Can I Run Owlboy?

Last updated: 26 December 2024

You must be wondering, can my PC run Owlboy? On this page you will find Owlboy 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 Owlboy 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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  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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Owlboy Windows Requirements

Owlboy system requirements for Windows
Minimum Requirements
OS
OS
Windows 7/8/10/Vista
Processor
Processor
Memory
Memory
1 GB
Graphics
Graphics
Pixelshader 3.0 enabled graphics card(DirectX 10 capable graphics card)
DirectX
DirectX
Version 9.0c
Storage
Storage
600 MB

Owlboy minimum requirements for Windows assume having at least Windows 7/8/10/Vista operating system. Your processor should be Dual core or a more powerful one. The minimum RAM requirement is 1 GB. As for a graphics card, it should be Pixelshader 3.0 enabled graphics card(DirectX 10 capable graphics card). You also have to have 600 MB free disk space to install the game.

Owlboy Mac Requirements

Owlboy system requirements for Mac
Minimum Requirements
OS
OS
Lion 10.7.5, latest macOS release strongly recommended
Processor
Processor
Memory
Memory
2 GB
Graphics
Graphics
OpenGL 3.0+ support (2.1 with ARB extensions acceptable)
Storage
Storage
600 MB
Additional Notes
Additional Notes
SDL_GameController devices fully supported

As for Mac OS, Owlboy requirements here start with Lion 10.7.5, latest macOS release strongly recommended operating system. Processor needs to be at least Dual core. 2 GB of RAM is required. Your graphics card should be OpenGL 3.0+ support (2.1 with ARB extensions acceptable). Finally, the game needs 600 MB of free disk space.

Owlboy Linux Requirements

Requires 64 bit processor and operating system.

Owlboy system requirements for Linux
Minimum Requirements
OS
OS
glibc 2.15+, 32/
Processor
Processor
Memory
Memory
2 GB
Graphics
Graphics
OpenGL 3.0+ support (2.1 with ARB extensions acceptable)
Storage
Storage
600 MB
Additional Notes
Additional Notes
SDL_GameController devices fully supported

If you’re on Linux, minimum requirements include glibc 2.15+, 32/. Processor should be Dual core or higher. For RAM you need 2 GB or more. Graphics card should be OpenGL 3.0+ support (2.1 with ARB extensions acceptable) or better. 15GB of free disk space is a must.

Game Details

Owlboy is a story-driven platform adventure game, where you can fly and explore a brand new world in the clouds! Pick up your friends, and bring them with you as you explore the open skies, in one of the most detailed adventures of this era.

Release date
1 November, 2021
OpenCritic Score
87.88/100
Category
Single-player
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie
Supported languages
English*, Japanese*, French*, Italian*, German*, Spanish - Spain*, Korean*, Polish*, Portuguese - Brazil*, Russian*, Simplified Chinese*, Traditional Chinese*, Norwegian*
* languages with full audio support
Developer
D-Pad Studio
Publisher
D-Pad Studio
Official website
owlboygame.com
Support website
dpadstudio.com
Support website
store.steampowered.com

FAQs

Can I run Owlboy?

You would be able to run Owlboy 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 7/8/10/Vista
  • Processor: Dual core
  • Memory: 1 GB
  • Graphics: Pixelshader 3.0 enabled graphics card(DirectX 10 capable graphics card)
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 600 MB

Minimum requirements for Mac are:

  • OS: Lion 10.7.5, latest macOS release strongly recommended
  • Processor: Dual core
  • Memory: 2 GB
  • Graphics: OpenGL 3.0+ support (2.1 with ARB extensions acceptable)
  • Storage: 600 MB
  • Additional Notes: SDL_GameController devices fully supported

Minimum requirements for Linux are:

  • OS: glibc 2.15+, 32/
  • Processor: Dual core
  • Memory: 2 GB
  • Graphics: OpenGL 3.0+ support (2.1 with ARB extensions acceptable)
  • Storage: 600 MB
  • Additional Notes: SDL_GameController devices fully supported

Can I play Owlboy with 1 GB of RAM?

Yes, Owlboy can run with 1 GB of RAM. It's a minimum requirement.

How much RAM does Owlboy need?

You need at least 1 GB of RAM to run Owlboy on PC.

On Mac it requires minimum 2 GB.

And on Linux/SteamOS: 2 GB minimum.

What processor do I need for Owlboy?

Dual core is a minimum requirement for PC to be able to run Owlboy.

How many GB is Owlboy?

At least 600 MB of disk space is required to install Owlboy on your PC.

What graphics card do I need for Owlboy?

You need Pixelshader 3.0 enabled graphics card(DirectX 10 capable graphics card) or more powerful video card.

What version of Windows can I use to play Owlboy?

Windows 7/8/10/Vista or newer.

What DirectX do I need to run Owlboy?

Version 9.0c or greater is necessary for this game.

Can I run Owlboy on my laptop?

Yes, as long as it meets minimum requirements above.

Can I play Owlboy on my Mac?

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

  • OS: Lion 10.7.5, latest macOS release strongly recommended
  • Processor: Dual core
  • Memory: 2 GB
  • Graphics: OpenGL 3.0+ support (2.1 with ARB extensions acceptable)
  • Storage: 600 MB
  • Additional Notes: SDL_GameController devices fully supported

Can I run Owlboy on Linux/SteamOS?

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

When is Owlboy release date?

Owlboy release date is 1 November, 2021.

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