Clawed System Requirements

Clawed runs on Windows through Steam and targets Unreal Engine 5 visuals - dense foliage on the main square, dynamic lighting in the museum, and murky underwater tunnels in the demo all scale with your hardware. Flatrock Games publishes official specs on the Steam store page; this guide copies those numbers, explains what they mean for solo and co-op play, and suggests practical upgrades before the August 13, 2026 launch.

Use this page alongside Getting Started and Controls so your first Prehistoria session is not a slideshow. If you barely meet minimum specs, lower settings before attempting Combat & Dinosaurs arenas where frame drops get you killed.

Official Steam requirements

These values come from the Clawed Steam listing as of the pre-launch demo period:

Minimum

Component	Specification
OS	Windows 10 / 11 (64-bit)
Processor	AMD Ryzen 5 2600X or Intel Core i5 (comparable generation)
Memory	6 GB RAM
Graphics	AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080
DirectX	Version 12
Storage	11 GB available space

Recommended

Component	Specification
OS	Windows 10 / 11 (64-bit)
Processor	AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D or Intel Core i9-14900K
Memory	16 GB RAM
Graphics	AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080
DirectX	Version 12
Storage	11 GB available space

Steam does not list separate demo vs full-game footprints yet - budget at least 11 GB plus headroom for patches documented on Updates.

What minimum specs feel like in-game

Meeting minimum means the demo is playable, not necessarily pretty at 60 FPS everywhere:

• Main square and Spinosaurus statues - Medium settings should hold 30 - 0 FPS on a GTX 1080 class GPU.
• Museum interior - Red-light fossil puzzle areas use localized lights; expect minor stutter when entering from bright outdoors.
• Underwater red-light tunnels - GPU and CPU spikes when water shaders activate. Close background apps and disable overlays if you hitch on button prompts.
• Online co-op - Hosting adds CPU load. Minimum CPUs may struggle as host with four players; let a stronger PC host the session.

If you dip below 30 FPS, reduce shadow quality and view distance first - UE5 open sections around the monorail station benefit most.

What recommended specs unlock

Recommended hardware targets high settings at stable frame rates with room for future content:

• 1440p high - RTX 3080 / RX 6800 XT class cards handle dense park biomes with headroom.
• 16 GB RAM - Reduces stutter when streaming between pier, shelters, and Ranger station interiors during long Walkthrough sessions.
• Modern CPUs - Faster single-thread performance helps physics-heavy dinosaur encounters and destructible props in later demo zones.

Competitive co-op groups chasing speedrun routes should prioritize stable 60+ FPS over maxed textures - aim consistency beats cinematic foliage when raptors flank you.

Platform support

Clawed is Windows-only on Steam at launch. Mac and Linux are not listed. Steam Deck compatibility is unconfirmed - minimum specs exceed many handheld thresholds, and underwater sections need precise camera control per Controls. Check Proton community reports after launch if you experiment on Deck.

Language support on Steam currently lists English for interface, full audio, and subtitles. Additional locales may arrive post-launch; this wiki covers en/fr/de/es site translations separately from in-game language.

DirectX 12 and drivers

DirectX 12 is mandatory. On Windows 11, enable latest cumulative updates. For NVIDIA, use Game Ready drivers; for AMD, Adrenalin with optional UE5 optimizations. If the game fails to launch, verify DX12 caps with your GPU control panel and reinstall Visual C++ redistributables from Microsoft.

Storage and install tips

Eleven gigabytes fits easily on modern SSDs - install on SSD if possible. Demo load times from pier spawn to main square shrink noticeably versus HDD. Leave 5 - 0 GB extra for future Game Modes content and Survival mode saves.

Cloud saves depend on Steam Cloud if Flatrock enables it at launch; back up locally before major demo patches either way.

Network requirements for co-op

Online co-op up to four players needs stable broadband, not datacenter-grade fiber:

• Download - 5+ Mbps per player for Steam patches.
• Upload - 1 - Mbps for hosts; higher if voice chat runs parallel.
• Latency - Under 100 ms to co-host region reduces desync on interact prompts (fossil pedestal, access card readers).

NAT issues show up as failed invites - use Steam’s “Join Game” from friends list rather than IP hacks.

Settings recommendations by tier

Minimum-tier PCs

• Resolution: 1080p
• Preset: Low or Medium
• Disable motion blur and film grain
• Cap FPS at 60 to reduce heat throttling on laptops
• Play Classic mode first - fewer Survival systems per Game Modes

Mid-range PCs (between min and rec)

• Resolution: 1080p High or 1440p Medium
• Texture quality: High if VRAM allows (8 GB+)
• Shadow quality: Medium
• Test both FPS and TPS cameras - third-person costs slightly more on draw calls

Recommended-tier PCs

• Resolution: 1440p High or 4K with DLSS/FSR if added at launch
• Ray tracing: Optional if Flatrock exposes toggles - not required for demo completion
• Stream co-op sessions without OBS x264 overload - use NVENC/AMF

Upgrade priority list

If you must spend money before August 2026:

1. GPU - Biggest visual and FPS gain for UE5 parks.
2. RAM - Jump to 16 GB if you sit at 8 GB today; 6 GB minimum is tight with browsers open.
3. SSD - Cheap quality-of-life upgrade for load-heavy horror games.
4. CPU - Matter most if you host four-player co-op regularly.

Pre-launch checklist

1. Compare your PC to the tables above.
2. Install the free demo and run from pier to main square while watching FPS.
3. Tune settings using Controls menu before inviting friends.
4. Re-check this page after major patches on Updates - specs may change for full release.

Flatrock delayed Clawed to polish performance; meeting recommended specs today should future-proof most Prehistoria content at launch.