Can I Run The Talos Principle?

Last updated: 15 December 2024

You must be wondering, can my PC run The Talos Principle? On this page you will find The Talos Principle 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 Talos Principle 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 Talos Principle

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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 Talos Principle Windows Requirements

Requires 64 bit processor and operating system.

The Talos Principle system requirements for Windows
Minimum Requirements Recommended Requirements
OS
OS
Windows 7
OS
Windows 7
Processor
Processor
Processor
Memory
Memory
2 GB
Memory
4 GB
Graphics
Graphics
DirectX 11 class GPU with 1GB VRAM (nVidia GeForce 480 GTX, AMD Radeon HD 5870)
Graphics
DirectX
DirectX
Version 9.0c
DirectX
Version 9.0c
Storage
Storage
5 GB
Storage
8 GB

The Talos Principle minimum requirements for Windows assume having at least Windows 7 operating system. Your processor should be Dual-core 2.0 GHz or a more powerful one. The minimum RAM requirement is 2 GB. As for a graphics card, it should be DirectX 11 class GPU with 1GB VRAM (nVidia GeForce 480 GTX, AMD Radeon HD 5870). You also have to have 5 GB free disk space to install the game.

If you go for recommended requirements for The Talos Principle for Windows, your operating system should be Windows 7. Recommended CPU would be Quad-Core 3.0 GHz CPU or equivalent. For RAM, it is recommended to have 4 GB or more. And video card — AMD RX 480 or NVIDIA GTX 970.

The Talos Principle Mac Requirements

The Talos Principle system requirements for Mac
Minimum Requirements Recommended Requirements
OS
OS
OSX version Lion 10.7
OS
OSX version Lion 10.7
Processor
Processor
Processor
Memory
Memory
2 GB
Memory
4 GB
Graphics
Graphics
Graphics
Storage
Storage
5 GB
Storage
8 GB
Additional Notes
Additional Notes
OSX 10.5.8 and 10.6.3 can run the legacy version of the game, but it is no longer being updated.
Additional Notes

As for Mac OS, The Talos Principle requirements here start with OSX version Lion 10.7 operating system. Processor needs to be at least INTEL CORE 2 DUO 2.2 GHZ. 2 GB of RAM is required. Your graphics card should be nVidia GeForce GT 9600M/320M 512MB VRAM, AMD Radeon HD 4670 512MB VRAM (Intel integrated GPUs are not supported!). Finally, the game needs 5 GB of free disk space.

As for recommended OS, it is OSX version Lion 10.7. Intel Quad Code 3.2 GHz processor is recommended. Plus, 4 GB of RAM. Your video card should be nVidia GeForce 480 GTX 1GB VRAM, AMD Radeon HD 5870 1GB VRAM (Intel integrated GPUs are not supported!).

The Talos Principle Linux Requirements

The Talos Principle system requirements for Linux
Minimum Requirements Recommended Requirements
OS
OS
Ubuntu 14.04
OS
Ubuntu 14.04
Processor
Processor
Processor
Memory
Memory
2 GB
Memory
4 GB
Graphics
Graphics
Graphics
Storage
Storage
5 GB
Storage
8 GB

If you’re on Linux, minimum requirements include Ubuntu 14.04. Processor should be Dual-core 2.2 GHz or higher. For RAM you need 2 GB or more. Graphics card should be nVidia GeForce 8600 / 9600GT 512MB VRAM, ATI/AMD Radeon HD2600/3600 512MB VRAM or better. 15GB of free disk space is a must.

For Linux recommended requirements, use Ubuntu 14.04. As for the processor/CPU, use Quad-core 3.2 GHz or equivalent. Add 4 GB or more of RAM to it. And make sure you have nVidia GeForce 480 GTX 1GB VRAM, ATI/AMD Radeon HD 5870 1GB VRAM graphics card.

Game Details

The Talos Principle is a first-person puzzle game in the tradition of philosophical science fiction. Made by Croteam and written by Tom Jubert (FTL, The Swapper) and Jonas Kyratzes (The Sea Will Claim Everything).

Release date
11 December, 2021
Category
Single-player
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie
Supported languages
English*, French*, Italian*, German*, Spanish - Spain*, Russian*, Japanese*, Korean*, Polish*, Portuguese - Brazil*, Simplified Chinese*, Traditional Chinese*, Czech
* languages with full audio support
Developer
Croteam
Publisher
Devolver Digital, Croteam
Official website
croteam.com
Support website
store.steampowered.com

FAQs

Can I run The Talos Principle?

You would be able to run The Talos Principle 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:

Minimum requirements for Mac are:

Minimum requirements for Linux are:

Can I play The Talos Principle with 1 GB of RAM?

No, this is not enough to play The Talos Principle. The minimum RAM is 2 GB.

Can I play The Talos Principle with 2 GB of RAM?

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

How much RAM does The Talos Principle need?

You need at least 2 GB of RAM to run The Talos Principle on PC, but 4 GB is recommended.

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

And on Linux/SteamOS: 2 GB minimum, and 4 GB recommended.

What processor do I need for The Talos Principle?

Dual-core 2.0 GHz is a minimum requirement for PC to be able to run The Talos Principle.

How many GB is The Talos Principle?

At least 5 GB of disk space is required to install The Talos Principle on your PC.

What graphics card do I need for The Talos Principle?

You need DirectX 11 class GPU with 1GB VRAM (nVidia GeForce 480 GTX, AMD Radeon HD 5870) or more powerful video card.

What version of Windows can I use to play The Talos Principle?

Windows 7 or newer.

Does The Talos Principle require a 64-bit OS and processor?

Yes, The Talos Principle needs a 64-bit processor and operating system.

What DirectX do I need to run The Talos Principle?

Version 9.0c or greater is necessary for this game.

Can I run The Talos Principle on my laptop?

Yes, as long as it meets minimum requirements above.

Can I play The Talos Principle on my Mac?

Yes, The Talos Principle supports Mac if it meets the following minimum requirements:

Can I run The Talos Principle on Linux/SteamOS?

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

When is The Talos Principle release date?

The Talos Principle release date is 11 December, 2021.

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