Pathogenic system requirements as of 2026-08-05 are listed on the Steam store page for AppID 3808690 in three sections: Windows minimum and recommended, macOS minimum and recommended, and SteamOS plus Linux minimum and recommended. Steam Deck Verified is recorded on the same Steam store page and cross-referenced by Steam Deck Filter for AppID 3808690. The numbers below come from that official Steam listing and have not been edited; players on older hardware should compare against the minimum row and confirm a supported 64-bit OS before purchase.
Pathogenic system requirements on Windows
Pathogenic system requirements on Windows split into the two rows that every Steam store page exposes: a minimum row that the Steam client gates the install against, and a recommended row that targets the launch build's expected play experience. Both rows are taken from the System Requirements section of the Steam store page for AppID 3808690. ### Windows minimum - OS: Windows 10 (64-bit) - Processor: Intel Core i5-4590 / AMD FX 8350 or equivalent - Memory: 8 GB RAM - Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 / AMD Radeon R9 280 or equivalent - DirectX: Version 11 - Storage: 4 GB available space ### Windows recommended - OS: Windows 10 (64-bit) - Processor: Intel Core i7-6700 / AMD Ryzen 5 1600 or equivalent - Memory: 16 GB RAM - Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 / AMD Radeon RX 580 or equivalent - DirectX: Version 11 - Storage: 4 GB available space The Windows minimum and recommended rows above target 64-bit Windows 10. Older 32-bit Windows installs are not in the supported Pathogenic system requirements on Steam, and Windows 7 / 8 / 8.1 are not listed.
Pathogenic system requirements on macOS
Pathogenic system requirements on macOS follow the same minimum / recommended split as Windows. The macOS rows are listed on the Steam store page for AppID 3808690 alongside the Windows rows. ### macOS minimum - OS: macOS 11 Big Sur or later - Processor: Apple Silicon (M1) or Intel Core i5 - Memory: 8 GB RAM - Graphics: Metal-capable GPU - Storage: 4 GB available space ### macOS recommended - OS: macOS 12 Monterey or later - Processor: Apple M1 Pro / M2 or Intel Core i7 - Memory: 16 GB RAM - Graphics: Metal-capable GPU - Storage: 4 GB available space The macOS rows above are taken from the Steam listing and use the Metal API for graphics. Apple Silicon support is explicit on the Steam page; Intel Macs that pre-date Metal are not in the supported Pathogenic system requirements.
Pathogenic system requirements on SteamOS and Linux
Pathogenic system requirements on SteamOS plus Linux are the third row group on the Steam store page for AppID 3808690. The same Steam scope is what makes the Steam Deck Verified badge possible on the Steam Deck hardware target. ### SteamOS + Linux minimum - OS: Ubuntu 20.04 / SteamOS 3.0 or equivalent - Processor: Intel Core i5-4590 / AMD FX 8350 or equivalent - Memory: 8 GB RAM - Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 / AMD Radeon R9 280 (Vulkan) or equivalent - Storage: 4 GB available space ### SteamOS + Linux recommended - OS: Ubuntu 22.04 / SteamOS 3.0 or later - Processor: Intel Core i7-6700 / AMD Ryzen 5 1600 or equivalent - Memory: 16 GB RAM - Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 / AMD Radeon RX 580 (Vulkan) or equivalent - Storage: 4 GB available space The SteamOS plus Linux Pathogenic system requirements use Vulkan rather than OpenGL for the graphics API, which is what the Proton translation layer expects when running the same build on Steam Deck hardware.
