Windows PC specifications
The Windows specs below mirror the Steam store listing. macOS has its own requirements — Apple Silicon only; see the Mac section below.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 | Windows 11 |
| Processor | Intel Core i5 / AMD Ryzen 5 @ 2.5 GHz | Intel Core i5 / AMD Ryzen 5 @ 3.0 GHz |
| Memory | 12 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GTX 1060 / AMD RX 6600 XT | NVIDIA RTX 2060 / AMD RX 7600 XT |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage | 8 GB available | 8 GB available (SSD recommended) |
macOS requirements
Paralives on Mac requires an Apple Silicon processor — Intel Macs are not supported. Steam lists macOS Big Sur 11 or newer with an Apple M2 and 12 GB RAM as the minimum, and an Apple M3 with 16 GB RAM as recommended. The build runs natively, no Rosetta involved.
Paralives cheats on Mac →System requirements FAQ
- What are the Paralives system requirements?
- Minimum (per Steam): Windows 10, Intel Core i5 or AMD Ryzen 5 @ 2.5 GHz, 12 GB RAM, GTX 1060 or RX 6600 XT, and 8 GB storage. Recommended: Windows 11, the same CPU class @ 3.0 GHz, 16 GB RAM and an RTX 2060 or RX 7600 XT.
- Can Paralives run on Mac?
- Yes — on Apple Silicon only. Steam lists macOS Big Sur 11+, an Apple M2 minimum and an M3 recommended, with 12–16 GB RAM. Intel Macs are not supported.
- Does Paralives run on Steam Deck?
- Valve rates Paralives Unsupported on Steam Deck because of graphics performance. It is still playable via Proton with the settings we tested on our Steam Deck page — just don't expect a supported experience. Check the Steam store page for the current badge.
- Will Paralives come to console?
- Per the official FAQ, no console versions are planned at the moment. This page tracks PC and Mac only.
Related guides
Should I buy Paralives?
Decision flow with feature gates and refund window.
Steam Deck compatibility
Tested Proton settings and per-patch performance notes.
Cheats on Mac
Cmd+F1 console and every cheat category on macOS.
Fix low FPS
Graphics settings and console commands when you are above minimum spec but still stutter.
Cheats hub
CAPFPS, SHADOWDISTANCE and other performance-related console commands.