Project Zomboid
PC requirements, performance and Steam Deck status
- Recommended
- Radeon RX 5600 XT · Core i3-9100F (our estimate)
- 60 fps 1080p high
- Radeon RX 5600 XT (~68 fps, est.)
- Steam Deck
- Steam Deck Verified · ~37 fps high (est.)
- Genres
- Indie, RPG, Simulation, Early Access
- Release
- Nov 8, 2013
- Developer
- The Indie Stone
- Publisher
- The Indie Stone
Project Zomboid is the ultimate in zombie survival. Alone or in MP: you loot, build, craft, fight, farm and fish in a struggle to survive. A hardcore RPG skillset, a vast map, massively customisable sandbox and a cute tutorial raccoon await the unwary. So how will you die? All it takes is a bite..
SurvivalZombiesOpen WorldMultiplayerOpen World Survival CraftSandboxPost-apocalypticCo-opCraftingBuilding
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What you need for Project Zomboid
Project Zomboid needs about a Radeon RX 5600 XT for 60 fps at 1080p high and an Arc A770 8GB at 1440p (pcgaming.io estimate, low confidence, ±30%, model v0, data updated 2026-09-24).
| Target | Graphics card (at least) | Processor (at least) |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p · 60 fps · High | Radeon RX 5600 XT | Core i3-9100F |
| 1080p · 144 fps · Medium | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB | Ryzen 9 3900X |
| 1440p · 60 fps · High | Arc A770 8GB | Core i3-9100F |
| 1440p · 120 fps · High | Radeon RX 6950 XT | Ryzen 3 3300X |
| 4K · 60 fps · High | GeForce RTX 3080 12GB | Core i3-9100F |
Slowest current desktop parts (2020+ GPUs, 2019+ CPUs) our model expects to reach each target. Best GPUs for Project Zomboid →
Estimated FPS on popular graphics cards (high preset)
| Graphics card | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1650 | 32 | 22 | 13 |
| GeForce GTX 1060 6GB | 44 | 31 | 19 |
| GeForce RTX 2060 6GB | 66 | 46 | 28 |
| Radeon RX 6600 | 73 | 51 | 31 |
| GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | 79 | 55 | 33 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | 82 | 57 | 34 |
| Radeon RX 7600 | 92 | 64 | 38 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | 93 | 65 | 39 |
| GeForce RTX 3070 | 109 | 76 | 46 |
| GeForce RTX 4070 | 137 | 96 | 58 |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT | 153 | 107 | 64 |
| GeForce RTX 5070 | 158 | 111 | 66 |
| Radeon RX 9070 XT | 205 | 144 | 86 |
| GeForce RTX 4080 | 213 | 149 | 90 |
| GeForce RTX 5090 | 300+ | 238 | 143 |
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.
Project Zomboid system requirements
The publisher lists only minimum specs. The recommended column is our estimate (marked est.): the cheapest current parts our model expects to hit 60 fps at 1080p high, one memory step above the minimum, and an SSD for large or recent games.
| Minimum | Recommended (our estimate) | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 / 11 - 64 Bit | 64-bit Windows 10 / 11 est. |
| Processor | Intel 2.77GHz Quad-core No specific model named. Estimated from the legacy requirement. | Core i3-9100F est. |
| Graphics | Dedicated graphics card with 4 GB of VRAM minimum, OpenGL 2.1 and GLSL 1.2 support (generally 2012 or newer) No specific model named. Estimated from the video memory requirement. | Radeon RX 5600 XT est. |
| Memory | 8 GB | 16 GB est. |
| Video memory | 4 GB | 6 GB est. |
| Storage | 10 GB | 10 GB est. |
Source: Steam.
