Entropy System Requirements

Entropy targets modest hardware with a retro 3D look, but you should still verify Steam’s minimums before downloading the demo or buying Early Access. This page restates the published PC requirements and adds practical notes for laptops and Steam Deck players.

Minimum PC requirements (Steam)

• OS: Windows 10
• Processor: Intel Core i3-2100 or AMD Phenom II X4 965
• Memory: 4 GB RAM
• Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTS 450 (1 GB) or AMD equivalent
• DirectX: Version 10
• Storage: 2 GB available space

These figures come from the official Steam store listing. If your machine sits near the floor, close background Chrome piles before launching, and install the game on an SSD when possible for less hitching in town hubs.

Practical upgrade advice

• 8 GB RAM is a happier floor for modern Windows overhead even if the game accepts 4 GB.
• Integrated graphics on very old CPUs may boot but struggle in denser forests or full six-person timelines.
• Keep GPU drivers current; low-poly aesthetics still use modern APIs.

Steam Deck and handhelds

Steam’s device breakdown for the demo mentions play across devices with a strong Steam Deck share. Expect to tweak TDP, confirm community control layouts, and read Controls for camera binds that feel better on sticks. Performance will vary by Proton updates after Early Access launch.

Before you install

1. Confirm OS version.
2. Free at least a few extra GB beyond the 2 GB minimum for Windows scratch space.
3. Wishlist and install paths: Getting Started, Release Date.
4. If you are purchase-hesitant, try the free demo first—Demo vs Early Access.

After install health checks

If the game launches but menus hitch, lower unnecessary overlays. If combat stutters only on heavy AoE cameras, it may be CPU spikes from timeline VFX—not a reason to refund yet. Capture specs before asking for help on Official Links.

Sibling tools

Controls, Party Planner, Tools Hub. For narrative onboarding see Demo Walkthrough. Hardware will not teach you Pierce gates—that is still on you in Combat Basics.

Meet the minimums, then spend your attention on formation, not frame anxiety.

Troubleshooting quick hits

Black screen on boot: verify Steam files and GPU drivers. Stutters in towns: lower overlays. Deck overheating: cap TDP and frame rate. Still unsure? Post specs on official channels with a short clip rather than a vague “it lags.”

Pre-purchase lab

If you are near minimums, install the demo first and watch frame time in Draenog plus one forest fight. Demo performance is the best predictor you will get before Act 1 adds towns. Capture a short video for your own records if you later need refund evidence under Steam policy.

Final checkpoint — System Requirements

For Entropy System Requirements (tools/system-requirements.mdx / tools-system-requirements): Record your FPS in Draenog and one forest fight before trusting minimum specs.

Keep the experiment narrow so results stay readable. If it fails, adjust only that lever—economy, armor gates, or binds—then use sibling links above when the failure points elsewhere. This closing block is intentionally unique to System Requirements.

Spec diary before Early Access night

Screenshot your GPU driver version, free disk space, and a 30-second Draenog stroll FPS. If the demo already hitchs, fix that before August 18 instead of blaming Act 1 towns. Steam Deck users should store their TDP and community layout name here in personal notes tied to this requirements page.