Can I Run Life is Strange: Before the Storm?
Deck Nine · 2017
Life is Strange: Before the Storm is a new three part standalone story adventure set three years before the events of the first game. This time play as Chloe Price, a rebel who forms an unlikely friendship with Rachel Amber in a dramatic new story in the BAFTA award winning franchise.
Can You Run Life is Strange: Before the Storm?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Life is Strange: Before the Storm’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run Life is Strange: Before the Storm — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | AMD Radeon R7 250 or NVIDIA Geforce GTX 650 | AMD Radeon RX 460 or NVIDIA Geforce 1050 |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Intel Core i3-2100 (3.1GHz) or AMD Phenom X4 945 (3.0GHz) | Intel Core i3-6100 (3.7GHz) or AMD Athlon X4 845 (3.5GHz) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 3 GB | 6 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows 7 or above (64-bit Operating System Required) | Windows 10 64-bit |
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? →Life is Strange: Before the Storm is a demanding action game from 2017. On a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 it averages around 85 FPS at 1080p, while budget cards manage roughly 38 FPS and high-end hardware pushes about 161 FPS. Plan on a dedicated graphics card and check the recommended specs below before buying.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
~34–42 FPS
Low Performance
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
~75–95 FPS
Playable
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
~145–175 FPS
Excellent
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Life is Strange: Before the Storm System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Life is Strange: Before the Storm, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 7 or above (64-bit Operating System Required) | Windows 10 64-bit |
| Processor | Intel Core i3-2100 (3.1GHz) or AMD Phenom X4 945 (3.0GHz) | Intel Core i3-6100 (3.7GHz) or AMD Athlon X4 845 (3.5GHz) |
| Memory | 3 GB RAM | 6 GB RAM |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon R7 250 or NVIDIA Geforce GTX 650 | AMD Radeon RX 460 or NVIDIA Geforce 1050 |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage | 14 GB available space | 14 GB available space |
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Minimum
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS *: Windows 7 or above (64-bit Operating System Required) Processor: Intel Core i3-2100 (3.1GHz) or AMD Phenom X4 945 (3.0GHz) Memory: 3 GB RAM Graphics: AMD Radeon R7 250 or NVIDIA Geforce GTX 650 DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 14 GB available space Additional Notes: Please note that 32-bit operating systems will not be supported.
Recommended
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 64-bit Processor: Intel Core i3-6100 (3.7GHz) or AMD Athlon X4 845 (3.5GHz) Memory: 6 GB RAM Graphics: AMD Radeon RX 460 or NVIDIA Geforce 1050 DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 14 GB available space Additional Notes: Please note that 32-bit operating systems will not be supported.
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
Life is Strange: Before the Storm — FAQ
Can I run Life is Strange: Before the Storm?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 85 FPS at 1080p in Life is Strange: Before the Storm. Budget GPUs get about 38 FPS and high-end GPUs around 161 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 Life is Strange: Before the Storm?+
Life is Strange: Before the Storm needs at least a Intel Core i3-2100 (3.1GHz) or AMD Phenom X4 945 (3.0GHz) processor, a AMD Radeon R7 250 or NVIDIA Geforce GTX 650 graphics card, 3GB of RAM, 14 GB available space of storage, running Windows 7 or above (64-bit Operating System Required).
Can Life is Strange: Before the Storm run without a graphics card?+
No — Life is Strange: Before the Storm is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: AMD Radeon R7 250 or NVIDIA Geforce GTX 650).
How much RAM does Life is Strange: Before the Storm need?+
Life is Strange: Before the Storm officially requires a minimum of 3GB of RAM, with 6GB recommended for smooth performance. 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.