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Updated July 2026

Phasmophobia system requirements — minimum specs, RAM & size (2026)

Phasmophobia (Kinetic Games) is four-player co-op ghost hunting: walkie-talkies, evidence and scares in Unity mansions. It stays accessible on an entry-level GPU; 16 GB RAM and an SSD mainly add comfort with Discord and a full lobby. Optional VR clearly wants more graphics power. A $420–650 budget ($620–850 for VR) covers the experience amply.

Which PC for Phasmophobia?

  • Minimum setup: NVIDIA GTX 970 / AMD RX 480, 8 Go, SSD.
  • For smooth 1080p: target a PC around $325 – $425.
  • For high 1440p: target $425 – $650 (NVIDIA RTX 2060 / AMD RX 5700).
  • For comfortable 4K: target $650 – $875 and above.
  • Best price-to-FPS value in 2026: the $425 – $650 tier.

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Phasmophobia on PC: hardware guide and performance

Searching for phasmophobia system requirements, phasmophobia minimum requirements, phasmophobia specs, or phasmophobia pc requirements? Phasmophobia (Kinetic Games, Steam App ID 739630) is a co-op ghost-hunting game built on Unity. It is light on the GPU compared to AAA titles, but you still need a dedicated graphics card — integrated Intel UHD or Celeron-class laptops are below the practical minimum.

Quick answer: Windows 10/11 64-bit, DirectX 11, Intel i5-4590 / AMD FX-8350, 8 GB RAM (16 GB recommended), GTX 970 / RX 480 minimum GPU, ~15 GB SSD (~20 GB free in practice). A modern GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT clears 1080p at 60–100 fps for solo or 4-player co-op.

Official Steam minimum: i5-4590 / FX-8350, 8 GB RAM, NVIDIA GTX 970 4 GB / AMD RX 480 4 GB, 15 GB SSD, Windows 10 64-bit, DirectX 11 — not DirectX 12 or DirectX 10. Recommended practical 2026: Ryzen 5 3600 / i5-10400F, 16 GB dual-channel RAM, GTX 1660 Super / RX 6600, NVMe SSD.

Install size: Steam lists ~15 GB. After updates and mods, plan 18–20 GB free on SSD — answers *phasmophobia game size*, *how much gb is phasmophobia*, and *phasmophobia steam how much gb*. HDD works officially but mission loads feel sluggish.

RAM: 8 GB meets the store minimum; 16 GB is the real phasmophobia ram requirements for co-op with Discord and a browser. 4 GB DDR3 or only 6 GB available is too tight — expect crashes or stutter on larger maps.

GPU: you do not need a GeForce specifically — any dedicated AMD or NVIDIA GPU at GTX 970 level or newer works. GTX 1650 is a popular sweet spot (*phasmophobia system requirements gtx 1650*). VRAM: 4 GB minimum, 6 GB+ comfortable. Integrated graphics alone are not enough.

Laptop: yes — GTX 1650 Mobile / RTX 3050 with 16 GB RAM and SSD (*can i play phasmophobia on laptop*). Thin ultrabooks (e.g. Core i7-8550U without discrete GPU) struggle. Plug in for stable FPS.

Low-end PCs: Intel Celeron N3350 + 4 GB RAM cannot run Phasmophobia well — below both CPU and RAM minimums. Ryzen 5 5500 + RX 6600 / RTX 3060 runs it very well on Windows 11.

VR (optional): desktop PC renders the game; the headset tracks movement — you need both. Budget $650–$875 with RTX 3060, 16 GB RAM, SSD for stable 90 fps in VR.

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Phasmophobia system requirements — minimum & recommended (Steam)

ComponentMinimum requirementsRecommended requirements
ProcessorIntel Core i5-4590 / AMD FX-8350Intel Core i7-6700K / AMD Ryzen 5 3600
RAM8 GB8 GB (16 GB conseillé)
Graphics cardNVIDIA GTX 970 / AMD RX 480NVIDIA RTX 2060 / AMD RX 5700
StorageSSD 15 GBSSD NVMe 15 GB
Operating systemWindows 10 64-bitWindows 10 / 11 64-bit
DirectXDirectX 11DirectX 11

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What PC do you need for Phasmophobia in 2026?

Non-VR co-op: $425–$650 (GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT, 16 GB RAM, SSD). VR or streaming: $650–$875 with RTX 3060, 16 GB RAM, NVMe SSD.

Frequently asked questions about Phasmophobia

phasmophobia system requirements

Steam minimum: Windows 10 64-bit, Intel i5-4590 / AMD FX-8350, 8 GB RAM, NVIDIA GTX 970 / AMD RX 480, 15 GB SSD, DirectX 11. Practical 2026: Ryzen 5 3600 / i5-10400F, 16 GB RAM, GTX 1660 Super / RX 6600 for smooth 1080p co-op.

phasmophobia minimum requirements

Same as Steam minimum row: i5-4590, 8 GB RAM, GTX 970 / RX 480, 15 GB SSD, DirectX 11, Windows 10. Treat this as a floor to launch — for comfortable play in 2026, target GTX 1650 + 16 GB RAM on SSD.

phasmophobia specs

Full PC specs: Unity engine, DirectX 11, i5-4590 / FX-8350, 8 GB RAM, GTX 970 4 GB VRAM, 15 GB SSD. Recommended: 16 GB RAM, GTX 1660 Super, NVMe SSD. Windows PC only on Steam (App ID 739630) — dedicated GPU required.

How much RAM does Phasmophobia need?

Official minimum: 8 GB RAM. Recommended: 16 GB dual-channel for 4-player co-op with Discord and a browser. 4 GB DDR3 or only 6 GB free causes stutter — upgrade RAM before the GPU if you are stuck at 8 GB.

How big is Phasmophobia on PC?

About 15 GB on Steam SSD. Allow 18–20 GB free for patches and mods. HDD works officially but mission loads feel sluggish — SSD or NVMe is strongly recommended.

phasmophobia recommended specs

Steam lists i7-6700K / Ryzen 5 3600, GTX 1060 / RX 5700. In 2026: Ryzen 5 5500 / i5-12400, GTX 1660 Super / RX 6600, 16 GB RAM, NVMe SSD — smooth 1080p co-op without overspending.

Can I play Phasmophobia on a laptop?

Yes with a dedicated GPU (GTX 1650 Mobile, RTX 3050/4050 Mobile) and 16 GB RAM. Many gaming laptops from $650 run non-VR Phasmophobia smoothly. Ultrabooks with only Intel UHD are below minimum.

Does Phasmophobia run well on a budget PC?

Yes. A $425–$650 build with GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT hits 60–100+ fps at 1080p. One of the lightest co-op horror games on PC — CPU and 16 GB RAM matter more than a flagship GPU.

Do you need DirectX 11 for Phasmophobia?

Yes — Steam requires DirectX 11 only (not DX12 or DX10). You do not need GeForce specifically; any dedicated NVIDIA or AMD GPU at GTX 970 level or better works.

phasmophobia VR requirements

VR is rendered on your PC GPU. Stable VR: RTX 3060+, 16 GB RAM, SSD, Ryzen 5 3600 class CPU. Budget $650–$875. Meta Quest via Link needs good USB or 5 GHz Wi-Fi.

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