WheelMates System Requirements for Windows PC
Quick answer
The WheelMates system requirements start at Windows 10/11 64-bit, an Intel Core i5-8400 or AMD Ryzen 5 2600, 8 GB of RAM, a GeForce GTX 1060 or Radeon RX 580, DirectX 12, and 15 GB of storage. Firevolt recommends a Core i7-10700K or Ryzen 7 3700X, 16 GB of RAM, and a GeForce RTX 3060 or Radeon RX 6600 XT. Only Windows is listed. ## WheelMates system requirements: the minimum PC tier These values are quoted from the Steam store page for AppID 3905450 as of 2026-09-05. | Component | Minimum | | --- | --- | | OS | Windows 10/11 64-bit | | Processor | Intel Core i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 2600 | | Memory | 8 GB RAM | | Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 / AMD Radeon RX 580 | | DirectX | Version 12 | | Storage | 15 GB available space | The minimum tier is a 2017-2018 mid-range PC. A GTX 1060 6 GB or RX 580 8 GB paired with a six-core CPU is the entry point Firevolt supports, and 8 GB of system memory is enough only if you are not running the game beside a browser full of tabs and a voice client. Firevolt does not publish a target resolution or frame rate for either tier, so treat the minimum as "runs", not as a promise of a specific frame rate. ## WheelMates recommended PC specs | Component | Recommended | | --- | --- | | OS | Windows 10/11 64-bit | | Processor | Intel Core i7-10700K / AMD Ryzen 7 3700X | | Memory | 16 GB RAM | | Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 / AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT | | Storage | 15 GB available space | The recommended tier moves up to an eight-core CPU and a current-generation 1080p card. That combination matters most in local shared screen play, where the machine renders two viewports at once instead of one. If you plan to host couch co-op sessions on a single PC, aim for the recommended row rather than the minimum row. ### How the two tiers differ in practice The graphics jump from GTX 1060 to RTX 3060 is the largest gap between the two lists, followed by the doubling of system memory. The storage figure does not change between the tiers, and DirectX 12 is listed once on the minimum tier, which means a DirectX 12 capable GPU is required at every level. ### How to compare your PC against these lists Open the Windows Settings System page for your installed memory and Windows edition, and open the DirectX Diagnostic Tool with dxdiag for your processor and graphics card model. Match the graphics card first, because it is the component that separates the two tiers most sharply, then check memory, then confirm you have 15 GB free on the drive where your Steam library lives. ## Storage, DirectX, and OS Both tiers ask for 15 GB of available space, so the install footprint is small by 2026 standards and fits comfortably on a modest SSD. Windows 10 and Windows 11 are both listed, 64-bit only; no 32-bit build is offered. DirectX 12 is the listed API version, so a GPU or driver stack limited to DirectX 11 is not covered by the published requirements. Steam features listed alongside the requirements include Steam Cloud, Steam Achievements, Family Sharing, and Full Controller Support, which is worth noting if you install on more than one machine or want your saves to follow you. ## Mac, Linux, and Steam Deck support macOS and Linux builds are not announced as of 2026-09-05, and the Steam store page publishes no Mac or Linux requirement tables. A Steam Deck compatibility rating had not been applied to the build as of 2026-09-05, so the game is not yet labeled Verified, Playable, or Unsupported. The current status and the caveats around handheld play are tracked on the [WheelMates Steam Deck compatibility page](/steam-deck/). If you are still deciding whether the game runs on your setup at all, the [WheelMates release date and platform status](/release/) page lists every confirmed and unconfirmed platform, and the [WheelMates controller support notes](/controller-support/) cover gamepad behavior including the DualSense and DualShock 4 issues players reported during launch week.
Frequently asked questions
### Will a GTX 1060 run WheelMates? Yes, a GeForce GTX 1060 is the minimum NVIDIA card listed on the Steam store page, with the Radeon RX 580 as the AMD equivalent. Firevolt does not state which resolution or frame rate that tier targets. ### How much space does WheelMates need? 15 GB of available storage on both the minimum and recommended lists as of 2026-09-05. ### Are there Mac or Linux system requirements? Not announced as of 2026-09-05. The Steam store page publishes Windows requirements only. ### Is 8 GB of RAM enough? 8 GB is the published minimum and 16 GB is the recommended figure. Local shared screen sessions and background applications are the situations where the extra memory matters most.
Sources
- [Steam store page for WheelMates (AppID 3905450)](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3905450/WheelMates/) - `official/store` - checked 2026-09-05 - minimum and recommended requirement tables quoted verbatim, DirectX 12, 15 GB storage, Windows-only listing, Steam Cloud, Family Sharing, Full Controller Support - [SteamDB AppID 3905450 snapshot](https://steamdb.info/app/3905450/) - `wiki/reference` - checked 2026-09-05 - cross-check of the stored requirement values and the absence of Mac or Linux depots - [Steam Community hub for AppID 3905450](https://steamcommunity.com/app/3905450) - `official/store` - checked 2026-09-05 - launch-week hotfix posts covering startup and performance reports
Internal Link Requirements
- `WheelMates Steam Deck compatibility page` -> `/steam-deck/` - handheld PC playability status - `WheelMates release date and platform status` -> `/release/` - confirmed and unconfirmed platforms - `WheelMates controller support notes` -> `/controller-support/` - gamepad compatibility after the hardware check
Fact Boundaries
- Research date for every specification on this page: 2026-09-05. - Minimum and recommended tables are quoted verbatim from the Steam store page for AppID 3905450 and are not adjusted, estimated, or extrapolated. - Target resolution and frame rate for either tier: not published by Firevolt as of 2026-09-05. - macOS and Linux support: Not announced as of 2026-09-05. - Steam Deck compatibility rating: not yet labeled as of 2026-09-05. - No hands-on benchmark was performed for this page; all values come from the published store listing.