PC requirements

Manic Miner System Requirements

Manic Miner needs at least 2.33GHz or faster x86-compatible processor, or Intel Atom™ 1.6GHz or faster processor for netbook class devices, 1 GB RAM and DirectX 9.0c-compatible graphics card with 256 MB VRAM and PixelShader 3.0 support graphics. For the recommended experience you want Intel Core i5 3GHz or faster processor, 2 GB RAM and Nvidia GeForce GT1030 or higher; AMD Radeon RX 460 or higher graphics.

Verified Sources: Steam store listing
Manic Miner minimum and recommended PC specifications
Component Minimum Recommended
Operating system Windows Vista / 7 / 8 / 10 / 11 Windows 11
Processor 2.33GHz or faster x86-compatible processor, or Intel Atom™ 1.6GHz or faster processor for netbook class devices Intel Core i5 3GHz or faster processor
Memory 1 GB RAM 2 GB RAM
Graphics DirectX 9.0c-compatible graphics card with 256 MB VRAM and PixelShader 3.0 support Nvidia GeForce GT1030 or higher; AMD Radeon RX 460 or higher
DirectX Version 9.0 —
Storage 400 MB available space 400 MB available space
Additional notes Direct Sound —
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Other platforms

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

Quick answers

Running Manic Miner on PC

Can my PC run Manic Miner?
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 Manic Miner need?
400 MB 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.