What are the system requirements for The Initial?

Minimum: graphics GTX 740 or better, processor Intel i3 or better, RAM 2 GB RAM. Recommended graphics card: GTX 950 or better.

Can I run The Initial?

The Initial needs at least GTX 740 or better, and GTX 950 or better is recommended. Below: estimated FPS for popular graphics cards and a free check for your own PC.

ReleaseJul 17, 2017
Steam user reviews76 % positive
Steam DeckPlayable
ProtonDBgold

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The Initial system requirements

	Minimum	Recommended
OS	Windows 7/8/8.1/10	Windows 7/8/8.1/10
Processor	Intel i3 or better	Intel i5 or better
Graphics	GTX 740 or better	GTX 950 or better
Memory	2 GB RAM	2 GB RAM
Storage	3 GB available space	3 GB available space

Estimated FPS in The Initial

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	197	146	89
GTX 1660 Super	282	208	127
RTX 2060	326	241	147
RTX 3060	436	323	196
RTX 4060	471	349	212
RTX 4060 Ti 8GB	500+	412	250
RTX 4060 Ti 16GB	500+	412	250
RTX 5060	500+	421	256
RTX 5060 Ti 8GB	500+	485	295
RTX 5060 Ti 16GB	500+	485	295
RX 9060 XT	500+	453	275
RTX 3070	500+	453	275
RTX 4070	500+	500+	338
RTX 5070	500+	500+	402
RX 7800 XT	500+	500+	354
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

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Which graphics card do I need for The Initial?

The cheapest current graphics card that reaches each goal, paired with a fast processor.

1080p High · 60 FPSIntel Arc B580 12 GB ~471 FPSView on Amazon ↗
1440p High · 60 FPSIntel Arc B580 12 GB ~349 FPSView on Amazon ↗
1440p High · 144 FPSIntel Arc B580 12 GB ~349 FPSView on Amazon ↗
4K High · 60 FPSIntel Arc B580 12 GB ~212 FPSView on Amazon ↗

Prices change often, check the current price in the store. Price check: 10/7/2026.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I run The Initial?: The Initial needs at least GTX 740 or better, and GTX 950 or better 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 The Initial?: Minimum: graphics GTX 740 or better, processor Intel i3 or better, RAM 2 GB RAM. Recommended graphics card: GTX 950 or better.