PC requirements

Howl System Requirements

Howl needs at least Intel Core i3 with release date 2014 or later OR AMD FX with release date 2013 or later, 4 GB RAM and Dedicated GPU with base frequency 400 MHz or greater graphics. For the recommended experience you want Intel Core i5 with release date 2014 or later OR AMD FX with release date 2015 or later, 8 GB RAM and Dedicated GPU with base frequency 400 MHz or greater and 4 GB of memory or greater graphics.

Verified Sources: Steam store listing
Howl minimum and recommended PC specifications
Component Minimum Recommended
Operating system Windows 10 64-bit Windows 10 64-bit
Processor Intel Core i3 with release date 2014 or later OR AMD FX with release date 2013 or later Intel Core i5 with release date 2014 or later OR AMD FX with release date 2015 or later
Memory 4 GB RAM 8 GB RAM
Graphics Dedicated GPU with base frequency 400 MHz or greater Dedicated GPU with base frequency 400 MHz or greater and 4 GB of memory or greater
DirectX Version 11 Version 11
Storage 1 GB available space 1 GB available space
Additional notes DirectX 11 compatible DirectX 11 compatible
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Other platforms

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

Quick answers

Running Howl on PC

Can my PC run Howl?
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 Howl need?
1 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.