Can I Run Firewatch?
Campo Santo · 2016
Firewatch is a single-player first-person mystery set in the Wyoming wilderness, where your only emotional lifeline is the person on the other end of a handheld radio.
Can You Run Firewatch?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Firewatch’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run Firewatch — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | NVIDIA GeForce 450 or higher with 1GB Memory | NVIDIA GeForce 450 or higher with 1GB Memory |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Intel Core i3 2.00 GHz or AMD equivalent | Intel Core i3 2.00 GHz or AMD equivalent |
| RAM | 16 GB | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows 7 or higher 64bit | Windows 7 or higher 64bit |
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? →Firewatch is a demanding adventure game from 2016. On a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 it averages around 97 FPS at 1080p, while budget cards manage roughly 44 FPS and high-end hardware pushes about 184 FPS. Plan on a dedicated graphics card and check the recommended specs below before buying.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
~40–48 FPS
Low Performance
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
~85–105 FPS
Playable
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
~165–200 FPS
Excellent
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Firewatch System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Firewatch, component by component.
| Component | Minimum |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows 7 or higher 64bit |
| Processor | Intel Core i3 2.00 GHz or AMD equivalent |
| Memory | 6 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce 450 or higher with 1GB Memory |
| DirectX | Version 11 |
| Storage | 4 GB available space |
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Minimum
OS *: Windows 7 or higher 64bit Processor: Intel Core i3 2.00 GHz or AMD equivalent Memory: 6 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 450 or higher with 1GB Memory DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 4 GB available space
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
Firewatch — FAQ
Can I run Firewatch?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 97 FPS at 1080p in Firewatch. Budget GPUs get about 44 FPS and high-end GPUs around 184 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 Firewatch?+
Firewatch needs at least a Intel Core i3 2.00 GHz or AMD equivalent processor, a NVIDIA GeForce 450 or higher with 1GB Memory graphics card, 6GB of RAM, 4 GB available space of storage, running Windows 7 or higher 64bit.
Can Firewatch run without a graphics card?+
No — Firewatch is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: NVIDIA GeForce 450 or higher with 1GB Memory).
How much RAM does Firewatch need?+
Firewatch officially requires a minimum of 6GB 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.