Lies of P PC Hardware Guide
Official requirements explained
The official minimum for Lies of P lists an AMD Ryzen 3 1200 or Intel Core i3-6300 as the processor, an AMD Radeon RX 560 4GB or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 4GB as the graphics card, 8 GB of RAM and 50 GB of storage. Today that is an entry-level target. The GPU roughly corresponds to a GTX 1050 Ti-class older entry card, and the CPU is a very old entry-level quad-core.
The official recommended tier keeps the same CPU, the Ryzen 3 1200 or Core i3-6300, but raises the graphics card to an AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT 4GB or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 6GB and asks for 16 GB of RAM. Because the CPU does not change, the gap between minimum and recommended mostly comes down to the graphics card and memory. For a player, the recommended tier means a smoother experience at the standard settings the publisher designed for, while the minimum tier is better suited to lowering resolution and detail.
Both tiers list 50 GB of storage. The publisher does not require an SSD for either level. An SSD still noticeably shortens load times, which matters in an action game that moves between areas often.
These are the figures the publisher published. Where something is not specified, that is noted in the relevant section rather than guessed.
Recommended builds for three budgets
The entry build suits players with a tight budget who are happy to play at lower settings and resolution. A GeForce GTX 1650 4GB or Radeon RX 6500 XT pairs well with a Ryzen 3 3100 or Core i3-10100F, and 16 GB of RAM keeps the system comfortably above the recommended tier.
The mainstream build is the sweet spot for most players who want 1080p at default or high settings. A GeForce RTX 3050 8GB or GTX 1660 Super works here, paired with a Ryzen 5 3600 or Core i5-10400 and 16 GB of RAM. It sits clearly above the recommended tier and gives more stable play than the entry build.
The high build suits players who want higher resolution and settings or simply want long-term headroom. A Radeon RX 7600 or GeForce RTX 4060 with a Ryzen 5 5600 or Core i5-12400 is a solid pairing, and 32 GB of RAM leaves room for a browser, streaming or mods running alongside the game.
Graphics settings with the biggest impact
In an action and exploration game with dense visuals like this, the settings that usually cost the most are shadow quality, volumetric lighting and fog, ray tracing if offered, and the density of crowds and objects. Shadows and volumetrics are calculated across the whole scene, so lowering them often gives the clearest benefit with the least visible loss. Ray tracing is demanding on the GPU, so on mid and lower cards it is usually best left off.
View distance and reflection quality are also worth adjusting. Lowering them reduces the load without seriously affecting combat readability. Texture quality, by contrast, mostly uses video memory, so if your card has enough VRAM it is generally worth keeping for the scene's overall look.
Upscaling technologies such as NVIDIA DLSS, AMD FSR and Intel XeSS render at a lower internal resolution and reconstruct a sharper image. On supported cards, enabling one of these usually improves smoothness with modest image loss. Where a specific technology is not supported, FSR is a broadly compatible alternative. Keep anti-aliasing on if possible to preserve image clarity.
Laptops and handheld PCs
Laptop graphics cards often share names with desktop parts, such as GeForce RTX 3050 or Radeon RX 6500 XT, but their real performance can differ. The reason is power limits and cooling space: the same model name on a laptop typically runs with a lower sustained power budget. When buying a laptop, check the manufacturer's stated power limit (TGP) and cooling design, not only the model name. Poor cooling can cause throttling during long sessions.
Handheld PCs such as the Steam Deck and ROG Ally use different hardware and have limited battery and thermal headroom. In general, these devices are best played at lower settings with a modest frame-rate target, using the built-in performance and power options. We do not have Steam Deck verification data, so this is general guidance only: start with low settings and adjust from there.
For both laptops and handhelds, plugging in and using a high-performance mode usually helps, and keeping graphics drivers updated is worth doing before play.
Storage and memory
The official minimum is 8 GB of RAM and the recommended is 16 GB. For a modern system, 16 GB is a comfortable starting point and avoids stutter from running out of memory. Install the memory in dual-channel configuration, meaning two modules of the same capacity in the correct slots, which increases bandwidth between the CPU and memory and helps performance in practice.
The publisher lists 50 GB of storage, but it is wise to leave extra space for future updates and patches. An SSD is not required, but it significantly shortens loading times, and the difference is very noticeable in a game that loads new areas often. If your budget allows, install the game on an SSD.
Overall, an SSD with 16 GB of RAM is a strong value combination. If you plan to run other programs or record gameplay at the same time, moving to 32 GB gives you more room.