Steam Deck Verified status
Pathogenic holds a Steam Deck Verified badge on the Steam store page for AppID 3808690 as of 2026-08-05. Steam Deck Filter, a third-party Steam Deck compatibility database, lists Pathogenic as Steam Deck Verified on its compatibility page for the same AppID. The badge means the Steam client has validated the 1.0 launch build against the Steam Deck Verified testing categories: input, display, and sustained performance. ### What the Steam Deck Verified badge means in practice Steam Deck Verified is a Valve-tested designation, not a developer self-certification. For Pathogenic, the Steam Deck Verified status tells players three things on the Steam Deck hardware: - Input. The default control mapping for Pathogenic is fully usable on the Steam Deck controls without an external keyboard or mouse. - Display. The 1.0 launch build renders correctly at the Steam Deck's native 1280x800 resolution with the in-game text at a readable size. - Performance. The launch build runs at the Steam Deck's target frame rate without Valve-flagged throttling under the standard verification workload. The Steam Deck Verified designation is dated to the launch build on 2026-08-05 and may change with future patches. The Pathogenic platforms page lists the broader platform scope; the Pathogenic demo page is the right place to verify the demo build's behavior before buying the full game.
How to read these Pathogenic system requirements against your PC
The Pathogenic system requirements above are deliberately conservative Steam-side minimums. Three quick checks before purchase save players from a bad buy: 1. OS check. Confirm your install is on the 64-bit Windows 10, macOS 11 or later, or Ubuntu 20.04 / SteamOS 3.0 row listed above. 32-bit Windows and pre-Big Sur macOS are not in the supported list. 2. VRAM check. The NVIDIA GTX 970 and AMD R9 280 minimum rows each require at least 4 GB of video memory. Integrated graphics below that bar are not in the supported Pathogenic system requirements on Steam. 3. Storage check. The 4 GB available space requirement is the install footprint only; save data, Workshop subscriptions, and crash logs sit on top of that number. If a player's machine is below the minimum row on any line, Pathogenic will not be installable through Steam. If a player's machine matches the recommended row on every line, the 1.0 launch build is the targeted experience.
Sources
Sources checked 2026-08-05.
FAQ
Will Pathogenic run on my PC?
Pathogenic will run on any PC that meets the Windows minimum row on the Steam store page for AppID 3808690: 64-bit Windows 10, an Intel Core i5-4590 or AMD FX 8350 class CPU, 8 GB of RAM, and an NVIDIA GTX 970 or AMD R9 280 class GPU with 4 GB of VRAM. Laptops on integrated graphics below that bar are not in the supported Pathogenic system requirements.
Will Pathogenic run on Steam Deck?
Yes. Pathogenic is Steam Deck Verified on the Steam store page for AppID 3808690 as of 2026-08-05, and Steam Deck Filter cross-references the same Steam Deck Verified listing. The Steam Deck hardware is above the SteamOS minimum row, so the launch build runs without an external keyboard or mouse.
What are the Pathogenic system requirements on Mac?
Pathogenic system requirements on macOS are macOS 11 Big Sur or later with an Apple Silicon (M1) or Intel Core i5 CPU, 8 GB of RAM, and a Metal-capable GPU for the minimum row. The recommended row targets macOS 12 Monterey or later with an Apple M1 Pro / M2 or Intel Core i7 CPU and 16 GB of RAM.
Does Pathogenic run on Linux?
Yes. Pathogenic lists SteamOS plus Linux as a confirmed scope on the Steam store page for AppID 3808690. The Linux minimum row targets Ubuntu 20.04 / SteamOS 3.0, an Intel Core i5-4590 or AMD FX 8350 CPU, 8 GB of RAM, and a Vulkan-capable NVIDIA GTX 970 or AMD R9 280 GPU.
How much disk space does Pathogenic need?
Pathogenic needs 4 GB of available storage for the install footprint, on top of save data, Steam Cloud sync state, and any Steam Workshop mod subscriptions. The 4 GB number is the install footprint only.
Does Pathogenic need an internet connection?
No. The Steam listing records Pathogenic as a single-player game with Steam Cloud save sync, Steam Achievements, Steam Workshop support, and Steam Remote Play as a local-co-op path. None of those features require an always-on connection; the game launches and runs offline on a supported PC after the initial Steam activation.