Official ReStory system requirements: Windows and Mac minimums from the Steam page, plus what hardware actually matters for a smooth repair-shop session.
ReStory System Requirements — PC & Mac Specs
ReStory: Chill Electronics Repairs is a light game by modern standards — the official minimums are forgiving, and the game runs on modest hardware (it even sits at a Playable Steam Deck rating). Here are the official requirements from the Steam store page, plus what they mean in practice. For platform coverage beyond PC and Mac, see the platforms guide.
Here's what you'll learn:
- Official Windows minimum requirements
- Official Mac requirements
- What specs matter in practice
Windows Minimum Requirements (Official)
| Component | Minimum |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 64-bit |
| Processor | 2-core / 4-thread CPU |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics | GTX 750 Ti |
| DirectX | Version 11 |
| Storage | 1 GB available space |
No "recommended" tier is officially published — the minimum is the spec.
Mac Requirements (Official)
| Component | Minimum |
|---|---|
| OS | macOS 14 or newer |
| Processor | Apple M1 (requires an Apple processor) |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | Apple integrated GPU (M1) |
| Storage | 1 GB available space |
Mac support requires Apple Silicon — no Intel Mac build is offered. This is a notable difference from the Windows version.
What the Specs Mean in Practice
The game simulates a lot of small object interactions — tiny screws, layered dirt, component physics — so even modest PCs can see occasional hitches:
- 4 GB RAM is genuinely enough, but 8 GB is more comfortable for longer sessions
- The GPU matters less than CPU scheduling — players have reported frame drops and stuttering tied to CPU load and background services rather than raw graphics horsepower
- 1 GB storage is accurate — it's a small download (~0.55 GB in the repack scene), quick to install
Launch-week players reported occasional stuttering and mouse lag during cleaning. Most fixes were configuration-side (background services, display settings) rather than hardware — see the community discussion referenced in our updates guide. The developer also published the game's own performance patches.
What Hardware Actually Matters
- CPU scheduling > raw speed — the repair sim tracks dozens of tiny object states (screws, dirt layers, component physics), so background services fighting for CPU time cause the most noticeable hitches. Closing browser tabs and overlays helps more than a GPU upgrade.
- RAM: 4 GB is the floor, 8 GB is comfortable — longer sessions with the shop, orders and background apps open push past the minimum; 8 GB removes the edge cases.
- Storage is a non-issue — 1 GB required, under a gigabyte download; SSD vs HDD barely matters here.
- Windows 11 works — the official minimum is Windows 10 64-bit; anything newer (including Windows 11) is above the listed bar.
Steam Deck
ReStory is officially rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, with some text or interface elements that may be small on the handheld screen. The developer has said full Verified status is being worked toward. Community reports describe it as a perfect deck-and-tea game. Details in the Steam Deck guide.
FAQ
Can my PC run ReStory? Almost certainly — Windows 10 64-bit, a 2-core/4-thread CPU, 4 GB RAM and a GTX 750 Ti are the entire ask. If your machine can run most games from the last decade, it runs ReStory.
What are the ReStory Mac requirements? macOS 14+, Apple M1 or newer (Apple Silicon only — no Intel Mac build), 8 GB RAM, Apple integrated GPU, 1 GB storage.
How much storage does ReStory need? 1 GB on both Windows and Mac. The download is under a gigabyte.
Does ReStory run on a laptop? Yes — the requirements are laptop-friendly (2-core/4-thread CPU, 4 GB RAM, GTX 750 Ti-class or modern integrated graphics). The main risk is CPU load, not the GPU.
Is the Mac version the same as the PC one? Same content, with Apple Silicon (M1+) and 8 GB RAM required — there's no Intel Mac build, which is the one big difference from Windows.
Related Guides
- ReStory Guide — Everything You Need to Know
- Does ReStory Use AI Art? The Facts Behind the Controversy
- ReStory Mods — Trainers, Cheats & Custom Content
- ReStory Repair Mechanics — Tools & Cleaning Guide
- ReStory Save File Location & Backup Guide
Official resources: Steam store page · Steam news hub · IGN game page · GOG store page Last Updated: August 13, 2026
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