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Can I Run Kathy Rain?

Clifftop Games · 2016

Set in the '90s, Kathy Rain tells the story of a strong-willed journalism major who has to come to terms with her troubled past as she investigates the mysterious death of her recently deceased grandfather.

Can You Run Kathy Rain?

Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Kathy Rain’s official minimum and recommended requirements.

Your PC

You can run Kathy Rain — and then some

Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.

ComponentYour PCMinimumRecommended
GPUGeForce RTX 4060320 x 240 32 bitDirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM 1.0 or higher driver
CPUCore i5-13400300 MHz Processor1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor
RAM16 GB2 GB
OSWindows 11Windows XPWindows 7 or higher

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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? →

Kathy Rain 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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Kathy Rain System Requirements

The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Kathy Rain, component by component.

ComponentMinimumRecommended
OSWindows XPWindows 7 or higher
Processor300 MHz Processor1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor
Memory128 MB RAM2 GB RAM
Graphics320 x 240 32 bitDirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM 1.0 or higher driver
DirectXVersion 9.0Version 9.0
Storage1 GB available space1 GB available space
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Minimum

OS *: Windows XP Processor: 300 MHz Processor Memory: 128 MB RAM Graphics: 320 x 240 32 bit DirectX: Version 9.0 Storage: 1 GB available space Additional Notes: Video: DirectX Directdraw Supported

Recommended

OS *: Windows 7 or higher Processor: 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM 1.0 or higher driver DirectX: Version 9.0 Storage: 1 GB available space

Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.

Kathy Rain — FAQ

Can I run Kathy Rain?+

On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 97 FPS at 1080p in Kathy Rain. 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 Kathy Rain?+

Kathy Rain needs at least a 300 MHz Processor processor, a 320 x 240 32 bit graphics card, 1 GB available space of storage, running Windows XP.

Can Kathy Rain run without a graphics card?+

No — Kathy Rain is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: 320 x 240 32 bit).

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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.