PC requirements

Impossible Creatures System Requirements

Impossible Creatures needs at least 1 GHz, 512 MB RAM and DirectX compatible video card with 64 MB VRAM graphics. For the recommended experience you want 2 GHz, 1 GB RAM and DirectX compatible video card with 128 MB VRAM graphics.

Verified Sources: Steam store listing
Impossible Creatures minimum and recommended PC specifications
Component Minimum Recommended
Operating system Windows 98 / ME / 2000 / XP / Vista / 7 / 8 / 10 32 or 64 bit Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8 /10 32 or 64 bit
Processor 1 GHz 2 GHz
Memory 512 MB RAM 1 GB RAM
Graphics DirectX compatible video card with 64 MB VRAM DirectX compatible video card with 128 MB VRAM
DirectX Version 9.0c Version 9.0c
Storage 2 GB available space 2 GB available space
Additional notes DirectX compatible Sound card DirectX compatible Sound card
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Other platforms

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

Quick answers

Running Impossible Creatures on PC

Can my PC run Impossible Creatures?
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 Impossible Creatures need?
2 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.