PC requirements

Protocol Bound System Requirements

Protocol Bound needs at least Intel Core i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 2600, 16 GB RAM and NVIDIA GTX 1660 Super / AMD RX 5600 XT graphics. For the recommended experience you want Intel Core i7-10700K / AMD Ryzen 7 5800X, 32 GB RAM and NVIDIA RTX 3060 Ti / RTX 4060 / AMD RX 7700 XT graphics.

Verified Sources: Steam store listing
Protocol Bound minimum and recommended PC specifications
Component Minimum Recommended
Operating system Windows 10 (64-bit) Windows 10 (64-bit)
Processor Intel Core i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 2600 Intel Core i7-10700K / AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
Memory 16 GB RAM 32 GB RAM
Graphics NVIDIA GTX 1660 Super / AMD RX 5600 XT NVIDIA RTX 3060 Ti / RTX 4060 / AMD RX 7700 XT
DirectX Version 11 Version 12
Storage 15 GB available space 15 GB available space
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Other platforms

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

Quick answers

Running Protocol Bound on PC

Can my PC run Protocol Bound?
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 Protocol Bound need?
15 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.