Can I run Project Zomboid?

Project Zomboid (2013) is an indie, RPG and simulation game and a medium game for a PC. A mid-range graphics card such as a GTX 1650 or RX 580 class card plays it well.

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Project Zomboid system requirements

	Minimum
OS	Windows 10 / 11 - 64 Bit
Processor	Intel 2.77GHz Quad-core
Memory	8Gb Ram
Graphics	Dedicated graphics card with 4 GB of VRAM minimum, OpenGL 2.1 and GLSL 1.2 support (generally 2012 or newer)
Storage	10Gb

The game's Steam page lists only the minimum requirements.

Source: the official Project Zomboid Steam page, checked October 2026.

Which PC runs Project Zomboid?

To play it you need at least a GeForce GTX 1650 class graphics card, an Intel Core i3-6100 class processor and 8 GB of RAM.

Graphics card: minimum

GeForce GTX 1650
GeForce GTX 1060 6GB
Radeon RX 580

Processor: minimum

Intel Core i3-6100
AMD FX-8350
Intel Core i5-4460

How common PCs do: GTX 1650 + Core i5-8400 + 16 GB: 100%, high settings; RTX 3060 + Ryzen 5 5600 + 16 GB: 100%, high settings; Laptop with integrated graphics + 8 GB: 40%, below the minimum, not playable well.

Parts with the same speed (and newer, faster ones) work too. Laptop versions of a graphics card are usually a little slower.

Upgrade picks for Project Zomboid

Parts from our product guides that reach the recommended specs.

Graphics card for the recommended settingsIntel Arc B580

Budget / 1080p-1440p

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Graphics card for the recommended settingsAMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB

Mid-range / 1440p

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Graphics card for the recommended settingsAMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

Mainstream / 1080p

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Processor for the recommended settingsAMD Ryzen 5 5500F

1080p budget gaming rigs

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Processor for the recommended settingsIntel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus

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Project Zomboid: questions

What are the minimum system requirements for Project Zomboid?

Minimum: OS Windows 10 / 11 - 64 Bit; processor Intel 2.77GHz Quad-core; 8Gb Ram; graphics Dedicated graphics card with 4 GB of VRAM minimum, OpenGL 2.1 and GLSL 1.2 support (generally 2012 or newer); 10Gb.

What graphics card do I need for Project Zomboid?

At least a GeForce GTX 1650, GeForce GTX 1060 6GB, Radeon RX 580 or a card of the same speed for the minimum settings.

Can a GTX 1650 run Project Zomboid?

Yes. The GTX 1650 reaches the minimum graphics and the recommended graphics too. A whole PC with a GTX 1650, a Core i5-8400 and 16 GB of RAM gets 100% in our checker (high settings).

Can Project Zomboid run without a graphics card (integrated graphics)?

Not well. The minimum is a dedicated graphics card (GeForce GTX 1650 class); with integrated graphics our checker gives 40% (below the minimum, not playable well).

Is 8 GB of RAM enough for Project Zomboid?

Yes. 8 GB meets the minimum memory for Project Zomboid.

How much storage does Project Zomboid need?

Project Zomboid needs 10Gb of free space.

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