A weak computer does not mean there is nothing to play. We picked 12 games from 2009 to 2024 that have a page in Ukrainian Wikipedia and whose minimum requirements are stated directly on the Steam page. Each game has a year, a developer, platforms and the minimum: processor, graphics card and RAM exactly as they are written on Steam. The games are listed in order of release year. Minimum requirements only let you launch a game, so to be safe, look at the recommended ones too. This is not a ranking, and there are no spoilers. The data from Steam and Wikipedia was checked on October 19, 2026.
Left 4 Dead 2
Official trailer · “Left 4 Dead 2” (2009)Left 4 Dead 2 is a first-person co-op shooter about survivors of a pandemic who fight their way through hordes of the Infected. There are five campaigns, and the “AI Director 2.0” watches the game and adjusts the scenario. Steam lists online co-op. Why play: classic co-op against zombies that gets by on 2 GB RAM.
Terraria
Official trailer · “Terraria” (2011)Terraria is a sandbox in a randomly generated 2D world: you explore it, fight enemies, mine resources and craft gear. There is no clear goal, you can play alone or with others, and mods are supported. The studio Re-Logic continues to develop the game. Why play: a huge choice of things to do with modest requirements.
Stardew Valley
Official trailer · “Stardew Valley” (2016)Stardew Valley is a farming simulator: you inherit your grandfather’s neglected farm, grow seasonal crops, raise animals, fish and get to know the residents of the town. The game was made single-handedly by Eric Barone (ConcernedApe) over five years; multiplayer came later. As of February 2026 it had sold 50 million copies. Why play: a leisurely simulator for long evenings.
Hollow Knight
Official trailer · “Hollow Knight” (2017)Hollow Knight is a Metroidvania about a nameless insect warrior exploring Hallownest, a declining kingdom struck by a supernatural disease. Underground locations hold friendly and hostile characters and bosses, and new abilities open the way forward. According to Wikipedia, the game has sold more than 15 million copies. Why play: a big adventure of exploration without high requirements.
Celeste
Official trailer · “Celeste” (2018)Celeste is a platformer about Madeline, who climbs Celeste Mountain with anxiety and depression; along the way she meets a manifestation of her own doubts named Badeline. The prototype for PICO-8 was made in a single weekend, and Assist Mode lets you lower the difficulty. Why play: precise controls, a story about self-forgiveness and a difficulty you can adjust.
Dead Cells
Official trailer · “Dead Cells” (2018)Dead Cells is a game on the border between a roguelike and a Metroidvania: the amorphous Prisoner fights through a diseased island to reach its King. The levels are generated randomly, weapons and tools are collected along the way, and after death you lose everything except the “cells” used for permanent upgrades. By June 2023 the game had sold more than 10 million copies. Why play: fast combat and runs that are different every time.
Slay the Spire
Official trailer · “Slay the Spire” (2019)Slay the Spire is a deck-building roguelike: you climb a tower of randomly generated floors as one of four characters, fight with cards and gradually build your deck. Wikipedia calls it the game that popularized this subgenre. Why play: a clever game for many attempts that gets by on 2 GB RAM.
Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition
Official trailer · “Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition” (2019)Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition is a remaster of the 1999 strategy game about developing a medieval economy and army. The edition has improved graphics, 4K support, all the earlier expansions and The Last Khans add-on with four new civilizations and campaigns. Steam lists online co-op, LAN and cross-platform multiplayer. Why play: a classic real-time strategy game with network modes.
Disco Elysium
Official trailer · “Disco Elysium” (2019)Disco Elysium is a role-playing game about a detective who remembers nothing about himself and investigates a murder together with a colleague from another precinct. There is little combat: everything is decided by skill checks and dialogue, and 24 skills “speak” to the protagonist. Steam lists the expanded version, The Final Cut, with full voice acting; at The Game Awards 2019 the game won four awards. Why play: a story driven by dialogue rather than fights.
Hades
Official trailer · “Hades” (2020)Hades is a roguelike and action game: Zagreus, the son of Hades, tries again and again to escape the underworld and find his mother, Persephone. He is helped by gifts from the Olympian gods, and every attempt, even a failed one, yields resources for upgrades. Wikipedia notes that several ceremonies and publications named Hades game of the year. Why play: the story unfolds from run to run.
Vampire Survivors
Official trailer · “Vampire Survivors” (2022)Vampire Survivors is a roguelike in the shoot ’em up genre: the hero attacks automatically, and the player has to keep moving to withstand nonstop waves of monsters and unlock new heroes, weapons and relics. The author, Luca Galante, first made a small project while he was unemployed; the game won two British Academy Games Awards (Game Design and Best Game). Why play: short sessions and minimal requirements: 1 GB RAM.
Balatro
Official trailer · “Balatro” (2024)Balatro is a deck-building roguelike based on poker rules: you start with a standard 52-card deck and have a limited number of hands and discards in each round. The game was created by a single developer, LocalThunk, over two and a half years; as of January 2025 it had been bought more than 5 million times, and the Game Developers Choice Awards named it Game of the Year. Why play: a recent game with requirements at the level of 1 GB RAM and integrated graphics.
How we chose
Only games whose Steam page states minimum requirements with a processor, a graphics card and RAM made it into the list. The “min.” lines repeat the Steam entry; only the RAM has been converted to “GB RAM”. Requirements may change, so look at the game’s page before buying. For newer games, see our selection of the best games of 2025.
How much RAM you need at a minimum
| Minimum RAM | Games |
|---|---|
| 1 GB | Vampire Survivors, Balatro |
| 2 GB | Left 4 Dead 2, Stardew Valley, Celeste, Dead Cells, Slay the Spire, Disco Elysium |
| 2.5 GB | Terraria |
| 4 GB | Hollow Knight, Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition, Hades |
Tip. Steam pages, for example Stardew Valley’s, carry a note: since January 1, 2024, the Steam client supports only Windows 10 and newer, so read the lines about Windows XP or 7 with that in mind. Hollow Knight states Windows 10 version 21H1 or newer outright.
Frequently asked questions
What do the minimum requirements mean?
This is the minimum that the publisher stated on the store page for the game to run. If the page also lists recommended requirements, go by those and treat the minimum as a lower bound.
Which games in the selection need the least RAM?
For Vampire Survivors and Balatro, Steam lists 1 GB RAM. Six games need only 2 GB, Terraria needs 2.5 GB, and three need 4 GB.
Do I need a dedicated graphics card?
Not always. For Balatro, Steam lists integrated graphics, for Celeste Intel HD 4000, and for Disco Elysium a video card that is “integrated or dedicated” with 512 MB of memory.
Are any of these games still being updated?
According to Wikipedia, Re-Logic continues to develop Terraria, Evil Empire handles updates for Dead Cells after its release, and Vampire Survivors has received both paid and free expansions.
Are there games here for two players?
Yes: on Steam, Stardew Valley lists online, LAN and local co-op, and Left 4 Dead 2 lists online co-op. We have collected more games for two in a separate selection: co-op games for two.
Sources
- Stardew Valley (Steam)
- Hollow Knight (Steam)
- Left 4 Dead 2 (Steam)
- Terraria (Wikipedia)
- Hades (video game) (Wikipedia)
Data was checked against the Steam pages and Wikipedia on October 19, 2026.
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