Can I Run Life is Strange - Episode 1?
DONTNOD Entertainment · 2015
Episode 1 now FREE! Life is Strange is an award-winning and critically acclaimed episodic adventure game that allows the player to rewind time and affect the past, present and future.
Can You Run Life is Strange - Episode 1?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Life is Strange - Episode 1’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run Life is Strange - Episode 1 — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | ATI or NVidia card w/ 512 MB RAM (not recommended for Intel HD Graphics cards) | ATI or NVidia card w/ 1024 MB RAM (NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260 or ATI HD 4890) |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Dual Core 2.0GHz or equivalent | Dual Core 3.0GHz or equivalent |
| RAM | 16 GB | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows Vista | Windows 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? →Life is Strange - Episode 1 is a demanding action game from 2015. 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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Life is Strange - Episode 1 System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Life is Strange - Episode 1, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows Vista | Windows 7 |
| Processor | Dual Core 2.0GHz or equivalent | Dual Core 3.0GHz or equivalent |
| Memory | 2 GB RAM | 2 GB RAM |
| Graphics | ATI or NVidia card w/ 512 MB RAM (not recommended for Intel HD Graphics cards) | ATI or NVidia card w/ 1024 MB RAM (NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260 or ATI HD 4890) |
| DirectX | Version 9.0 | Version 9.0 |
| Storage | 5 GB available space | 14 GB available space |
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Minimum
OS *: Windows Vista Processor: Dual Core 2.0GHz or equivalent Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: ATI or NVidia card w/ 512 MB RAM (not recommended for Intel HD Graphics cards) DirectX: Version 9.0 Storage: 5 GB available space
Recommended
OS *: Windows 7 Processor: Dual Core 3.0GHz or equivalent Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: ATI or NVidia card w/ 1024 MB RAM (NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260 or ATI HD 4890) DirectX: Version 9.0 Storage: 14 GB available space
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
Life is Strange - Episode 1 — FAQ
Can I run Life is Strange - Episode 1?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 91 FPS at 1080p in Life is Strange - Episode 1. 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 Life is Strange - Episode 1?+
Life is Strange - Episode 1 needs at least a Dual Core 2.0GHz or equivalent processor, a ATI or NVidia card w/ 512 MB RAM (not recommended for Intel HD Graphics cards) graphics card, 2GB of RAM, 5 GB available space of storage, running Windows Vista.
Can Life is Strange - Episode 1 run without a graphics card?+
No — Life is Strange - Episode 1 is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: ATI or NVidia card w/ 512 MB RAM (not recommended for Intel HD Graphics cards)).
How much RAM does Life is Strange - Episode 1 need?+
Life is Strange - Episode 1 officially requires a minimum of 2GB 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.