Can I Run The Stanley Parable?

Last updated: 30 April 2024

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

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Can my PC run The Stanley Parable?

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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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The Stanley Parable Windows Requirements

The Stanley Parable system requirements for Windows
Minimum Requirements
OS
OS
Windows XP/Vista/7/8
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 Express graphics card).
Storage
Storage
3 GB
Sound Card
Sound Card
DirectX 9.0c compatible

The Stanley Parable minimum requirements for Windows assume having at least Windows XP/Vista/7/8 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 Express graphics card).. You also have to have 3 GB free disk space to install the game.

The Stanley Parable Mac Requirements

The Stanley Parable 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

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.

The Stanley Parable Linux Requirements

The Stanley Parable 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 Stanley Parable is a first person exploration game. You will play as Stanley, and you will not play as Stanley. You will follow a story, you will not follow a story. You will have a choice, you will have no choice. The game will end, the game will never end.

Release date
17 October, 2021
Category
Single-player
Genres
Adventure, Indie
Supported languages
English*, Italian, Spanish - Spain, Danish, Dutch, Russian, French, German, Polish, Portuguese, Turkish, Ukrainian
* languages with full audio support
Developer
Galactic Cafe
Publisher
Galactic Cafe
Official website
stanleyparable.com
Support website
galactic-cafe.com
Support website
store.steampowered.com

FAQs

Can I run The Stanley Parable?

You would be able to run The Stanley Parable 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/7/8
  • 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 Express graphics card).
  • Storage: 3 GB
  • Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c compatible

Minimum requirements for Mac are:

Minimum requirements for Linux are:

Can I play The Stanley Parable with 1 GB of RAM?

No, this is not enough to play The Stanley Parable. The minimum RAM is 2 GB.

Can I play The Stanley Parable with 2 GB of RAM?

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

How much RAM does The Stanley Parable need?

You need at least 2 GB of RAM to run The Stanley Parable on PC.

On Mac it requires minimum 2 GB.

And on Linux/SteamOS: 2 GB minimum.

What processor do I need for The Stanley Parable?

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 Stanley Parable.

How many GB is The Stanley Parable?

At least 3 GB of disk space is required to install The Stanley Parable on your PC.

What graphics card do I need for The Stanley Parable?

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 Express graphics card). or more powerful video card.

What version of Windows can I use to play The Stanley Parable?

Windows XP/Vista/7/8 or newer.

Can I run The Stanley Parable on my laptop?

Yes, as long as it meets minimum requirements above.

Can I play The Stanley Parable on my Mac?

Yes, The Stanley Parable supports Mac if it meets the following minimum requirements:

Can I run The Stanley Parable on Linux/SteamOS?

Yes, you can play The Stanley Parable on Steam OS/Linux. Please see requirements above.

When is The Stanley Parable release date?

The Stanley Parable release date is 17 October, 2021.

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