RAM · official requirements

How much RAM you need for Riven

For Riven the developer lists a minimum of 16 GB and recommends 32 GB of RAM (Steam). Comfortable: 64 GB — the recommendation plus 25% headroom for the OS, browser and Discord, rounded up to a standard two-module kit (FPSHQ rule). Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam (checked Oct 5, 2026).

Key figures

Unique FPSHQ metrics from this page's data

16GB
Minimum requirements
32GB
Recommended requirements
64GB
comfortable (FPSHQ rule) calculation
97%
of catalog games need less
8GB
median recommendation of 2024 games
2024
Release year

Is your RAM enough for Riven

8 GBbelow the minimum
16 GBbetween minimum and recommended
32 GBat least the recommended amount

The verdict is based on official requirements only. Background apps and the browser use memory too.

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How the requirements put it

Minimum: «Оперативная память: 16 GB ОЗУ»

Recommended: «Оперативная память: 32 GB ОЗУ»

Where Riven stands among other games

97% of 29,150 games with official requirements need less memory than Riven.

≤ 8 GB≤ 8 GB18,054 · 62%12 GB12 GB724 · 2%16 GB16 GB9,433 · 32%24 GB24 GB38 · 0%32 GB32 GB838 · 3%48+ GB48+ GB63 · 0%≤ 8 GB≤ 8 GB18,054 · 62%12 GB12 GB724 · 2%16 GB16 GB9,433 · 32%24 GB24 GB38 · 0%32 GB32 GB838 · 3%48+ GB48+ GB63 · 0%

RAM requirements are rising: median by release year

Riven (2024) recommends 32 GB — more than the median of 2024 games (8 GB); 37% of that group recommend 16 GB or more.

081624322006–2017 · Recommended: 4 GB4 GB2006–20172018 · Recommended: 8 GB8 GB20182019 · Recommended: 8 GB8 GB20192020 · Recommended: 8 GB8 GB20202021 · Recommended: 8 GB8 GB20212022 · Recommended: 8 GB8 GB20222023 · Recommended: 8 GB8 GB20232024 · Recommended: 8 GB8 GB20242025 · Recommended: 8 GB8 GB20252026 · Recommended: 8 GB8 GB20262006–20174 GB20188 GB20198 GB20208 GB20218 GB20228 GB20238 GB20248 GB20258 GB20268 GB

Games with the same RAM requirements

In short

How much RAM do you need for Riven?

requirements For Riven the developer lists a minimum of 16 GB and recommends 32 GB of RAM (Steam). Comfortable: 64 GB — the recommendation plus 25% headroom for the OS, browser and Discord, rounded up to a standard two-module kit (FPSHQ rule). Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam (checked Oct 5, 2026).

Minimum
16 GB
Recommended
32 GB
comfortable (FPSHQ rule)
64 GB
updated · source: Steam
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How we calculate

We use official system requirements only: the game’s Steam page or the publisher’s site. Estimated requirements are never used; a game page is indexed only if the developer states a recommended amount of RAM. The minimum is what the game should launch with; the recommendation is for comfortable play at recommended settings. The 8/16/32 GB verdict is a direct comparison with these numbers. “Comfortable” is an FPSHQ rule: the recommendation plus 25% for the OS and background apps, rounded up to a two-module kit. The yearly trend uses medians by release year, groups of at least 5 games. More about the methodology →

Sources:
FPSHQ Team · Data updated

FAQ

How much RAM do you need for Riven?
For Riven the developer lists a minimum of 16 GB and recommends 32 GB of RAM (Steam). Comfortable: 64 GB — the recommendation plus 25% headroom for the OS, browser and Discord, rounded up to a standard two-module kit (FPSHQ rule).
Will Riven run on 8 GB of RAM?
8 GB is below the developer’s minimum (16 GB): launch and stability are not guaranteed.
Will Riven run on 16 GB of RAM?
16 GB is above the minimum (16 GB) but below the recommendation (32 GB): the game will run, but expect streaming hitches; close background apps.
Do you need 32 GB of RAM for Riven?
32 GB is not below the developer’s requirements for Riven: that is enough for the game.
How much RAM do you need for Riven with headroom?
Comfortable: 64 GB — the recommendation plus 25% headroom for the OS, browser and Discord, rounded up to a standard two-module kit (FPSHQ rule).
Are RAM and VRAM the same thing?
No. RAM is the computer’s system memory, VRAM is the graphics card’s memory; requirements list them separately. This page is about RAM; see the separate page for how much VRAM Riven needs.