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Can I run System Shock 2 (1999)?

System Shock 2 (1999) (2013) is an action and RPG game and a very light game for a PC. It even runs on integrated graphics, so most laptops and office PCs can play it.

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System Shock 2 (1999) (Steam store picture)
Picture: Steam store, © System Shock 2 (1999) publisher

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System Shock 2 (1999) system requirements

Minimum
Processor1.8 GHz Processor
Memory2 GB RAM
Graphics3D graphics card
Storage2 GB HD space

The game's Steam page lists only the minimum requirements.

Source: the official System Shock 2 (1999) Steam page, checked October 2026.

Which PC runs System Shock 2 (1999)?

To play it you need at least a GeForce GTX 750 Ti class graphics card, an Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 class processor and 2 GB of RAM.

Graphics card: minimum

  • GeForce GTX 750 Ti
  • GeForce GTX 960
  • GeForce GTX 1050 Ti

Processor: minimum

  • Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600
  • Intel Core i3-6100
  • AMD FX-8350

How common PCs do: GTX 1650 + Core i5-8400 + 16 GB: 100%, high settings; RTX 3060 + Ryzen 5 5600 + 16 GB: 100%, high settings; Laptop with integrated graphics + 8 GB: 40%, below the minimum, not playable well.

Parts with the same speed (and newer, faster ones) work too. Laptop versions of a graphics card are usually a little slower.

PC builds for System Shock 2 (1999)

Parts from our product guides: the lowest of each that reaches the game's recommended specs. Prices change every day, so Amazon shows today's price.

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System Shock 2 (1999): questions

What are the minimum system requirements for System Shock 2 (1999)?
Minimum: processor 1.8 GHz Processor; 2 GB RAM; graphics 3D graphics card; 2 GB HD space.
What graphics card do I need for System Shock 2 (1999)?
At least a GeForce GTX 750 Ti, GeForce GTX 960, GeForce GTX 1050 Ti or a card of the same speed for the minimum settings.
Can a GTX 1650 run System Shock 2 (1999)?
Yes. The GTX 1650 reaches the minimum graphics and the recommended graphics too. A whole PC with a GTX 1650, a Core i5-8400 and 16 GB of RAM gets 100% in our checker (high settings).
Can System Shock 2 (1999) run without a graphics card (integrated graphics)?
Not well. The minimum is a dedicated graphics card (GeForce GTX 750 Ti class); with integrated graphics our checker gives 40% (below the minimum, not playable well).
Is 8 GB of RAM enough for System Shock 2 (1999)?
Yes. 8 GB meets the minimum memory for System Shock 2 (1999).
How much storage does System Shock 2 (1999) need?
System Shock 2 (1999) needs 2 GB HD space of free space.

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