Can I Run DEFCON?

Last updated: 25 June 2024

You must be wondering, can my PC run DEFCON? On this page you will find DEFCON 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 DEFCON 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: DEFCON

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Can my PC run DEFCON?

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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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DEFCON Mac Requirements

DEFCON system requirements for Mac
Minimum Requirements
OS
OS
OS X version Leopard 10.5.8, Snow Leopard 10.6.3, .
Processor
Processor
Intel Core Duo 1.66GHz+
Memory
Memory
1GB of
Graphics
Graphics
64MB of video memory
Storage
Storage

As for Mac OS, DEFCON requirements here start with OS X version Leopard 10.5.8, Snow Leopard 10.6.3, . operating system. Processor needs to be at least Intel Core Duo 1.66GHz+. 1GB of of RAM is required. Your graphics card should be 64MB of video memory.

DEFCON Linux Requirements

DEFCON system requirements for Linux
Minimum Requirements
Processor
Processor
1.8 GHz
Memory
Memory
1GB
Graphics
Graphics
64Mb of memory
Storage
Storage
70Mb

Processor should be 1.8 GHz or higher. For RAM you need 1GB or more. Graphics card should be 64Mb of memory or better. 15GB of free disk space is a must.

Game Details

Inspired by the 1983 cult classic film, Wargames, DEFCON superbly evokes the tension, paranoia and suspicion of the Cold War era, playing on the fascinating aspects of psychological gameplay that occur during strategic nuclear warfare. You play a General hidden deep within an underground bunker.

Release date
29 September, 2021
Categories
Single-player, Multi-player
Genres
Indie, Strategy
Supported languages
English, French, German, Italian, Spanish - Spain
* languages with full audio support
Developers
Introversion Software
Publishers
Introversion Software
Official website
everybody-dies.com
Support website
support.introversion.co.uk
Support website
store.steampowered.com

FAQs

Can I run DEFCON?

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

Minimum requirements for Mac are:

  • OS: OS X version Leopard 10.5.8, Snow Leopard 10.6.3, .
  • Processor: Intel Core Duo 1.66GHz+
  • Memory: 1GB of
  • Graphics: 64MB of video memory
  • Storage:

Minimum requirements for Linux are:

  • Processor: 1.8 GHz
  • Memory: 1GB
  • Graphics: 64Mb of memory
  • Storage: 70Mb

Can I run DEFCON on my laptop?

Yes, as long as it meets minimum requirements above.

Can I play DEFCON on my Mac?

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

  • OS: OS X version Leopard 10.5.8, Snow Leopard 10.6.3, .
  • Processor: Intel Core Duo 1.66GHz+
  • Memory: 1GB of
  • Graphics: 64MB of video memory
  • Storage:

Can I run DEFCON on Linux/SteamOS?

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

When is DEFCON release date?

DEFCON release date is 29 September, 2021.

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