Can I run Alien Swarm?
System requirements, estimated FPS for popular graphics cards and a quick check for your own PC.
- ReleaseJul 19, 2010
- Playing now13
- Steam user reviews94 % positive
- Steam DeckPlayable
- ProtonDBgold
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Alien Swarm system requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows® 7 / Vista / Vista64 / XP | Windows® 7 / Vista / Vista64 / XP |
| Processor | Pentium 4 3.0GHz | Intel core 2 duo 2.4GHz |
| Graphics | DirectX 9 compatible video card with 128 MB, Shader model 2.0. ATI X800, NVidia 6600 or better | DirectX 9 compatible video card with Shader model 3.0. NVidia 7600, ATI X1600 or better |
| Memory | 1 GB for XP / 2GB for Vista | 1 GB for XP / 2GB for Vista |
| Storage | At least 2.5 GB of free space | At least 2.5 GB of free space |
Estimated FPS in Alien Swarm
High settings, no upscaling, with a fast processor (Ryzen 7 7800X3D). Estimates from the game's requirements, not benchmarks.
Not yet checked against benchmarks – a rough estimate that can be off by 25 % or more.
| Graphics card | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| GTX 1060 6GB | 500+ | 500+ | 500+ |
| GTX 1660 Super | 500+ | 500+ | 500+ |
| RTX 2060 | 500+ | 500+ | 500+ |
| RTX 3060 | 500+ | 500+ | 500+ |
| RTX 4060 | 500+ | 500+ | 500+ |
| RTX 5060 | 500+ | 500+ | 500+ |
| RX 9060 XT | 500+ | 500+ | 500+ |
| RTX 3070 | 500+ | 500+ | 500+ |
| RTX 4070 | 500+ | 500+ | 500+ |
| RTX 5070 | 500+ | 500+ | 500+ |
| RX 7800 XT | 500+ | 500+ | 500+ |
| RX 9070 XT | 500+ | 500+ | 500+ |
| RTX 5070 Ti | 500+ | 500+ | 500+ |
| RTX 4080 | 500+ | 500+ | 500+ |
| RTX 5080 | 500+ | 500+ | 500+ |
| RTX 4090 | 500+ | 500+ | 500+ |
| RTX 5090 | 500+ | 500+ | 500+ |
Steam Deck – Valve rating: Playable
Which graphics card do I need for Alien Swarm?
The cheapest current graphics card that reaches each goal, paired with a fast processor.
- 1080p High · 60 FPSIntel Arc B580 12 GB ~500 FPSAmazon ↗
- 1440p High · 60 FPSIntel Arc B580 12 GB ~500 FPSAmazon ↗
- 1440p High · 144 FPSIntel Arc B580 12 GB ~500 FPSAmazon ↗
- 4K High · 60 FPSIntel Arc B580 12 GB ~500 FPSAmazon ↗
Prices change often – check the current price in the store. Price check: 9/30/2026.
Frequently asked questions
- Can I run Alien Swarm?
- Alien Swarm needs at least DirectX 9 compatible video card with 128 MB, Shader model 2.0. ATI X800, NVidia , and DirectX 9 compatible video card with Shader model 3.0. NVidia 7600, ATI X1600 or is recommended. Enter your graphics card and processor above to see your estimated FPS, or check your whole Steam library at once.
- What are the system requirements for Alien Swarm?
- Minimum: graphics DirectX 9 compatible video card with 128 MB, Shader model 2.0. ATI X800, NVidia , processor Pentium 4 3.0GHz, RAM 1 GB for XP / 2GB for Vista. Recommended graphics card: DirectX 9 compatible video card with Shader model 3.0. NVidia 7600, ATI X1600 or.
