This is test Banner you can check out Run on Console — Testing Purpose  ·  LIVE Liquid Swords declares bankruptcy after Samson's PS5 flop Read now →

RUN ONCONSOLE
THE GAMING & HARDWARE HUB

Can I run The Surge?

The Surge (2017) is an action and RPG game and a medium game for a PC. A mid-range graphics card such as a GTX 1650 or RX 580 class card plays it well.

Medium2017ActionRPGPC (Windows)
The Surge (Steam store picture)
Picture: Steam store, © The Surge publisher

Check your PC

Choose the graphics card, processor and memory closest to yours. Not sure? On Windows press Win + R, type dxdiag and look at "Processor", "Memory" and the Display tab.

Full check (laptops, consoles, more parts) →See the requirements

The Surge system requirements

MinimumRecommended
ProcessorAMD FX-8320 (3,5 GHz) / Intel i5-4690K (3,5 GHz)AMD FX-8370 (4,0 GHz) / Intel Core i7-3820 (3,6 GHz)
Memory8 GB RAM16 GB RAM
Graphics1 GB, AMD Radeon R7 360 / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti4 GB, AMD Radeon RX 480 / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970
Storage15 GB available space15 GB available space

Source: the official The Surge Steam page, checked October 2026.

Which PC runs The Surge?

To play it you need at least a GeForce GTX 750 Ti class graphics card, an Intel Core i5-4460 class processor and 8 GB of RAM. For the recommended (high) settings: a Radeon RX 570 or faster, an Intel Core i5-4460 class processor and 16 GB of RAM.

Graphics card: minimum

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

Graphics card: high settings

  • Radeon RX 570
  • GeForce GTX 1650
  • GeForce GTX 1060 6GB

Processor: minimum

  • Intel Core i5-4460
  • AMD Ryzen 5 1600
  • Intel Core i3-10100

Processor: high settings

  • Intel Core i5-4460
  • AMD Ryzen 5 1600
  • Intel Core i3-10100

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 The Surge

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.

Recommended build

Plays The Surge on high settings (the recommended specs)

Already have some parts? what to upgrade first. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.

The Surge: questions

What are the minimum system requirements for The Surge?
Minimum: processor AMD FX-8320 (3,5 GHz) / Intel i5-4690K (3,5 GHz); 8 GB RAM; graphics 1 GB, AMD Radeon R7 360 / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti; 15 GB available space.
What are the recommended requirements for The Surge?
Recommended: processor AMD FX-8370 (4,0 GHz) / Intel Core i7-3820 (3,6 GHz); 16 GB RAM; graphics 4 GB, AMD Radeon RX 480 / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970; 15 GB available space.
What graphics card do I need for The Surge?
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; for the recommended settings a Radeon RX 570, GeForce GTX 1650, GeForce GTX 1060 6GB or faster.
Can a GTX 1650 run The Surge?
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 The Surge 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 The Surge?
Yes for the minimum settings; 16 GB is recommended for smooth play.
How much storage does The Surge need?
The Surge needs 15 GB of free space.

Similar games: can you run them?

Apex Legends2020 · mediumDying Light2015 · mediumDARK SOULS III2016 · mediumDeep Rock Galactic2020 · mediumSekiro: Shadows Die Twice - GOTY Edition2019 · mediumDOOM2016 · mediumULTRAKILL2020 · mediumAssassin's Creed Odyssey2018 · medium
All 2,404 games →

More for PC players

Full PC checkLaptops, consoles, handhelds and more partsGraphics cardsPicks for every budgetProcessorsGaming CPUs from entry to high endMemory (RAM)DDR4 and DDR5 kitsPC and handheld PC guideGaming platform guideGaming guidesBuying, setup and game settings, step by stepAll PC games2,404 games with their requirements

Ask ROC, our gaming assistant (the chat button), "can my PC run The Surge?" and tell it your parts, or upload your dxdiag file.