Can I Run The Stanley Parable?
Galactic Cafe · 2013
The Stanley Parable is a first person exploration game. You will play as Stanley, and you will not play as Stanley. You will follow a story, you will not follow a story. You will have a choice, you will have no choice. The game will end, the game will never end.
Can You Run The Stanley Parable?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against The Stanley Parable’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run The Stanley Parable — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | Video card must be 128 MB or more and should be a DirectX 9-compatible with support for Pixel Shader 2.0b (ATI Radeon X800 or higher / NVIDIA GeForce 7600 or higher / Intel HD Graphics 2000 or higher - *NOT* an Express graphics card). | Video card must be 128 MB or more and should be a DirectX 9-compatible with support for Pixel Shader 2.0b (ATI Radeon X800 or higher / NVIDIA GeForce 7600 or higher / Intel HD Graphics 2000 or higher - *NOT* an Express graphics card). |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | 3.0 GHz P4, Dual Core 2.0 (or higher) or AMD64X2 (or higher) | 3.0 GHz P4, Dual Core 2.0 (or higher) or AMD64X2 (or higher) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows XP/Vista/7/8 | Windows XP/Vista/7/8 |
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? →The Stanley Parable is a moderately demanding adventure game from 2013. On a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 it averages around 100 FPS at 1080p, while budget cards manage roughly 45 FPS and high-end hardware pushes about 190 FPS. Most gaming PCs from the last several years should handle it comfortably.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
~40–50 FPS
Low Performance
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
~90–110 FPS
Great
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
~170–210 FPS
Excellent
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The Stanley Parable System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for The Stanley Parable, component by component.
| Component | Minimum |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows XP/Vista/7/8 |
| Processor | 3.0 GHz P4, Dual Core 2.0 (or higher) or AMD64X2 (or higher) |
| Memory | 2 GB RAM |
| Graphics | Video card must be 128 MB or more and should be a DirectX 9-compatible with support for Pixel Shader 2.0b (ATI Radeon X800 or higher / NVIDIA GeForce 7600 or higher / Intel HD Graphics 2000 or higher - *NOT* an Express graphics card). |
| Storage | 3 GB available space |
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Minimum
OS *: Windows XP/Vista/7/8 Processor: 3.0 GHz P4, Dual Core 2.0 (or higher) or AMD64X2 (or higher) Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: Video card must be 128 MB or more and should be a DirectX 9-compatible with support for Pixel Shader 2.0b (ATI Radeon X800 or higher / NVIDIA GeForce 7600 or higher / Intel HD Graphics 2000 or higher - *NOT* an Express graphics card). Storage: 3 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c compatible
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
The Stanley Parable — FAQ
Can I run The Stanley Parable?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 100 FPS at 1080p in The Stanley Parable. Budget GPUs get about 45 FPS and high-end GPUs around 190 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 The Stanley Parable?+
The Stanley Parable needs at least a 3.0 GHz P4, Dual Core 2.0 (or higher) or AMD64X2 (or higher) processor, a Video card must be 128 MB or more and should be a DirectX 9-compatible with support for Pixel Shader 2.0b (ATI Radeon X800 or higher / NVIDIA GeForce 7600 or higher / Intel HD Graphics 2000 or higher - *NOT* an Express graphics card). graphics card, 2GB of RAM, 3 GB available space of storage, running Windows XP/Vista/7/8.
Can The Stanley Parable run without a graphics card?+
No — The Stanley Parable is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: Video card must be 128 MB or more and should be a DirectX 9-compatible with support for Pixel Shader 2.0b (ATI Radeon X800 or higher / NVIDIA GeForce 7600 or higher / Intel HD Graphics 2000 or higher - *NOT* an Express graphics card).).
How much RAM does The Stanley Parable need?+
The Stanley Parable 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.