Can I Run Half-Life: Alyx?
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System Requirements
| Component | Minimum | Recommended | Your PC |
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| GPU | GTX 1060 / RX 580 - 6GB VRAM | — | Detecting... |
| CPU | Core i5-7500 / Ryzen 5 1600 | — | Detecting... |
| RAM | 12 GB | — | Detecting... |
| Storage | — | — | — |
| DirectX | — | — | — |
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About
Half-Life: Alyx is Valve’s VR return to the Half-Life series. It’s the story of an impossible fight against a vicious alien race known as the Combine, set between the events of Half-Life and Half-Life 2. Playing as Alyx Vance, you are humanity’s only chance for survival.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I run Half-Life: Alyx on my PC?
To run Half-Life: Alyx you need at least a GeForce GTX 1060 or a Radeon RX 580, plus 12 GB of RAM. Use CanIRun.gg to check your PC instantly for free.
What are the minimum requirements for Half-Life: Alyx?
Half-Life: Alyx minimum requirements: GPU: GTX 1060 / RX 580 - 6GB VRAM, CPU: Core i5-7500 / Ryzen 5 1600, RAM: 12 GB, Storage: —.
What are the recommended specs for Half-Life: Alyx?
Half-Life: Alyx recommended specs: GPU: Not specified, CPU: Not specified, RAM: —, Storage: —.
How many GB is Half-Life: Alyx?
The exact install size for Half-Life: Alyx is not listed in our database. Check the store page for the most current download size before installing.
Can a GTX 1650 run Half-Life: Alyx?
No — a GTX 1650 falls below the minimum GPU requirement for Half-Life: Alyx. You would need a stronger card (roughly GeForce GTX 1060 or better) for a playable experience.
Is Half-Life: Alyx CPU or GPU intensive?
Half-Life: Alyx is primarily GPU intensive. The minimum GPU tier is high relative to the CPU requirement, so the graphics card is the main bottleneck — upgrading your GPU will deliver the biggest frame rate gains.
Can Steam Deck run Half-Life: Alyx?
Unfortunately, Half-Life: Alyx is currently marked as Unsupported on Steam Deck. Valve has tested it and determined it does not work properly on the device due to compatibility issues.
How many players can run Half-Life: Alyx?
According to the Steam Hardware Survey for September 2026, 90% of Steam players have a graphics card that meets the minimum GPU for Half-Life: Alyx. 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.
