System requirements
Nivalis Nights System Requirements (PC)
These are the specs published on the Steam page. There is no Mac or Linux version listed.
Specs taken from the Steam page, Aug 23, 2026
Minimum requirements
- OS: Windows 10/11 (64-bit)
- CPU: AMD / Intel CPU
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: dedicated AMD / NVIDIA card with at least 6 GB VRAM
- DirectX: Version 11
- Network: broadband connection
- Storage: 30 GB
- Sound: DirectX 9-compatible card
- Input: controller or keyboard + mouse
Recommended requirements
- OS: Windows 10/11 (64-bit)
- CPU: AMD / Intel CPU
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: dedicated card with 8 GB VRAM (NVIDIA names the GTX 2070 or newer)
- DirectX: Version 12
- Network: broadband connection
- Storage: 30 GB on an SSD
- Sound: DirectX 9-compatible card
- Input: controller or keyboard + mouse
What the specs tell you
The 16 GB RAM floor is high for an indie title, and the 6 GB VRAM minimum means integrated graphics are out. The gap between the minimum and recommended tiers is almost entirely the GPU: if your machine is borderline, the graphics card is what to check first.
Spec questions
What are the minimum requirements for Nivalis Nights?
Windows 10/11 64-bit, an AMD/Intel CPU, 16 GB RAM, a dedicated AMD/NVIDIA GPU with at least 6 GB VRAM, DirectX 11, broadband internet, 30 GB of storage, and a DirectX 9-compatible sound card.
What are the recommended requirements?
The same CPU and RAM baseline, an 8 GB VRAM GPU (NVIDIA says GTX 2070 or newer), DirectX 12, and an SSD.
Can I play Nivalis Nights without a dedicated GPU?
Officially no. The minimum spec requires a dedicated graphics card with 6 GB of dedicated VRAM.
Is an SSD required?
Only recommended, not required, per the Steam page.
Does Nivalis Nights support controllers?
Yes. The Steam page lists controller or keyboard + mouse support.
Does Nivalis Nights run on Mac?
Not announced. Only Windows 10/11 is listed.
Sources: Steam store page (System Requirements). Nivalis Nights content and assets remain the property of ION LANDS and 505 Games.