Can I Run Hotline Miami?
Dennaton Games · 2012
Hotline Miami is a high-octane action game overflowing with raw brutality, hard-boiled gunplay and skull crushing close combat.
Can You Run Hotline Miami?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Hotline Miami’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run Hotline Miami — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | DirectX 8-compatible graphics card with at least 32MB of video memory DirectX®: 9.0c | DirectX 8-compatible graphics card with at least 32MB of video memory DirectX®: 9.0c |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | 1.2GHz processor | 1.4GHz processor or faster |
| RAM | 16 GB | — | 1 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Microsoft® Windows® XP / Vista / 7 | Microsoft® Windows® XP / Vista / 7 |
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? →Hotline Miami is a demanding action game from 2012. 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.
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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Hotline Miami System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Hotline Miami, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Microsoft® Windows® XP / Vista / 7 | Microsoft® Windows® XP / Vista / 7 |
| Processor | 1.2GHz processor | 1.4GHz processor or faster |
| Memory | 512 MB RAM | 1 GB RAM |
| Graphics | DirectX 8-compatible graphics card with at least 32MB of video memory DirectX®: 9.0c | DirectX 8-compatible graphics card with at least 32MB of video memory DirectX®: 9.0c |
| Storage | 250 MB HD space Additional: Microsoft Xbox 360 Controller or Direct Input compatible controller, OpenGL 2.x or better highly recommended. | 250 MB HD space Additional: Microsoft Xbox 360 Controller or Direct Input compatible controller |
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Minimum
OS *: Microsoft® Windows® XP / Vista / 7 Processor: 1.2GHz processor Memory: 512 MB RAM Graphics: DirectX 8-compatible graphics card with at least 32MB of video memory DirectX®: 9.0c Hard Drive: 250 MB HD space Additional: Microsoft Xbox 360 Controller or Direct Input compatible controller, OpenGL 2.x or better highly recommended.
Recommended
OS *: Microsoft® Windows® XP / Vista / 7 Processor: 1.4GHz processor or faster Memory: 1 GB RAM Graphics: DirectX 8-compatible graphics card with at least 32MB of video memory DirectX®: 9.0c Hard Drive: 250 MB HD space Additional: Microsoft Xbox 360 Controller or Direct Input compatible controller
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
Hotline Miami — FAQ
Can I run Hotline Miami?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 91 FPS at 1080p in Hotline Miami. 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 Hotline Miami?+
Hotline Miami needs at least a 1.2GHz processor processor, a DirectX 8-compatible graphics card with at least 32MB of video memory DirectX®: 9.0c graphics card, 250 MB HD space Additional: Microsoft Xbox 360 Controller or Direct Input compatible controller, OpenGL 2.x or better highly recommended. of storage, running Microsoft® Windows® XP / Vista / 7.
Can Hotline Miami run without a graphics card?+
No — Hotline Miami is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: DirectX 8-compatible graphics card with at least 32MB of video memory DirectX®: 9.0c).
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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.