Scrap Mechanic System Requirements — Full 1.0 Specs, Price & Steam Deck Notes
Scrap Mechanic 1.0 system requirements (minimum and recommended), the $28.99 price, Windows-only platform status and Steam Deck notes.
Scrap Mechanic System Requirements — Full 1.0 Specs, Price & Steam Deck Notes
Scrap Mechanic's 1.0 update raised the hardware bar — the game that ran on a 2016 potato now lists Windows 11 and an RTX 3060-class GPU in its recommended specs. This guide gives the full minimum/recommended tables, what they mean in practice, the price situation, and Steam Deck notes.
Official System Requirements (1.0)
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 64-bit | Windows 11 64-bit |
| CPU | Intel Core i5-1235U or AMD equivalent | Intel Core i5-12500 / AMD Ryzen 5 5600 |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| GPU | Intel Iris Xe or dedicated GPU with 2 GB VRAM | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12 GB / AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT 12 GB |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage | 30 GB available | 30 GB (SSD recommended) |
| Network | Broadband connection | Broadband connection |
Sources: official Steam store page and post-1.0 spec coverage — consistent across both.
The 1.0 minimum (Iris Xe / 2 GB) genuinely runs the game at low settings with small builds — but Scrap Mechanic's physics scale with what you build, so a mid-range CPU matters more than the GPU for big bases.
What the Specs Mean in Practice
- CPU matters more than GPU — Scrap Mechanic is physics-bound: every wheel, piston and suspension calculation hits the CPU. A good multi-core CPU (i5-12500/Ryzen 5 5600 class) smooths large builds more than a flagship GPU does
- The recommended GPU is mid-range on purpose — 12 GB VRAM handles big asset streaming; you don't need a halo card
- The minimum is real, not decorative — Iris Xe at minimum settings will run small builds fine and struggle with giant automated factories
- Suspension-heavy builds lag — the many-suspension performance issue is physics, not graphics; reduce suspension counts on big machines
Price & Editions (1.0)
- Scrap Mechanic: $28.99 (raised from $19.99 at 1.0 — free update for owners)
- Drilling Thunder Bundle: game + Fan Pack + Soundtrack at $48.57 (-10%)
- Fan Pack DLC: $14.99 (cosmetics)
- Soundtrack: $9.99
Platform Status & Steam Deck
- Officially Windows only — no native Mac or Linux support
- Steam Deck: listed as Playable on Steam; community Proton reports are mixed — older issues required the WINED3D flag, and 1.0's engine changes may change the picture. Treat Steam Deck as experimental
- Controller: no native gamepad profile — use Steam Input mapping or community controller configs (see the main guide)
FAQ
Can I run Scrap Mechanic on 8 GB RAM? Minimum is 8 GB — playable at low settings with small builds. 16 GB is the comfortable target for large bases and multiplayer.
Is Scrap Mechanic on Mac or Linux? Not officially — Windows only. Proton/Linux is community-supported and varies by version.
Do I need an RTX 3060? Recommended, not required — the minimum (Iris Xe / 2 GB) runs the game; the RTX 3060 class is for big physics builds at good framerates.
How much does Scrap Mechanic cost now? $28.99 on Steam after the 1.0 price raise.
Will it run on my 2016 PC? Probably, at minimum settings — but the physics-heavy endgame will chug. The CPU is the deciding factor.
Related Guides
- Scrap Mechanic Guide — Complete Overview
- 1.0 & Drilling Thunder — What Changed
- Performance & Troubleshooting
- Vehicle Building — Physics-Heavy Builds
Official resources: Steam store page · SystemRequirementsLab · Wikipedia · IGN game page
Last Updated: August 12, 2026