PC requirements

Active Matter System Requirements

Active Matter needs at least Core i5-6600 / Ryzen 3 1300X, 8 GB RAM and GTX 1050 Ti / RX 470 / ARC A580 graphics. For the recommended experience you want Core i5-8700 / Ryzen 5 3600, 16 GB RAM and RTX 2060 / RX 5700 XT / ARC A770 graphics.

Verified Sources: Steam store listing
Active Matter minimum and recommended PC specifications
Component Minimum Recommended
Operating system Windows 10/11 (64bit) Windows 10/11 (64bit)
Processor Core i5-6600 / Ryzen 3 1300X Core i5-8700 / Ryzen 5 3600
Memory 8 GB RAM 16 GB RAM
Graphics GTX 1050 Ti / RX 470 / ARC A580 RTX 2060 / RX 5700 XT / ARC A770
Storage 45 GB available space 45 GB available space
Additional notes SSD required SSD required
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Other platforms

Active Matter is also available on these systems, where hardware is fixed and no per-PC check is needed:

Quick answers

Running Active Matter on PC

Can my PC run Active Matter?
Compare your CPU, GPU and RAM against the minimum column below. If your parts match or beat every minimum row, the game will launch — though you may need to lower settings. Matching the recommended column is what gets you 60fps at 1080p.
How much storage does Active Matter need?
45 GB available space
What is the difference between minimum and recommended specs?
Minimum means the game starts and is playable, usually at 30fps on low settings at 1080p. Recommended is the developer's target for a smooth 60fps experience at high settings.