Can I Run Psychonauts?

Last updated: 26 April 2024

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

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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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Psychonauts Windows Requirements

Psychonauts system requirements for Windows
Minimum Requirements Recommended Requirements
OS
OS
Windows 98 SE/2000/XP
OS
Windows 2000/XP
Processor
Processor
1.0 GHz Pentium(R) III and AMD Athlon(tm)
Processor
2.0 GHz Pentium(R) IV and AMD Athlon(tm)
Memory
Memory
256 MB of
Memory
512 MB of
Graphics
Graphics
64 MB GeForce (tm) 3 or higher or ATI(R) Radeon 8500 or higher (except GeForce 4 MX and Go series)
Graphics
, 128 MB GeForce FX 5600 or higher or ATI(R) Radeon 9600 or higher
DirectX
DirectX
version 9.0 or higher (included with game)
DirectX
version 9.0 or higher (included with game)
Storage
Storage
3.75 GB minimum hard drive space
Storage
6.0 GB minimum hard drive space
Sound Card
Sound Card
DirectX&reg 9.0 or higher compatible sound card
Sound Card
DirectX&reg 9.0 or higher and Sound Blaster Audigy 2 series sound card
Controls
Controls
Windows-compatible keyboard and mouse
Controls
Game Pad (optional)

Psychonauts minimum requirements for Windows assume having at least Windows 98 SE/2000/XP operating system. Your processor should be 1.0 GHz Pentium(R) III and AMD Athlon(tm) or a more powerful one. The minimum RAM requirement is 256 MB of. As for a graphics card, it should be 64 MB GeForce (tm) 3 or higher or ATI(R) Radeon 8500 or higher (except GeForce 4 MX and Go series). You also have to have 3.75 GB minimum hard drive space free disk space to install the game.

If you go for recommended requirements for Psychonauts for Windows, your operating system should be Windows 2000/XP. Recommended CPU would be 2.0 GHz Pentium(R) IV and AMD Athlon(tm) CPU or equivalent. For RAM, it is recommended to have 512 MB of or more. And video card — , 128 MB GeForce FX 5600 or higher or ATI(R) Radeon 9600 or higher.

Psychonauts Mac Requirements

Psychonauts system requirements for Mac
Minimum Requirements Recommended Requirements
OS
OS
Snow Leopard 10.6.8, .
OS
Snow Leopard 10.6.8, .
Processor
Processor
Processor
Intel Core i series
Memory
Memory
2 GB of
Memory
4 GB
Graphics
Graphics
Graphics
Storage
Storage
4GB minimum hard drive space
Storage
4GB minimum hard drive space
Controls
Controls
Keyboard and mouse
Controls
Game Pad (optional)

As for Mac OS, Psychonauts requirements here start with Snow Leopard 10.6.8, . operating system. Processor needs to be at least Intel Core Duo. 2 GB of of RAM is required. Your graphics card should be ATI X1600 / NVIDIA 8600GT / Intel HD3000 card with at least 128 MB VRAM. Finally, the game needs 4GB minimum hard drive space of free disk space.

As for recommended OS, it is Snow Leopard 10.6.8, .. Intel Core i series processor is recommended. Plus, 4 GB of RAM. Your video card should be ATI HD 3870 / Nvidia 8800GT with at least 512 MB VRAM.

Psychonauts Linux Requirements

Psychonauts system requirements for Linux
Minimum Requirements Recommended Requirements
Processor
Processor
2.0 GHz
Processor
2.0 GHz
Memory
Memory
2 GB
Memory
2 GB
Graphics
Graphics
128 MB VRAM with OpenGL 2.1 capable and Compressed texture support (S3TC)
Graphics
128 MB VRAM with OpenGL 2.1 capable and Compressed texture support (S3TC)
Libraries
Libraries
glibc 2.7+
Libraries
glibc 2.7+
Note
Note
32-bit native binaries only
Note
32-bit native binaries only

Processor should be 2.0 GHz or higher. For RAM you need 2 GB or more. Graphics card should be 128 MB VRAM with OpenGL 2.1 capable and Compressed texture support (S3TC) or better.

As for the processor/CPU, use 2.0 GHz or equivalent. Add 2 GB or more of RAM to it. And make sure you have 128 MB VRAM with OpenGL 2.1 capable and Compressed texture support (S3TC) graphics card.

Game Details

A Psychic Odyssey Through the Minds of Misfits, Monsters, and Madmen. This classic action/adventure platformer from acclaimed developers Double Fine Productions follows the story of a young psychic named Razputin.

Release date
11 October, 2021
Category
Single-player
Genre
Action
Supported languages
English, French, German
* languages with full audio support
Developer
Double Fine Productions
Publisher
Double Fine Productions
Official website
psychonauts.com
Support website
support.doublefine.com
Support website
[email protected]
Support website
store.steampowered.com

FAQs

Can I run Psychonauts?

You would be able to run Psychonauts 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 98 SE/2000/XP
  • Processor: 1.0 GHz Pentium(R) III and AMD Athlon(tm)
  • Memory: 256 MB of
  • Graphics: 64 MB GeForce (tm) 3 or higher or ATI(R) Radeon 8500 or higher (except GeForce 4 MX and Go series)
  • DirectX: version 9.0 or higher (included with game)
  • Storage: 3.75 GB minimum hard drive space
  • Sound Card: DirectX&reg 9.0 or higher compatible sound card
  • Controls: Windows-compatible keyboard and mouse

Minimum requirements for Mac are:

Minimum requirements for Linux are:

How much RAM does Psychonauts need?

You need at least 256 MB of of RAM to run Psychonauts on PC, but 512 MB of is recommended.

On Mac it requires minimum 2 GB of, with 4 GB recommended.

And on Linux/SteamOS: 2 GB minimum.

What processor do I need for Psychonauts?

1.0 GHz Pentium(R) III and AMD Athlon(tm) is a minimum requirement for PC to be able to run Psychonauts.

How many GB is Psychonauts?

At least 3.75 GB minimum hard drive space of disk space is required to install Psychonauts on your PC.

What graphics card do I need for Psychonauts?

You need 64 MB GeForce (tm) 3 or higher or ATI(R) Radeon 8500 or higher (except GeForce 4 MX and Go series) or more powerful video card.

What version of Windows can I use to play Psychonauts?

Windows 98 SE/2000/XP or newer.

What DirectX do I need to run Psychonauts?

version 9.0 or higher (included with game) or greater is necessary for this game.

Can I run Psychonauts on my laptop?

Yes, as long as it meets minimum requirements above.

Can I play Psychonauts on my Mac?

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

Can I run Psychonauts on Linux/SteamOS?

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

When is Psychonauts release date?

Psychonauts release date is 11 October, 2021.

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