Can I run Project Zomboid?
Official Project Zomboid system requirements, player reports on Project Zomboid performance, and a check against your GPU and CPU.
Official system requirements
Published on the Steam store page by the developer. This is that text, not a benchmark.
Minimum
- OS
- Windows 10 / 11 - 64 Bit
- Processor
- Intel 2.77GHz Quad-core
- Memory
- 8Gb Ram
- Graphics
- Dedicated graphics card with 4 GB of VRAM minimum, OpenGL 2.1 and GLSL 1.2 support (generally 2012 or newer)
- Notes
- 64bit OS required Hard Disk Space: 10Gb Sound: FMOD compatible sound card
What players say about performance
The game generally runs well for many players, especially on higher-end hardware and with proper settings, but some experience persistent performance issues.
Drawn from 6 reviews that mention performance.
Common problems
- Performance problems on some rigs despite capable hardware.
- Lighting issues and bugs that seem longstanding.
- Poor optimization noted despite the game's age.
- Multiplayer mode has additional issues.
What runs it well
- Good performance on high-end hardware.
- Well-optimized on Steam Deck (verified).
- Players report smooth gameplay when settings are adjusted.
- The game appears playable on a variety of systems.
Check your PC
Pick a GPU and a CPU. The result compares their class with the parts named in the official requirements. It is not an FPS estimate.