Can I Run The Beginner's Guide?

Last updated: 3 November 2021

You must be wondering, can my PC run The Beginner's Guide? On this page you will find The Beginner's Guide 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 The Beginner's Guide or check system requirement details for CPU, operating system, graphics and sound cards, required disk space and more for each of the supported platforms.

Table of Contents

Can I run it: The Beginner's Guide

Will it run? According to our tests, 100% of people can run it on their PC. Test your PC now!
View most recent tests.

Can my PC run The Beginner's Guide?

Sysrqmts browser extension icon
Not sure what hardware you have?
Install our Chrome extension to autofill this information.

  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’

Check if you can run these popular games too!

Buy The Beginner's Guide

You can buy The Beginner's Guide directly on Steam, or on one of the marketplaces below. Usually, games on marketplaces are much cheaper, and you can save up to 80%! Check prices below:

Shop Product Price

The Beginner's Guide Windows Requirements

The Beginner's Guide system requirements for Windows
Minimum Requirements
OS
OS
Windows Vista/7/8/8.1/10
Processor
Processor
3.0 GHz P4, Dual Core 2.0 (or higher) or AMD64X2 (or higher)
Memory
Memory
2 GB
Graphics
Graphics
Video card must be 128 MB or more and should be a DirectX 9-compatible with support for Pixel Shader 2.0b (ATI Radeon X800 or higher / NVIDIA GeForce 7600 or higher / Intel HD Graphics 2000 or higher - *NOT* an Intel Express graphics card).
Storage
Storage
4 GB
Sound Card
Sound Card
DirectX 9.0c compatible

The Beginner's Guide minimum requirements for Windows assume having at least Windows Vista/7/8/8.1/10 operating system. Your processor should be 3.0 GHz P4, Dual Core 2.0 (or higher) or AMD64X2 (or higher) or a more powerful one. The minimum RAM requirement is 2 GB. As for a graphics card, it should be Video card must be 128 MB or more and should be a DirectX 9-compatible with support for Pixel Shader 2.0b (ATI Radeon X800 or higher / NVIDIA GeForce 7600 or higher / Intel HD Graphics 2000 or higher - *NOT* an Intel Express graphics card).. You also have to have 4 GB free disk space to install the game.

The Beginner's Guide Mac Requirements

The Beginner's Guide system requirements for Mac
Minimum Requirements
OS
OS
Processor
Processor
3.0 GHz P4, Dual Core 2.0 (or higher) or AMD64X2 (or higher)
Memory
Memory
2 GB
Graphics
Graphics
ATI Radeon 2400 or higher / NVIDIA 8600M or higher
Storage
Storage
4 GB

Processor needs to be at least 3.0 GHz P4, Dual Core 2.0 (or higher) or AMD64X2 (or higher). 2 GB of RAM is required. Your graphics card should be ATI Radeon 2400 or higher / NVIDIA 8600M or higher. Finally, the game needs 4 GB of free disk space.

The Beginner's Guide Linux Requirements

The Beginner's Guide system requirements for Linux
Minimum Requirements
OS
OS
Ubuntu 12.04
Processor
Processor
Dual core from Intel or AMD at 2.8 GHz
Memory
Memory
2 GB
Graphics
Graphics
Storage
Storage
4 GB
Sound Card
Sound Card
OpenAL Compatible Sound Card

If you’re on Linux, minimum requirements include Ubuntu 12.04. Processor should be Dual core from Intel or AMD at 2.8 GHz or higher. For RAM you need 2 GB or more. Graphics card should be nVidia GeForce 8600 / 9600GT, ATI/AMD Radeon HD2600/3600 (Graphic Drivers: nVidia 310, AMD 12.11), OpenGL 2.1 or better. 15GB of free disk space is a must.

Game Details

The Beginner's Guide is a narrative video game from Davey Wreden, the creator of The Stanley Parable. It lasts about an hour and a half and has no traditional mechanics, no goals or objectives. Instead, it tells the story of a person struggling to deal with something they do not understand.

Release date
1 October, 2021
OpenCritic Score
72.53/100
Category
Single-player
Genres
Adventure, Indie
Supported languages
English*, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Russian
* languages with full audio support
Developer
Everything Unlimited Ltd.
Publisher
Everything Unlimited Ltd.
Official website
thebeginnersgui.de
Support website
everythingunlimitedltd.com
Support website
store.steampowered.com

FAQs

Can I run The Beginner's Guide?

You would be able to run The Beginner's Guide 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 Vista/7/8/8.1/10
  • Processor: 3.0 GHz P4, Dual Core 2.0 (or higher) or AMD64X2 (or higher)
  • Memory: 2 GB
  • Graphics: Video card must be 128 MB or more and should be a DirectX 9-compatible with support for Pixel Shader 2.0b (ATI Radeon X800 or higher / NVIDIA GeForce 7600 or higher / Intel HD Graphics 2000 or higher - *NOT* an Intel Express graphics card).
  • Storage: 4 GB
  • Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c compatible

Minimum requirements for Mac are:

Minimum requirements for Linux are:

Can I play The Beginner's Guide with 1 GB of RAM?

No, this is not enough to play The Beginner's Guide. The minimum RAM is 2 GB.

Can I play The Beginner's Guide with 2 GB of RAM?

Yes, The Beginner's Guide can run with 2 GB of RAM. It's a minimum requirement.

How much RAM does The Beginner's Guide need?

You need at least 2 GB of RAM to run The Beginner's Guide on PC.

On Mac it requires minimum 2 GB.

And on Linux/SteamOS: 2 GB minimum.

What processor do I need for The Beginner's Guide?

3.0 GHz P4, Dual Core 2.0 (or higher) or AMD64X2 (or higher) is a minimum requirement for PC to be able to run The Beginner's Guide.

How many GB is The Beginner's Guide?

At least 4 GB of disk space is required to install The Beginner's Guide on your PC.

What graphics card do I need for The Beginner's Guide?

You need Video card must be 128 MB or more and should be a DirectX 9-compatible with support for Pixel Shader 2.0b (ATI Radeon X800 or higher / NVIDIA GeForce 7600 or higher / Intel HD Graphics 2000 or higher - *NOT* an Intel Express graphics card). or more powerful video card.

What version of Windows can I use to play The Beginner's Guide?

Windows Vista/7/8/8.1/10 or newer.

Can I run The Beginner's Guide on my laptop?

Yes, as long as it meets minimum requirements above.

Can I play The Beginner's Guide on my Mac?

Yes, The Beginner's Guide supports Mac if it meets the following minimum requirements:

Can I run The Beginner's Guide on Linux/SteamOS?

Yes, you can play The Beginner's Guide on Steam OS/Linux. Please see requirements above.

When is The Beginner's Guide release date?

The Beginner's Guide release date is 1 October, 2021.

Recent Tests

Sysrqmts browser extension icon
Stop overpaying for PC games!
See cheapest prices in Steam store with our browser extension.