Can I Run Cuphead?

Last updated: 19 December 2024

You must be wondering, can my PC run Cuphead? On this page you will find Cuphead system requirements for PC (Windows and Mac). We constantly update our data to provide you with latest and most accurate requirements.

Test your PC to see if it will run Cuphead or check system requirement details for CPU, operating system, graphics and sound cards, required disk space and more for each of the supported platforms.

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Can I run it: Cuphead

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Can my PC run Cuphead?

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  1. Right-click the Windows icon in the bottom left-hand corner of your screen
  2. Click on the ‘System’ Tab in the pop-up menu
  3. Your computer’s CPU name will be displayed under ‘Device Specifications > Processor’

  1. Right-click the Windows icon in the bottom left-hand corner of your screen
  2. In the opened menu click on ‘Device Manager’
  3. In ‘Device Manager’ click on the arrow next to ‘Display adapters’
  4. Under the drop-down, you will see the GPU that your computer is using

  1. Right-click the Windows icon in the bottom left-hand corner of your screen
  2. Click on the ‘System’ Tab in the pop-up menu
  3. Your computer’s RAM will be displayed under ‘Device Specifications > Installed RAM’

  1. Right-click the Windows icon in the bottom left-hand corner of your screen
  2. Click on the ‘System’ Tab in the pop-up menu
  3. You can see if Windows is 64 or 32 bit under ‘System type’
  4. You can see Windows version under ‘Windows edition’

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Cuphead Windows Requirements

Cuphead system requirements for Windows
Minimum Requirements
OS
OS
Windows 7
Processor
Processor
Intel Core2 Duo E8400, 3.0GHz or AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+, 3.0GHz or higher
Memory
Memory
3 GB
Graphics
Graphics
DirectX
DirectX
Version 11
Storage
Storage
4 GB

Cuphead minimum requirements for Windows assume having at least Windows 7 operating system. Your processor should be Intel Core2 Duo E8400, 3.0GHz or AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+, 3.0GHz or higher or a more powerful one. The minimum RAM requirement is 3 GB. As for a graphics card, it should be Geforce 9600 GT or AMD HD 3870 512MB or higher. You also have to have 4 GB free disk space to install the game.

Cuphead Mac Requirements

Cuphead system requirements for Mac
Minimum Requirements
OS
OS
OS X 10.11.x
Processor
Processor
Intel Core i5 or higher
Memory
Memory
4 GB
Graphics
Graphics
Intel HD Graphics 4000 or higher (requires Metal)
Storage
Storage
4 GB

As for Mac OS, Cuphead requirements here start with OS X 10.11.x operating system. Processor needs to be at least Intel Core i5 or higher. 4 GB of RAM is required. Your graphics card should be Intel HD Graphics 4000 or higher (requires Metal). Finally, the game needs 4 GB of free disk space.

Game Details

Cuphead is a classic run and gun action game heavily focused on boss battles. Inspired by cartoons of the 1930s, the visuals and audio are painstakingly created with the same techniques of the era, i.e. traditional hand drawn cel animation, watercolor backgrounds, and original jazz recordings.

Release date
29 September, 2021
OpenCritic Score
88.27/100
Categories
Single-player, Multi-player, Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op
Genres
Action, Indie
Supported languages
English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish - Latin America
* languages with full audio support
Developers
Studio MDHR Entertainment Inc.
Publishers
Studio MDHR Entertainment Inc.
Official website
cupheadgame.com
Support website
store.steampowered.com

FAQs

Can I run Cuphead?

You would be able to run Cuphead on your PC if it meets minimum requirements below. You can also use our free test tool to check it!

Minimum requirements for Windows are:

Minimum requirements for Mac are:

  • OS: OS X 10.11.x
  • Processor: Intel Core i5 or higher
  • Memory: 4 GB
  • Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 4000 or higher (requires Metal)
  • Storage: 4 GB

Can I play Cuphead with 2 GB of RAM?

No, this is not enough to play Cuphead. The minimum RAM is 3 GB.

Can I play Cuphead with 3 GB of RAM?

Yes, Cuphead can run with 3 GB of RAM. It's a minimum requirement.

How much RAM does Cuphead need?

You need at least 3 GB of RAM to run Cuphead on PC.

On Mac it requires minimum 4 GB.

What processor do I need for Cuphead?

Intel Core2 Duo E8400, 3.0GHz or AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+, 3.0GHz or higher is a minimum requirement for PC to be able to run Cuphead.

How many GB is Cuphead?

At least 4 GB of disk space is required to install Cuphead on your PC.

What graphics card do I need for Cuphead?

You need Geforce 9600 GT or AMD HD 3870 512MB or higher or more powerful video card.

What version of Windows can I use to play Cuphead?

Windows 7 or newer.

What DirectX do I need to run Cuphead?

Version 11 or greater is necessary for this game.

Can I run Cuphead on my laptop?

Yes, as long as it meets minimum requirements above.

Can I play Cuphead on my Mac?

Yes, Cuphead supports Mac if it meets the following minimum requirements:

  • OS: OS X 10.11.x
  • Processor: Intel Core i5 or higher
  • Memory: 4 GB
  • Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 4000 or higher (requires Metal)
  • Storage: 4 GB

When is Cuphead release date?

Cuphead release date is 29 September, 2021.

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