Doesn't require recent hardware to run. Can run on hardware roughly 15 years old or newer. Laptop friendly, even with just integrated graphics. Can run with an Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz processor (released in 2006) or possibly less, 2 GB of RAM or less, and 20 GB of storage or less. Integrated graphics or a modest graphics card will require 256 MB of VRAM or less. May require running on "Low" graphics settings.

Games with Low System Requirements - Run games on old PC hardware


Battlefield Heroes
A free-to-play Battlefield title with lower system requirements, played in the internet browser. It launched on June 25th, 2009..developed by DICE
published by Electronic Arts
released 15 years ago
Grand Theft Auto III
Explore Liberty City as Claude, who, after being betrayed and left for dead by his girlfriend during a robbery, embarks on a..in 1 byte1ife user's collection
developed by DMA Design
published by Rockstar Games
released 22 years ago
Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved
Originally a minigame in Project Gotham Racing 2, Geometry Wars went on to become its own standalone game and eventually spawned..byte1ife User Score 9/10
in 2 byte1ife users' collections
developed by Bizarre Creations
published by Microsoft Game Studios
released 20 years ago
Torchlight II
Much like the original Torchlight, Torchlight II features randomly-generated dungeons for the player to explore, and numerous..byte1ife User Score 8/10
in 7 byte1ife users' collections
developed & published by Runic Games
released 11 years ago
Spore
Control the development of a species from its beginnings as a microscopic organism, through development as an intelligent..in 1 byte1ife user's collection
developed by Maxis
published by Electronic Arts
released 16 years ago
Into the Breach
Subset Games' second game, following FTL: Faster Than Light.developed & published by Subset Games
released 6 years ago
Dragon Age II
Set in the same mythical world introduced in Dragon Age: Origins, the player assumes the role of Hawke, a human mage, warrior, or..in 1 byte1ife user's collection
developed by BioWare
published by Electronic Arts
released 13 years ago
Dead Space
You are Isaac Clarke, an engineer on the spacecraft USG Ishimura. You're not a warrior. You're not a soldier. You are, however,..in 3 byte1ife users' collections
developed by EA Redwood Shores
published by Electronic Arts
released 15 years ago
Torchlight
Set in the fictional town of Torchlight and the expansive caverns and dungeons nearby, which adventurers explore to collect..in 1 byte1ife user's collection
developed & published by Runic Games
released 14 years ago
Assassin's Creed II
An open world stealth action game where for the first time you take control of Ezio, an Italian Assassin.in 8 byte1ife users' collections
developed by Ubisoft Montreal
published by Ubisoft
released 14 years ago
Mirror's Edge
Take control of Faith - a free-running messenger - in a futuristic dystopian society while avoiding government surveillance.byte1ife User Score 9/10
in 3 byte1ife users' collections
developed by DICE
published by Electronic Arts
released 15 years ago
Portal
Use your Aperture Science Handheld Portal Device to solve physics-based puzzles by generating portal entrances and exits.developed & published by Valve
released 16 years ago
Portal 2
The "Perpetual Testing Initiative" has been expanded to allow you to design co-op puzzles for you and your friends!..in 5 byte1ife users' collections
developed & published by Valve Corporation
released 13 years ago
Half-Life 2
Half-Life 2 is a physics-based sci-fi first person shooter, often hailed as one of the best.in 3 byte1ife users' collections
developed & published by Valve
released 19 years ago
Fallout 3
Explore post-apocalyptic Washington DC in the search for your father, who disappeared from your Vault under mysterious..in 5 byte1ife users' collections
developed by Bethesda Game Studios
published by Bethesda Softworks
released 15 years ago
Borderlands
Borderlands is set on the planet of Pandora. Lured by its apparent vast deposits of minerals, several colonization ships..in 5 byte1ife users' collections
developed by Gearbox Software
published by 2K Games
released 14 years ago
Grand Theft Auto
Made up of six levels split between three cities, all based on real life cities: Liberty City, San Andreas, and Vice City. Earn..in 1 byte1ife user's collection
developed by DMA Design
published by BMG Interactive
released 26 years ago
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
Play as CJ Johnson in 1992 within the fictional US state of San Andreas - based upon sections of California and Nevada as seen in..byte1ife User Score 7/10
in 3 byte1ife users' collections
developed by Rockstar North
published by Rockstar Games
released 19 years ago
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City
Play as mobster Tommy Vercetti in 1986 Vice City, modeled on Miami. The best selling video game of 2002.in 2 byte1ife users' collections
developed by Rockstar North
published by Rockstar Games
released 21 years ago
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
Play as Captain Soap MacTavish as you lead the Task Force 141 in taking down Vladimir Makarov, leader of the Russian..in 6 byte1ife users' collections
developed by Infinity Ward
published by Activision
released 14 years ago
Left 4 Dead
During the aftermath of a zombie outbreak on the East Coast, the game puts its four protagonists - the "Survivors" -..in 1 byte1ife user's collection
developed by Valve South
published by Valve
