The Dead We Knew System Requirements (Official PC Specs)
The official Steam listing for THE DEAD WE KNEW: Open World Survival publishes both minimum and recommended PC specifications. The headline numbers: 12 GB RAM and a GTX 1070 at minimum, 24 GB RAM and an RTX 2080 recommended — with 20 GB of storage either way.
Minimum Requirements
To run the game at all, the Steam page asks for a 64-bit processor and operating system with Windows 10, 12 GB of RAM, a NVIDIA GTX 1070 "or equivalent", DirectX version 11, and 20 GB of available storage space.
12 GB of RAM at minimum is above the 8 GB many survival games still ship with, which signals the open world streaming a fair amount of content. If your machine sits exactly at these specs, expect to play with lowered settings — especially in fog-heavy scenes where visibility effects cost performance.
Recommended Requirements
The recommended tier targets Windows 11, 24 GB of RAM, a NVIDIA RTX 2080 or equivalent, DirectX 11, and the same 20 GB of storage. Doubling the RAM suggestion suggests the developer expects players to run larger bases and longer in-game days without memory pressure.
There is no CPU requirement listed beyond the 64-bit note — unusual, and worth re-checking at launch when Early Access players publish real-world benchmarks. This page will collect community performance reports after October 22.
Steam Deck and Controllers
The Steam page does not list a Steam Deck verification status for THE DEAD WE KNEW, and no controller support entries appear in the store categories — the listed accessibility options are custom volume controls, adjustable difficulty and playable-without-timed-input.
For laptop players: a GTX 1070-class GPU is the floor, so older gaming laptops will cope while integrated graphics will not. We will add verified Steam Deck results once the community tests the Early Access build.
FAQ
What are the minimum requirements for The Dead We Knew?
Windows 10 (64-bit), 12 GB RAM, NVIDIA GTX 1070 or equivalent, DirectX 11, and 20 GB of storage.
What are the recommended requirements?
Windows 11, 24 GB RAM, NVIDIA RTX 2080 or equivalent, DirectX 11, and 20 GB of storage.
How big is The Dead We Knew download?
The official listing requires 20 GB of available storage space.
Is The Dead We Knew on Steam Deck?
No Steam Deck verification status is listed yet. It may still run, but there is no official verdict at this time.
Does The Dead We Knew have controller support?
No controller support entry appears on the Steam page yet. Listed options include adjustable difficulty and playable-without-timed-input.