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System Requirements
| Component | Minimum | Recommended | Your PC |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | 1 GB, AMD Radeon R7 360 / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti | 4 GB, AMD Radeon RX 480 / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 | Detecting... |
| CPU | AMD FX-8320 (3,5 GHz) / Intel i5-4690K (3,5 GHz) | AMD FX-8370 (4,0 GHz) / Intel Core i7-3820 (3,6 GHz) | Detecting... |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | Detecting... |
| Storage | 15 GB | 15 GB | — |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 | — |
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About
Welcome to CREO, the megacorporation saving the world! A catastrophic event has knocked you out during the first day on the job… you wake up equipped with a heavy-grade exoskeleton, in a destroyed section of the complex.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I run The Surge on my PC?
To run The Surge you need at least a GeForce GTX 560 Ti or a Radeon R7 360, plus 8 GB of RAM. For the best experience, the recommended specs are a GeForce GTX 970 or a Radeon RX 480, plus 16 GB of RAM. Use CanIRun.gg to check your PC instantly for free.
What are the minimum requirements for The Surge?
The Surge minimum requirements: GPU: 1 GB, AMD Radeon R7 360 / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti, CPU: AMD FX-8320 (3,5 GHz) / Intel i5-4690K (3,5 GHz), RAM: 8 GB, Storage: 15 GB, DirectX: Version 11.
What are the recommended specs for The Surge?
The Surge recommended specs: GPU: 4 GB, AMD Radeon RX 480 / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970, CPU: AMD FX-8370 (4,0 GHz) / Intel Core i7-3820 (3,6 GHz), RAM: 16 GB, Storage: 15 GB, DirectX: Version 11.
How many GB is The Surge?
The Surge requires at least 15 GB of free storage for installation. Make sure you have some extra headroom for patches and save files.
Can a GTX 1650 run The Surge?
Yes, a GTX 1650 should run The Surge at minimum settings. It meets the minimum GPU tier but falls below the recommended spec, so expect 1080p low-to-medium and occasional frame dips in demanding scenes.
Is The Surge CPU or GPU intensive?
The Surge 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 The Surge?
Yes, The Surge is marked as Playable on Steam Deck. It runs on the device but may require some manual adjustments, such as configuring the on-screen keyboard or tweaking graphics settings.
How many players can run The Surge?
According to the Steam Hardware Survey for September 2026, 97% of Steam players have a graphics card that meets the minimum GPU for The Surge and 91% 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.