released 15 years ago
Left 4 Dead 2
Set in the zombie apocalypse, this co-operative action horror FPS takes you and your friends through the cities, swamps and..in 4 byte1ife users' collections
developed & published by Valve Corporation
released 14 years ago
Papers, Please
Congratulations. The October labor lottery is complete. Your name was pulled. For immediate placement, report to the Ministry of..in 1 byte1ife user's collection
developed & published by 3909 LLC
released 10 years ago
Grand Theft Auto IV: The Lost and Damned
Johnny is a veteran member of The Lost, a notorious biker gang. Johnny has been creating business opportunities for The Lost in..in 3 byte1ife users' collections
developed by Rockstar North
published by Rockstar Games
released 15 years ago
Grand Theft Auto IV: The Ballad of Gay Tony
Injects Liberty City with an overdose of guns, glitz, and grime. As Luis Lopez, part-time hoodlum and full-time assistant to..in 3 byte1ife users' collections
developed by Rockstar North
published by Rockstar Games
released 14 years ago
Grand Theft Auto IV
What does the American Dream mean today? For Niko Bellic, fresh off the boat from Europe, it is the hope he can escape his past...in 5 byte1ife users' collections
developed by Rockstar North
published by Rockstar Games
released 16 years ago
Far Cry 2
Far Cry 2 abandons the science fiction aspects of its predecessor in favor of a more realistic setting. The game takes place in..developed by Ubisoft Montreal
published by Ubisoft
released 15 years ago
Battlefield: Bad Company
Puts the player in control of Private Preston Marlowe during a fictional war between the United States of America and the Russian..byte1ife User Score 9/10
in 4 byte1ife users' collections
developed by DICE
published by Electronic Arts
released 16 years ago
Battlefield: Bad Company 2: Vietnam
Contains 5 new maps, 6 new vehicles, and 15 new weapons all taking place during the Vietnam War, using the same Bad Company 2..in 1 byte1ife user's collection
developed by DICE
published by Electronic Arts
released 13 years ago
Battlefield: Bad Company 2
Return to the role of Preston Marlowe - a member of Bad Company, a small disposable squad of troublemaker Army soldiers - as you..byte1ife User Score 10/10
in 4 byte1ife users' collections
developed by DICE
published by Electronic Arts
released 14 years ago
Civilization V
Become Ruler of the World by establishing and leading a civilization from the dawn of man into the space age: Wage war, conduct..developed by Firaxis Games
published by 2K Games
released 13 years ago
Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne
Become an NYPD detective again as Max Payne, two years after the original.in 2 byte1ife users' collections
developed by Remedy Entertainment
published by Rockstar Games
released 20 years ago
Max Payne
Play as former NYPD detective Max Payne as he attempts to solve the murder of his family.in 2 byte1ife users' collections
developed by Remedy Entertainment
published by Gathering of Developers
released 23 years ago
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion
Explore the Imperial province of Cyrodiil - a part of Tamriel, like previous Elder Scrolls games - whilst defending against the..byte1ife User Score 8/10
in 3 byte1ife users' collections
developed by Bethesda Game Studios
published by Bethesda Softworks
released 18 years ago
Terraria
A procedurally generated action adventure game that includes exploration, building & crafting, painting, and combat.byte1ife User Score 8/10
in 4 byte1ife users' collections
developed by Re-Logic
published by 505 Games
released 13 years ago
RuneScape Classic
A free-to-play, web based MMORPG that has been steadily growing since 2001.in 2 byte1ife users' collections
developed & published by Jagex
released 23 years ago
Mana Spark
A challenging action RPG with deep souls-like combat and rogue-like elements. Explore a dreadful dungeon and fight smart enemies..in 2 byte1ife users' collections
developed & published by BEHEMUTT
released 5 years ago
Halo: Combat Evolved
The sci-fi shooter that started it all. Play as Master Chief (John, Spartan 117) as you crash land onto a mysterious ring and..byte1ife User Score 10/10
in 7 byte1ife users' collections
developed by Bungie
published by Microsoft Game Studios
released 22 years ago
StarCraft
Praised for reinvigorating the PC real-time strategy genre, Starcraft revolves around three species battling for dominance in the..in 4 byte1ife users' collections
developed & published by Blizzard Entertainment
released 26 years ago
Diablo II
Pursue the mysterious Dark Wanderer and fight the denizens of hell as you uncover the fate of the Prime Evils Diablo, Mephisto,..developed by Blizzard North
published by Blizzard Entertainment
released 24 years ago
Stardew Valley
You've inherited your grandfather's old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out..byte1ife User Score 8/10
in 6 byte1ife users' collections
developed by ConcernedApe
published by Chucklefish
released 8 years ago
Among Us
A social deduction game featuring online and local party gameplay of teamwork and betrayal for 4-15 players...in space!in 1 byte1ife user's collection
developed & published by InnerSloth
released 5 years ago
Command & Conquer: Tiberian Sun
A sequel to 1995's Command & Conquer, Tiberian Sun brings forth a new conflict between the Global Defense Initiative (GDI)..in 1 byte1ife user's collection
developed by Westwood Studios
published by Electronic Arts
released 25 years ago
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