Can I Run Darwinia?

Last updated: 28 July 2024

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

Test your PC to see if it will run Darwinia 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: Darwinia

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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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Darwinia Windows Requirements

Darwinia system requirements for Windows
Minimum Requirements
OS
OS
Windows 7
Processor
Processor
Intel Core i5 (Westmere)
Memory
Memory
4GB of
Graphics
Graphics
4GB of VRAM
Graphics API (ANGLE)
Graphics API (ANGLE)
Direct3D 11+ or Vulkan 1.2.160+
Graphics API (OpenGL)
Graphics API (OpenGL)
OpenGL 3.3+

Darwinia minimum requirements for Windows assume having at least Windows 7 operating system. Your processor should be Intel Core i5 (Westmere) or a more powerful one. The minimum RAM requirement is 4GB of. As for a graphics card, it should be 4GB of VRAM.

Darwinia Mac Requirements

Darwinia system requirements for Mac
Minimum Requirements
OS
OS
macOS 10.14 Mojave
Processor
Processor
Apple M1 or Intel Core i5 (Westmere)
Memory
Memory
4GB of
Graphics
Graphics
4GB of VRAM, Metal support required

As for Mac OS, Darwinia requirements here start with macOS 10.14 Mojave operating system. Processor needs to be at least Apple M1 or Intel Core i5 (Westmere). 4GB of of RAM is required. Your graphics card should be 4GB of VRAM, Metal support required.

Darwinia Linux Requirements

Darwinia system requirements for Linux
Minimum Requirements
OS
OS
Ubuntu 18.04 distro
Processor
Processor
Intel Core i5 (Westmere)
Memory
Memory
4GB of
Graphics
Graphics
4GB of VRAM
Graphics API (ANGLE)
Graphics API (ANGLE)
Vulkan 1.2.160+
Graphics API (OpenGL)
Graphics API (OpenGL)
OpenGL 3.3+

If you’re on Linux, minimum requirements include Ubuntu 18.04 distro. Processor should be Intel Core i5 (Westmere) or higher. For RAM you need 4GB of or more. Graphics card should be 4GB of VRAM or better.

Game Details

Combining fast-paced action with strategic battle planning, Darwinia features a novel and intuitive control mechanism, a graphical style ripped from 80's retro classics like Tron and Defender, and a story concerning a tribe of nomadic sprites trapped in a modern 3D world.

Release date
14 July, 2021
Category
Single-player
Genres
Indie, Strategy
Supported languages
English, German, French, Italian, Spanish - Spain
* languages with full audio support
Developer
Introversion Software
Publisher
Introversion Software
Official website
darwinia.co.uk
Support website
store.steampowered.com

FAQs

Can I run Darwinia?

You would be able to run Darwinia 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:

  • OS: Windows 7
  • Processor: Intel Core i5 (Westmere)
  • Memory: 4GB of
  • Graphics: 4GB of VRAM
  • Graphics API (ANGLE): Direct3D 11+ or Vulkan 1.2.160+
  • Graphics API (OpenGL): OpenGL 3.3+

Minimum requirements for Mac are:

  • OS: macOS 10.14 Mojave
  • Processor: Apple M1 or Intel Core i5 (Westmere)
  • Memory: 4GB of
  • Graphics: 4GB of VRAM, Metal support required

Minimum requirements for Linux are:

  • OS: Ubuntu 18.04 distro
  • Processor: Intel Core i5 (Westmere)
  • Memory: 4GB of
  • Graphics: 4GB of VRAM
  • Graphics API (ANGLE): Vulkan 1.2.160+
  • Graphics API (OpenGL): OpenGL 3.3+

How much RAM does Darwinia need?

You need at least 4GB of of RAM to run Darwinia on PC.

On Mac it requires minimum 4GB of.

And on Linux/SteamOS: 4GB of minimum.

What processor do I need for Darwinia?

Intel Core i5 (Westmere) is a minimum requirement for PC to be able to run Darwinia.

What graphics card do I need for Darwinia?

You need 4GB of VRAM or more powerful video card.

What version of Windows can I use to play Darwinia?

Windows 7 or newer.

Can I run Darwinia on my laptop?

Yes, as long as it meets minimum requirements above.

Can I play Darwinia on my Mac?

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

  • OS: macOS 10.14 Mojave
  • Processor: Apple M1 or Intel Core i5 (Westmere)
  • Memory: 4GB of
  • Graphics: 4GB of VRAM, Metal support required

Can I run Darwinia on Linux/SteamOS?

Yes, you can play Darwinia on Steam OS/Linux. Please see requirements above.

When is Darwinia release date?

Darwinia release date is 14 July, 2021.

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