PC requirements
Alien: Isolation System Requirements
Alien: Isolation needs at least 3.16Ghz Intel Core 2 Duo E8500, 4 GB RAM and 1GB (AMD Radeon HD 5550 or Nvidia GeForce GT 430) graphics. For the recommended experience you want AMD: Phenom II X4 955 - 4 Core, 3.2 GHz or Intel: Core 2 Quad Q9650 - 4 Core, 3.0 GHz, 8 GB RAM and 2GB (AMD GPU: AMD Radeon R9 200 Series or Nvidia GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX660) graphics.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 7 (32bit) | Windows 7 (64bit) |
| Processor | 3.16Ghz Intel Core 2 Duo E8500 | AMD: Phenom II X4 955 - 4 Core, 3.2 GHz or Intel: Core 2 Quad Q9650 - 4 Core, 3.0 GHz |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | 1GB (AMD Radeon HD 5550 or Nvidia GeForce GT 430) | 2GB (AMD GPU: AMD Radeon R9 200 Series or Nvidia GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX660) |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage | 35 GB available space | 35 GB available space |
| Additional notes | Microsoft no longer supports Windows 10 or older versions | Microsoft no longer supports Windows 10 or older versions |
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Quick answers
Running Alien: Isolation on PC
Can my PC run Alien: Isolation?
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 Alien: Isolation need?
35 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.