Ready or Not System Requirements: Minimum and Recommended PC Specs (2026)
Nick Guli|To run Ready or Not on PC, you need at least NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 2GB / AMD Radeon R7 370 2GB and 8 GB RAM. The developer recommends Nvidia GTX 1060 6GB or better with 8 GB RAM. Plan for 60 GB of free storage. These are the official specs from the game’s Steam page, checked on Oct 8, 2026.
Ready or Not PC requirements
| Spec | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10, Windows 11 (64-bit required) | 64-bit Windows 10, 64-bit Windows 11 |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-4430 / AMD FX-6300 | AMD Ryzen 5-1600 / Intel Core i5-7600K |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 2GB / AMD Radeon R7 370 2GB | Nvidia GTX 1060 6GB or better |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage | 60 GB available space | 60 GB available space |
How demanding is Ready or Not?
Its minimum memory requirement of 8 GB is higher than 37% of the 183 PC games we track. Its 60 GB install is larger than 64% of them.
Compared to today’s hardware, Ready or Not falls into the older budget to entry-level mid-range category. Both tiers feature processors and graphics cards from several generations ago. A desktop from a decade back with a small upgrade could still meet the requirements, and most current systems easily surpass them. The recommended GPU, a GTX 1060 6GB “or better,” highlights the importance of the graphics card since the minimum card only has 2GB of video memory.
Interestingly, memory and storage requirements stay the same across tiers: both minimum and recommended specs list 8 GB RAM and 60 GB of storage. The only components that increase are the CPU and GPU. Since the storage amount is fixed, make sure to install the game on an SSD if you can; this should improve load times. The game has also been Verified for Steam Deck.
Can you play Ready or Not on Steam Deck?
Valve rates Ready or Not Verified on Steam Deck. That means it works fully out of the box.
- Passes: Default controller config fully functional
- Passes: Controller glyphs match deck device
- Passes: Interface text is legible
- Passes: Default configuration is performant
- Note: External controllers not supported primary player
Is Ready or Not on Mac or Linux?
No. Steam lists Ready or Not for Windows only, with no native Mac or Linux version.
Ready or Not system requirements FAQ
What are the minimum requirements for Ready or Not?
Windows 10, Windows 11 (64-bit required), Intel Core i5-4430 / AMD FX-6300, 8 GB RAM and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 2GB / AMD Radeon R7 370 2GB. You also need 60 GB available space.
What are the recommended specs for Ready or Not?
AMD Ryzen 5-1600 / Intel Core i5-7600K, 8 GB RAM and Nvidia GTX 1060 6GB or better.
Can I run Ready or Not with 8 GB of RAM?
Yes, 8 GB meets the minimum of 8 GB.
How much storage does Ready or Not need?
The Steam page lists 60 GB of free space.
Does Ready or Not work on Steam Deck?
Valve rates it Verified on Steam Deck.
More on Ready or Not
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- Ready or Not on Steam
Specs and the Steam Deck rating come from the game’s official Steam store listing and Valve’s compatibility report. Comparisons use the same data for every PC game Explosion tracks. Re-checked monthly.
Nick Guli
Nick Guli is the founder and editor-in-chief of Explosion.com, which he launched in February 2012. With over a decade of experience in digital publishing, Nick oversees editorial direction across entertainment, gaming, technology, and lifestyle content. He is an avid gamer and movie enthusiast who brings a critical eye to coverage of industry trends, game reviews, and entertainment news.
