Direct answer

Steam lists minimum and recommended requirements for Windows and macOS. Windows requires a 64-bit processor and operating system; both macOS tiers require a dedicated GPU. There is no native Linux requirements table, so Proton and Steam Deck players should check the current compatibility status before buying.

Windows minimum and recommended requirements

Steam separates the Windows specification into minimum and recommended tiers. Both tiers require a 64-bit processor and operating system, Windows 10, and 12 GB of available storage. The minimum tier uses an Intel i5 or similar, 8 GB RAM, and a GeForce GTX 960 or similar with at least 2 GB VRAM.

The recommended Windows tier lists an Intel i7 or similar, 12 GB RAM and a GeForce RTX 2060 or similar with at least 8 GB VRAM. Storage remains 12 GB. Steam gives no resolution, graphics-preset or frame-rate target for this tier, so compare alternative CPUs and GPUs by their actual performance rather than model-name similarity alone.

  • Windows minimum — Architecture: 64-bit processor and operating system; OS: Windows 10; Processor: Intel i5 or similar.
  • Windows minimum — Memory: 8 GB RAM; Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 or similar, minimum 2 GB VRAM; Storage: 12 GB available space.
  • Windows recommended — Architecture: 64-bit processor and operating system; OS: Windows 10; Processor: Intel i7 or similar.
  • Windows recommended — Memory: 12 GB RAM; Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 or similar, minimum 8 GB VRAM; Storage: 12 GB available space.

macOS minimum and recommended requirements

Steam lists a dedicated macOS requirements section, confirming that macOS is a listed platform. The minimum tier specifies macOS Catalina, an Intel i5 or similar, 8 GB RAM, a GeForce GTX 960 or similar with at least 2 GB VRAM, and 12 GB of available storage. An additional note says a dedicated GPU is required.

The recommended macOS tier retains Catalina and a dedicated GPU while listing an Intel i7 or similar, 12 GB RAM, a GeForce RTX 2060 or similar with at least 8 GB VRAM, and 12 GB storage. Apple Silicon has no separate requirement entry, so check the current Steam compatibility details for your exact Mac before buying.

  • macOS minimum — OS: macOS Catalina; Processor: Intel i5 or similar; Memory: 8 GB RAM.
  • macOS minimum — Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 or similar, minimum 2 GB VRAM; Storage: 12 GB available space; Additional note: dedicated GPU required.
  • macOS recommended — OS: macOS Catalina; Processor: Intel i7 or similar; Memory: 12 GB RAM.
  • macOS recommended — Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 or similar, minimum 8 GB VRAM; Storage: 12 GB available space; Additional note: dedicated GPU required.

Linux status and how to read the specifications

Steam publishes Windows and macOS requirement tables but no Linux section. Native Linux therefore has no listed minimum or recommended specification. For Proton and Steam Deck, check the current compatibility status on the device or Steam page before buying.

Treat the minimum and recommended lists as component tiers rather than performance promises: neither tier includes a resolution, graphics-preset or frame-rate target. The recommended tier names stronger components, and both tiers list 12 GB of storage.

  • Native Linux support: no listing in Steam's current requirements.
  • Linux hardware tiers: no published table on the Steam page.
  • Proton and Steam Deck: check the current compatibility status before buying.
  • Neither hardware tier includes a stated resolution, preset, or frame-rate target.

Frequently asked questions

How much RAM does Big Ambitions need?

Steam lists 8 GB RAM as the minimum and 12 GB RAM as recommended on both Windows and macOS.

Does Big Ambitions support macOS?

Yes. Steam provides minimum and recommended macOS Catalina specifications, and both tiers require a dedicated GPU.

Is Big Ambitions available natively for Linux?

No native Linux listing or Linux system-requirements table appears on Steam. Check Proton or Steam Deck compatibility separately before buying.