memory | 1 GB for XP / 2GB for Vista | 1 GB for XP / 2GB for Vista |
| Graphics | DirectX 9 compatible video card with 128 MB, Shader model 2.0. ATI X800, NVidia 6600 or better | DirectX 9 compatible video card with Shader model 3.0. NVidia 7600, ATI X1600 or better |
| Storage | At least 2.5 GB of free space Sound: DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card | At least 2.5 GB of free space Sound: DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card |
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Minimum
OS *: Windows® 7 / Vista / Vista64 / XP Processor: Pentium 4 3.0GHz Memory: 1 GB for XP / 2GB for Vista Graphics: DirectX 9 compatible video card with 128 MB, Shader model 2.0. ATI X800, NVidia 6600 or better Hard Drive: At least 2.5 GB of free space Sound: DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card
Recommended
OS *: Windows® 7 / Vista / Vista64 / XP Processor: Intel core 2 duo 2.4GHz Memory: 1 GB for XP / 2GB for Vista Graphics: DirectX 9 compatible video card with Shader model 3.0. NVidia 7600, ATI X1600 or better Hard Drive: At least 2.5 GB of free space Sound: DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
Alien Swarm — FAQ
Can I run Alien Swarm?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 91 FPS at 1080p in Alien Swarm. Budget GPUs get about 41 FPS and high-end GPUs around 173 FPS. Use the checker on this page to test your exact CPU, GPU, RAM and OS against the official requirements.
What are the minimum system requirements for Alien Swarm?+
Alien Swarm needs at least a Pentium 4 3.0GHz processor, a DirectX 9 compatible video card with 128 MB, Shader model 2.0. ATI X800, NVidia 6600 or better graphics card, 1GB of RAM, At least 2.5 GB of free space Sound: DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card of storage, running Windows® 7 / Vista / Vista64 / XP.
Can Alien Swarm run without a graphics card?+
No — Alien Swarm is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: DirectX 9 compatible video card with 128 MB, Shader model 2.0. ATI X800, NVidia 6600 or better).
How much RAM does Alien Swarm need?+
Alien Swarm officially requires a minimum of 1GB of RAM. 16GB is a comfortable amount for modern gaming overall.
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FPS values displayed on GamerSpecs are estimates. Actual game performance may vary depending on hardware configuration, drivers, cooling, power limits, background applications, and game updates.