Dear Diary
PC requirements, performance and Steam Deck status
- Minimum
- Radeon RX 570 · Ryzen 3 1200
- Recommended
- Radeon RX 580 · Ryzen 5 2600
- 60 fps 1080p high
- GeForce RTX 3050 6GB (~62 fps, est.)
- Steam Deck
- Meets minimum · ~40 fps ultra (est.)
- Genres
- Adventure
- Release
- Sep 22, 2026
- Developer
- NightinGames
- Publisher
- NightinGames
Dear Diary is a short atmospheric first-person exploration game about the memories of a girl. Explore a small room and uncover five hidden objects while the story slowly unfolds.
AdventureExplorationAtmosphericPuzzleWalking SimulatorDark3DEmotionalCinematicFirst-Person
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What you need for Dear Diary
Dear Diary needs about a GeForce RTX 3050 6GB for 60 fps at 1080p high and a Radeon RX 5600 XT at 1440p (pcgaming.io estimate, medium confidence, ±20%, model v0, data updated 2026-09-24).
| Target | Graphics card (at least) | Processor (at least) |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p · 60 fps · High | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB | Core i3-9100F |
| 1080p · 144 fps · Medium | Arc A750 | Ryzen 9 5950X |
| 1440p · 60 fps · High | Radeon RX 5600 XT | Core i3-9100F |
| 1440p · 120 fps · High | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB | Core i5-11400 |
| 4K · 60 fps · High | Radeon RX 6700 XT | Core i3-9100F |
Slowest current desktop parts (2020+ GPUs, 2019+ CPUs) our model expects to reach each target. Best GPUs for Dear Diary →
Estimated FPS on popular graphics cards (high preset)
| Graphics card | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1650 | 43 | 30 | 18 |
| GeForce GTX 1060 6GB | 60 | 42 | 25 |
| GeForce RTX 2060 6GB | 90 | 63 | 38 |
| Radeon RX 6600 | 99 | 69 | 41 |
| GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | 107 | 75 | 45 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | 111 | 78 | 47 |
| Radeon RX 7600 | 124 | 87 | 52 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | 126 | 89 | 53 |
| GeForce RTX 3070 | 148 | 104 | 62 |
| GeForce RTX 4070 | 186 | 131 | 78 |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT | 208 | 146 | 87 |
| GeForce RTX 5070 | 214 | 150 | 90 |
| Radeon RX 9070 XT | 279 | 195 | 117 |
| GeForce RTX 4080 | 289 | 202 | 121 |
| GeForce RTX 5090 | 300+ | 300+ | 194 |
Estimated FPS from our model (v0), based on the game's published requirements and relative GPU/CPU performance. Not measured. Real results vary with drivers, patches, and scenes. Values above 300 fps show as 300+. Data updated 2026-09-24.
Dear Diary system requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 64-bit | Windows 10 64-bit |
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 3 1200 / Intel Core i5-4460 | AMD Ryzen 5 2600 / Intel Core i5-8400 |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon RX 570 4 GB / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 4 GB | AMD Radeon RX 580 Series 8GB / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB |
| Memory | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Video memory | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 5 GB | 5 GB |
| DirectX | Version 12 | Version 12 |
Source: Steam.
Dear Diary on handheld PCs
| Handheld | Native resolution | Estimated FPS | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam Deck OLED | 1280×800 | 40 ultra | Meets minimum |
| ROG Ally X | 1920×1080 | 33 ultra | Meets minimum |
| ROG Xbox Ally X | 1920×1080 | 38 ultra | Meets minimum |
| Legion Go 2 | 1920×1200 | 34 ultra | Meets minimum |
| MSI Claw 8 AI+ | 1920×1200 | 34 ultra | Meets minimum |
Each handheld at its own screen resolution, on the best preset that holds 30 fps. Steam Deck verdicts are Valve's rating.
Details
- Controller support
- Keyboard & mouse
- DLC
- 0
- Features
- Single-playerFamily Sharing
- Languages (1)
- English
Full audio: English
Latest news & patches
- Dear Diary Patch v1.1Patch2026-09-23
Official announcements via Steam.
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FAQ
Can Dear Diary run on a GTX 1650?
Yes, at lower settings. The GeForce GTX 1650 meets Dear Diary's minimum spec but not the recommended one. We estimate ~43 fps at 1080p high (range 34–51, medium confidence, ±20%), GPU-limited. For 60 fps at 1080p, use the low preset. Its 4 GB of video memory is below the 8 GB the game recommends. The cheapest current card for 60 fps at 1080p high is the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB (~62 fps). Every preset on the GTX 1650.
Can Dear Diary run on Steam Deck?
Yes, at lower settings. The Steam Deck OLED meets Dear Diary's minimum spec. At its native 1280×800 we estimate ~40 fps on the ultra preset (range 32–48, medium confidence, ±20%). 60 fps is reachable on the medium preset. Presets for 30/40/60 fps on Steam Deck OLED.
What graphics card do I need for Dear Diary at 1440p?
For 60 fps at 1440p high, our model points to a Radeon RX 5600 XT or faster: ~65 fps (range 52–77, medium confidence, ±20%). At 1080p high a GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is enough. 4K at 60 fps needs a Radeon RX 6700 XT. All are the slowest current desktop cards per target. Best GPUs for Dear Diary by brand.
Can I run Dear Diary on a laptop?
Yes, with a fast enough GPU. Of the 30 laptop GPUs we list, the GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop GPU is the slowest expected to reach 60 fps at 1080p high: ~62 fps (range 50–75, medium confidence, ±20%). The slowest one that meets the minimum spec, the GeForce GTX 1650 Laptop GPU, gets ~58 fps at 1080p low. Dear Diary on the GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop GPU.
How much RAM does Dear Diary need?
The publisher's Steam listing asks for 4 GB of RAM minimum and 8 GB recommended for Dear Diary. For the graphics card it lists video memory of 4 GB at minimum and 8 GB recommended.
How much storage does Dear Diary take?
Dear Diary needs 5 GB of free storage according to the publisher's recommended spec on Steam. The minimum operating system is Windows 10 64-bit.