Project Zomboid on handheld PCs
Valve rating: Steam Deck Verified
Steam Deck · verified
- ✓Default controller configuration fully functional
- ✓Controller glyphs match Steam Deck device
- ✓Interface text is legible
- ✓Default configuration is performant
Steam Machine · verified
- ✓Default controller configuration fully functional
- ✓Controller glyphs match device
- ✓Default configuration is performant
SteamOS · playable
- !Game startup functional
| Handheld | Native resolution | Estimated FPS | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam Deck OLED | 1280×800 | 37 high | Steam Deck Verified |
| ROG Ally X | 1920×1080 | 30 high | Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU |
| ROG Xbox Ally X | 1920×1080 | 35 high | Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU |
| Legion Go 2 | 1920×1200 | 31 high | Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU |
| MSI Claw 8 AI+ | 1920×1200 | 31 high | Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU |
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-playerMulti-playerPvPOnline PvPCo-opOnline Co-opShared/Split Screen Co-opShared/Split ScreenCross-Platform MultiplayerSteam Trading CardsSteam WorkshopPartial Controller SupportRemote Play TogetherFamily Sharing
- Languages (24)
- English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Danish, Dutch, Hungarian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese - Portugal, Russian, Turkish, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Portuguese - Brazil, Finnish, Korean, Thai, Traditional Chinese, Ukrainian, Czech, Indonesian, Spanish - Latin America
Latest news & patches
- Re-population of the Dead: Build 42.21 Unstable Released2026-09-23
- 42.20.4 STABLE & 42.19.2 UNSTABLE & 41.78.21 LEGACY Hotfixes ReleasedPatch2026-08-26
- 42.20.3 STABLE Hotfix ReleasedPatch2026-08-17
- Show your Spiffo’s pride, and help us fundraise2026-08-06
- 42.20.2 STABLE Hotfix ReleasedPatch2026-08-05
- 42.20.1 STABLE Hotfix ReleasedPatch2026-08-05
Official announcements via Steam.
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FAQ
Can Project Zomboid run on a GTX 1650?
Yes, at lower settings. The GeForce GTX 1650 meets Project Zomboid's minimum spec but not the recommended one. We estimate ~32 fps at 1080p high (range 22–41, low confidence, ±30%), GPU-limited. 60 fps at 1080p is out of reach. Its 4 GB of video memory covers the 4 GB the game requires at minimum. The cheapest current card for 60 fps at 1080p high is the Radeon RX 5600 XT (~68 fps). Every preset on the GTX 1650.
Can Project Zomboid run on Steam Deck?
Yes. Valve rates Project Zomboid Steam Deck Verified. At the Steam Deck OLED's native 1280×800 we estimate ~37 fps on the high preset (range 26–48, low confidence, ±30%). Our spec-based model is conservative for games tuned for Steam Deck; Valve's test result comes first. 60 fps is reachable on the low preset. Presets for 30/40/60 fps on Steam Deck OLED.
What graphics card do I need for Project Zomboid at 1440p?
For 60 fps at 1440p high, our model points to an Arc A770 8GB or faster: ~61 fps (range 43–79, low confidence, ±30%). At 1080p high a Radeon RX 5600 XT is enough. 4K at 60 fps needs a GeForce RTX 3080 12GB. All are the slowest current desktop cards per target. Best GPUs for Project Zomboid by brand.
Can I run Project Zomboid on a laptop?
Yes, with a fast enough GPU. Of the 30 laptop GPUs we list, the GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop GPU is the slowest expected to reach 60 fps at 1080p high: ~66 fps (range 46–86, low confidence, ±30%). The slowest one that meets the minimum spec, the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU, gets ~70 fps at 1080p low. Project Zomboid on the GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop GPU.
How much RAM does Project Zomboid need?
The publisher's Steam listing asks for 8 GB of RAM minimum for Project Zomboid. For the graphics card it lists video memory of 4 GB at minimum. The publisher lists no recommended tier; the requirements table shows our estimate for one.
How much storage does Project Zomboid take?
Project Zomboid needs 10 GB of free storage according to the publisher's minimum spec on Steam. The minimum operating system is Windows 10 / 11 - 64 Bit.