Terrible Lizards System Requirements

Terrible Lizards needs a 64-bit Windows PC, 25 GB of storage and a graphics card with at least 2 GB of VRAM. The minimum is a GTX 1050 or RX 560; the recommended list jumps to an RTX 2080 or RX 6800 XT. There is no macOS or Linux version.

The gap between the two tiers is bigger than the visuals suggest. This page explains what each tier means in practice, how much space the game really takes and how the PC build compares with the console versions.

Official source: Terrible Lizards on Steam — official system requirements.

Minimum requirements

The minimum targets 1080p with reduced settings. A GTX 1050 is an entry-level card from 2016, and the game's dark environments hide some of the cutbacks. Laptop variants with less power, such as a GTX 1050 Max-Q, may need a lower resolution or shadow setting.

The 6 GB RAM minimum leaves little headroom once Windows and a browser are open. Close background apps before a long chase sequence. The CPU minimum is modest; the GPU is the part that matters.

Recommended requirements

The recommended CPU is surprisingly small next to the GPU. An RTX 2080 is a high-end 2018 card, and the RX 6800 XT is stronger still. The likely target is high refresh rates or resolutions above 1080p, not 1080p at 60 fps.

If you are between the tiers — a GTX 1660 Super, RTX 3050 or RX 6600, for example — start at 1080p with medium settings and raise individual options until the frame rate drops below your comfort level. The game does not have a built-in benchmark, so test the opening museum area and the first chase.

How much space does Terrible Lizards need?

Steam lists 25 GB, but the public depot is about 16.98 GB. The difference covers installation overhead, temporary files and future patches. Do not plan to fit the game into exactly 17 GB of free space.

An SSD is not a requirement. The game loads chapters and checkpoints rather than a seamless open world, so a hard drive works. An SSD shortens the initial load and the transitions between chapters, which is noticeable when you are replaying a chase.

Steam Deck and handheld PCs

Valve rates the game Playable on Steam Deck. The two official caveats are small interface text and no external controller support for the primary player. The game runs the Windows build through Proton; there is no native Linux client.

On a Windows handheld such as a ROG Ally or Legion Go, the same limits apply. The game will run, but the small notes and subtitle text are the main usability issue. The Steam page breakdown covers the store details and Deck rating.

PC vs PS5 and Xbox

The PC version has the same content as the console releases: four chapters, the same collectibles and the same 15 achievements. The differences are practical:

The Xbox version is included with Game Pass, which makes it the cheapest way to play if you already subscribe. The platforms page compares every release, and the price page tracks the discount.

FAQ

Can I run Terrible Lizards on integrated graphics?

Not officially. The minimum GPU is a dedicated GTX 1050 or RX 560 with 2 GB of VRAM. Some modern integrated chips may launch the game, but performance and stability are not supported.

Is 8 GB RAM enough?

The minimum is 6 GB, so 8 GB meets the requirement. The recommended 12 GB is for smoother performance when other applications are running. If you have 8 GB, close your browser before playing.

Does the game support DirectX 12?

Yes. The recommended tier lists DirectX 12, and the minimum uses DirectX 11. The game selects the renderer automatically; there is no advanced API toggle on the store page.

Why is the recommended GPU so high?

The RTX 2080 and RX 6800 XT are aimed at high refresh rates or resolutions above 1080p. At 1080p with medium settings, a mid-range card is enough. The review page covers how the game performs in practice.

Bottom line

Terrible Lizards is a light game at 1080p but has an unusually wide recommended tier. A GTX 1050-class card meets the minimum, 25 GB of free space is the real storage target and Windows is mandatory. If you want the simplest route, the Xbox Game Pass version avoids the hardware question entirely.

Official source: Terrible Lizards on SteamDB — depot size and build history. Official source: Steam Deck compatibility — Valve's Playable and Verified criteria.