R.E.P.O. System Requirements (Minimum & Recommended)
Everything you need to know before buying R.E.P.O.: the official minimum and recommended PC specs, how much storage it takes, Steam Deck status, and quick settings to boost FPS on weaker hardware.
Quick Answer
R.E.P.O. is a lightweight game. The minimum requirements are Windows 10, an Intel Core i5-6600, 8 GB of RAM, an NVIDIA GTX 970 and just 1 GB of storage. The recommended setup steps up to Windows 11, a Core i7-8700 and a GTX 1070. Most PCs and laptops from the last several years can run it, and it is "Playable" on Steam Deck.
R.E.P.O. Minimum & Recommended System Requirements
These are the official PC requirements published on the Steam store page. Notice how light they are — 8 GB of RAM and 1 GB of storage are all you need for either tier.
R.E.P.O. is in Early Access and built in Unity. The developer has stated it will launch on hardware below the minimum spec, though only at the lowest graphics settings — so it is worth trying even on an older machine.
R.E.P.O. on Steam Deck & Laptops
Thinking about playing handheld or on a portable rig? Here is where R.E.P.O. stands on the most common low-power setups.
Steam Deck: Playable
R.E.P.O. is rated "Playable" rather than "Verified". It runs and looks good, but defaults to mouse-and-keyboard prompts and needs a custom control profile for full comfort. The 1 GB install barely dents Deck storage.
Gaming Laptops
Any laptop with a dedicated GTX 1060/1070-class GPU or newer runs R.E.P.O. at high settings. Make sure the laptop is plugged in and set to a high-performance power profile to avoid throttling.
Integrated Graphics
Below the official minimum, but community reports suggest modern integrated GPUs can run it at low settings. Lower shadows and resolution first and treat performance as best-effort.
How to Boost FPS If You Are Below Spec
If your PC is near or under the minimum requirements, these four settings recover the most performance with the least visual loss.
Lower Shadow Quality & Distance
Shadows are the single heaviest setting in R.E.P.O. Dropping Shadow Quality and Shadow Distance to Low recovers the most frames on weaker GPUs without changing how the game plays.
Run in Exclusive Fullscreen
Fullscreen consistently performs better than windowed or borderless modes. Switch to fullscreen if you are fighting low frame rates on a laptop or older desktop.
Turn V-Sync Off
Leave V-Sync off unless you see screen tearing. Disabling it usually smooths out frame pacing and reduces input lag on mid-range hardware.
Drop the Render Resolution
If you are still below 60 FPS after lowering shadows, reduce the resolution. R.E.P.O. is a stylised low-poly game, so it still looks clean at 1600×900 or lower.
Already running and want to play smarter? See our REPO tips & tricks and platform availability guides.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can my PC run R.E.P.O.?
If you have a GTX 970 or better, an Intel Core i5-6600 (or AMD equivalent), 8 GB of RAM and 1 GB of free disk space, you meet the official minimum. R.E.P.O. is a lightweight co-op horror game built in Unity, so most machines from the last decade run it fine. The developer notes it will even start on hardware below the minimum, just at the lowest graphics settings.
How much storage does R.E.P.O. need?
Only about 1 GB of free space. That is tiny compared with most modern games, so storage is almost never the limiting factor. Mods, screenshots and clips can add a little on top, but the base install stays well under a couple of gigabytes.
Is 8 GB of RAM enough for R.E.P.O.?
Yes — both the minimum and recommended specs list 8 GB of RAM, so you do not need 16 GB to play. That said, if you keep a browser, Discord and a mod manager open while playing, 16 GB gives you more headroom and fewer background stutters. For the game alone, 8 GB is sufficient.
Does R.E.P.O. run on Steam Deck?
It runs, but it is marked "Playable" rather than "Steam Deck Verified". The game launches and performs well, but it sometimes shows mouse-and-keyboard prompts instead of controller icons, and a few menu actions need the default control layout tweaked. With a custom control profile it plays comfortably on the Deck. The 1 GB install also barely touches the Deck's storage.
Can I play R.E.P.O. on integrated graphics or a laptop?
The official minimum calls for a dedicated GTX 970, so integrated graphics fall below spec. Many players still report it being playable on modern integrated GPUs and gaming laptops at low settings, but performance varies. If you are on integrated graphics, lower shadows and resolution first, and treat frame rate as best-effort rather than guaranteed.
Why is R.E.P.O. running at low FPS even though I meet the specs?
The most common culprit is shadow settings, which are unusually demanding in R.E.P.O. Lower Shadow Quality and Shadow Distance first, switch to fullscreen, disable V-Sync, and close background apps. Updating your GPU driver and verifying the game files through Steam also resolves a lot of stutter and frame-drop complaints.
Do I need a high-end graphics card for R.E.P.O.?
No. The recommended GPU is only a GTX 1070 — a card from 2016 — so you do not need anything modern or expensive to get a smooth experience. Anything in the GTX 1060/1070 class or newer will comfortably run R.E.P.O. at high settings. Its stylised art style keeps the rendering load low.