Windows and macOS
Compare your PC or Mac against Steam's minimum and recommended rows.
Recheck Steam later if requirements change during Early Access.PC and Mac compatibility
Paralives System Requirements
Use this page to check the current official Windows and macOS requirements from Steam before you buy or install Paralives.
Early AccessChecked 2026-06-05
Can Your PC or Mac Run Paralives?
Paralives has official requirements for both Windows and macOS on Steam. Compare your device against the minimum and recommended specs below, and use the storage line as the amount of free space Steam asks for, not as an exact download-size number.
- Windows and macOS are the official platform targets.
- Steam is where the official requirements are currently listed.
- Requirements can change during Early Access, so recheck before major updates.
- Use minimum specs for launch checks and recommended specs for a safer baseline.
Windows Minimum and Recommended Specs
Current official Windows requirements from Steam (checked 2026-06-05).
| Requirement | Minimum | Recommended | What this means |
|---|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 | Windows 11 | Compare your current Windows version before checking other specs. |
| Processor | Intel Core i5 or AMD Ryzen 5 @ 2.5 GHz | Intel Core i5 or AMD Ryzen 5 @ 3.0 GHz | Check both processor family and speed when comparing your PC. |
| Memory | 12 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM | You need at least 12 GB of RAM, with 16 GB listed as the recommended target. |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GTX 1060 or AMD RX 6600 XT | NVIDIA RTX 2060 or AMD RX 7600 XT | Treat these as official comparison points, not a performance guarantee. |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 | The official block currently lists DirectX 11 for both tiers. |
| Storage | 8 GB available space | 8 GB available space | Steam asks for this much free space; this is not an exact download-size number. |
| Additional notes | If your framerate is low, lower the display resolution and other graphic settings. | If your framerate is low, lower the display resolution and other graphic settings. | This is Steam's official note, not a guaranteed best-settings guide. |
macOS Minimum and Recommended Specs
Current official macOS requirements from Steam (checked 2026-06-05).
| Requirement | Minimum | Recommended | What this means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor family | Apple processor | Apple processor | Official macOS requirements are Apple processor only. |
| Operating system | macOS Big Sur 11 or newer | macOS Big Sur 11 or newer | Check your macOS version before comparing the chip and memory rows. |
| Apple chip baseline | Apple M2 | Apple M3 | Current official baseline is M2 minimum and M3 recommended. |
| Graphics | Apple M2 | Apple M3 | Steam lists the same Apple chip baseline for the graphics row. |
| Memory | 12 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM | Compare both the Apple chip and RAM against the listed Mac rows. |
| Additional notes | If your framerate is low, lower the display resolution and other graphic settings. | If your framerate is low, lower the display resolution and other graphic settings. | Use this as a general Steam note, not a promise that one settings change fixes every Mac. |
Storage Requirement vs Download Size
Steam currently lists `8 GB available space` in the Windows requirements block. That tells you how much free space Steam asks for, but there is no separate official download-size number right now.
- Use `8 GB available space` as the free-space number Steam asks for.
- Do not treat this line as the exact installed size on every setup.
- Recheck Steam if the storage line changes during Early Access.
PC, Mac, Steam Deck, and Console Questions
Start with the Windows and macOS tables above. Use these notes only when your question is about a nearby platform or input issue.
Mac input note
Some Mac users may have click or camera rotation trouble; using a mouse instead of the trackpad may help.
This note is about input behavior, not overall Mac performance.Steam Deck
Check the Steam Deck guide for handheld-specific details.
Deck setup, Proton, settings, and FPS belong on the Steam Deck page.Console and mobile
Treat Paralives as a PC and Mac game right now.
There is no official console or phone/tablet version right now.System Requirements FAQ
Does Paralives have official system requirements?
Yes. The official FAQ directs players to Steam, and Steam currently lists official minimum and recommended requirements for Windows and macOS.
Is the download size exactly 8 GB?
Steam lists `8 GB available space`, but there is no separate official download-size number right now.
Is M1 officially supported?
Steam currently lists Apple M2 as the minimum Mac baseline and Apple M3 as recommended, so M1 is not in the listed Mac requirements.
Where should I check Steam Deck support?
Check the Steam Deck guide for handheld-specific details. This page only covers the official Windows and macOS requirement tables.
Are console or mobile versions supported right now?
No. Paralives is currently a PC and Mac game, and there is no official console or phone/tablet version right now.
Where can I verify the newest requirements later?
Check the system requirements block on the Paralives Steam store page, since Early Access requirements can change over time.
Next Compatibility And Buying Checks
Paralives Early Access
Check the current Early Access date, available-now features, planned updates, and 1.0 boundaries.
Paralives on Steam Deck
Use this when your question is handheld compatibility rather than official PC/Mac requirement tables.
Paralives Price
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Paralives Guide
Return to the main hub for build controls, mods, money, cheats, and other Early Access topics.