Can I Run Plants vs. Zombies GOTY Edition?

Last updated: 9 May 2024

You must be wondering, can my PC run Plants vs. Zombies GOTY Edition? On this page you will find Plants vs. Zombies GOTY Edition 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 Plants vs. Zombies GOTY Edition 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 my PC run Plants vs. Zombies GOTY Edition?

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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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Plants vs. Zombies GOTY Edition Windows Requirements

Plants vs. Zombies GOTY Edition system requirements for Windows
Minimum Requirements
OS
OS
Windows XP/Vista/7
Processor
Processor
1.2Ghz+
Memory
Memory
1GB of
Graphics
Graphics
128MB of video memory, 16-bit or 32-bit color quality
DirectX
DirectX
DirectX 8
Storage
Storage
65+MB of free hard drive space
Sound Card
Sound Card
DirectX-compatible sound

Plants vs. Zombies GOTY Edition minimum requirements for Windows assume having at least Windows XP/Vista/7 operating system. Your processor should be 1.2Ghz+ or a more powerful one. The minimum RAM requirement is 1GB of. As for a graphics card, it should be 128MB of video memory, 16-bit or 32-bit color quality. You also have to have 65+MB of free hard drive space free disk space to install the game.

Plants vs. Zombies GOTY Edition Mac Requirements

Plants vs. Zombies GOTY Edition system requirements for Mac
Minimum Requirements
OS
OS
Mac OS X 10.5.8-10.6.x
Processor
Processor
Intel Core Duo 1.66GHz+
Memory
Memory
1GB of
Graphics
Graphics
64MB of video memory, 16-bit or 32-bit color quality
Storage
Storage
50+MB of free hard drive space
Sound Card
Sound Card
Standard audio

As for Mac OS, Plants vs. Zombies GOTY Edition requirements here start with Mac OS X 10.5.8-10.6.x 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, 16-bit or 32-bit color quality. Finally, the game needs 50+MB of free hard drive space of free disk space.

Game Details

Zombies are invading your home, and the only defense is your arsenal of plants! Armed with an alien nursery-worth of zombie-zapping plants like peashooters and cherry bombs, you'll need to think fast and plant faster to stop dozens of types of zombies dead in their tracks.

Release date
5 May, 2021
Category
Single-player
Genre
Strategy
Supported languages
English
* languages with full audio support
Developer
PopCap Games, Inc.
Publisher
PopCap Games, Inc., Electronic Arts
Support website
support.popcap.com
Support website
store.steampowered.com

FAQs

Can I run Plants vs. Zombies GOTY Edition?

You would be able to run Plants vs. Zombies GOTY Edition 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 XP/Vista/7
  • Processor: 1.2Ghz+
  • Memory: 1GB of
  • Graphics: 128MB of video memory, 16-bit or 32-bit color quality
  • DirectX: DirectX 8
  • Storage: 65+MB of free hard drive space
  • Sound Card: DirectX-compatible sound

Minimum requirements for Mac are:

  • OS: Mac OS X 10.5.8-10.6.x
  • Processor: Intel Core Duo 1.66GHz+
  • Memory: 1GB of
  • Graphics: 64MB of video memory, 16-bit or 32-bit color quality
  • Storage: 50+MB of free hard drive space
  • Sound Card: Standard audio

How much RAM does Plants vs. Zombies GOTY Edition need?

You need at least 1GB of of RAM to run Plants vs. Zombies GOTY Edition on PC.

On Mac it requires minimum 1GB of.

What processor do I need for Plants vs. Zombies GOTY Edition?

1.2Ghz+ is a minimum requirement for PC to be able to run Plants vs. Zombies GOTY Edition.

How many GB is Plants vs. Zombies GOTY Edition?

At least 65+MB of free hard drive space of disk space is required to install Plants vs. Zombies GOTY Edition on your PC.

What graphics card do I need for Plants vs. Zombies GOTY Edition?

You need 128MB of video memory, 16-bit or 32-bit color quality or more powerful video card.

What version of Windows can I use to play Plants vs. Zombies GOTY Edition?

Windows XP/Vista/7 or newer.

What DirectX do I need to run Plants vs. Zombies GOTY Edition?

DirectX 8 or greater is necessary for this game.

Can I run Plants vs. Zombies GOTY Edition on my laptop?

Yes, as long as it meets minimum requirements above.

Can I play Plants vs. Zombies GOTY Edition on my Mac?

Yes, Plants vs. Zombies GOTY Edition supports Mac if it meets the following minimum requirements:

  • OS: Mac OS X 10.5.8-10.6.x
  • Processor: Intel Core Duo 1.66GHz+
  • Memory: 1GB of
  • Graphics: 64MB of video memory, 16-bit or 32-bit color quality
  • Storage: 50+MB of free hard drive space
  • Sound Card: Standard audio

When is Plants vs. Zombies GOTY Edition release date?

Plants vs. Zombies GOTY Edition release date is 5 May, 2021.

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