Can I Run Alan Wake?
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System Requirements
| Component | Minimum | Recommended | Your PC |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | DirectX 10 compatible with 512MB RAM | DirectX 10 compatible or later with 1GB RAM | Detecting... |
| CPU | Dual Core 2GHz Intel or 2.8GHz AMD | Quad Core 2.66GHz Intel or 3.2GHz AMD | Detecting... |
| RAM | 2 GB | 4 GB | Detecting... |
| Storage | 8 GB | 8 GB | — |
| DirectX | — | — | — |
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About
A Dark Presence stalks the small town of Bright Falls, pushing Alan Wake to the brink of sanity in his fight to unravel the mystery and save his love.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I run Alan Wake on my PC?
To run Alan Wake you need at least a DirectX 10 GPU, plus 2 GB of RAM. For the best experience, the recommended specs are a DirectX 10 GPU, plus 4 GB of RAM. Use CanIRun.gg to check your PC instantly for free.
What are the minimum requirements for Alan Wake?
Alan Wake minimum requirements: GPU: DirectX 10 compatible with 512MB RAM, CPU: Dual Core 2GHz Intel or 2.8GHz AMD, RAM: 2 GB, Storage: 8 GB.
What are the recommended specs for Alan Wake?
Alan Wake recommended specs: GPU: DirectX 10 compatible or later with 1GB RAM, CPU: Quad Core 2.66GHz Intel or 3.2GHz AMD, RAM: 4 GB, Storage: 8 GB.
How many GB is Alan Wake?
Alan Wake requires at least 8 GB of free storage for installation. Make sure you have some extra headroom for patches and save files.
Can a GTX 1650 run Alan Wake?
Yes — a GTX 1650 comfortably meets the minimum and even approaches the recommended GPU tier for Alan Wake. Expect solid 1080p performance at medium settings.
Is Alan Wake CPU or GPU intensive?
Alan Wake is relatively CPU intensive compared to its GPU needs. Single-thread CPU performance and clock speed matter more than raw GPU power — make sure your processor meets the recommended spec.
Can Steam Deck run Alan Wake?
Yes! Alan Wake is Deck Verified by Valve. It works perfectly on Steam Deck with full controller support, proper display, and great performance out of the box.
How many players can run Alan Wake?
According to the Steam Hardware Survey for September 2026, 99% of Steam players have a graphics card that meets the minimum GPU for Alan Wake and 99% meet the recommended one. We match every card in the survey against our GPU benchmark scores; the ones we identify add up to 82.6% of the survey, and the math runs on that part. It only measures the graphics card, not the CPU or RAM.
