Neat! System Requirements

Neat! is a cozy single-player organizing game from Korova Games. The Steam version launched on 14 September 2026 (app ID 4300090) for Windows and macOS, with Steam Deck Verified status, Steam Cloud, 24 achievements, and partial controller support. This page collects the published hardware lines, Deck expectations, and practical comfort tips so you can install with confidence before following the Getting Started guide.

Typical playtime sits around 3.5 to 4 hours across eight story locations. You do not need a high-end GPU for Molly’s object storytelling loop, but you do need a machine that meets the minimum OS, RAM, and API requirements. Use the tables below as a go / no-go check, then skim the Deck and accessibility notes.

Windows minimum

Spec	Requirement
OS	Windows 10
Processor	Intel Core i3-540 / AMD Phenom II X2 550
Memory	6 GB RAM
Graphics	NVIDIA GTS 250 / AMD Radeon HD 6670 / Intel UHD Graphics 610
DirectX	Version 11
Storage	1 GB available space

If your Windows PC is near these floors, close heavy browsers before launching, keep the install on an SSD when possible, and avoid running large downloads in the background during the first shader compile or asset warm-up.

Windows recommended

Spec	Requirement
OS	Windows 11
Processor	Intel Core i3-2100 / AMD FX-6300
Memory	8 GB RAM
Graphics	NVIDIA GT 530 / AMD Radeon R7 250

Recommended specs are still modest by 2026 standards. Laptops with discrete entry GPUs or stronger integrated graphics usually sit comfortably above this line. The jump from 6 GB to 8 GB RAM matters more than chasing ultra texture packs that the game does not ask for.

macOS minimum

Spec	Requirement
OS	macOS 12 Monterey
Processor	Apple M1 or Intel Core i5
Memory	4 GB RAM
Graphics	Metal-capable GPU
Storage	1.5 GB available space

Apple Silicon Macs that meet the M1 baseline should be fine for a cozy title like Neat!. Intel Macs need a Core i5-class CPU and a Metal-capable GPU. Leave a little more free disk than the raw 1.5 GB figure so macOS and Steam can stage updates without filling the volume.

Steam Deck Verified

Neat! shipped as Steam Deck Verified. Verified means Valve’s checklist for defaults — display, controls, and expected performance — passed on Deck hardware. In practice:

• Install from Steam on Deck just as you would on desktop.
• Expect the built-in controls profile to be usable out of the box, while remembering the store lists partial controller support overall. Mouse and keyboard remain first-class on PC; on Deck, test both the official layout and any community layouts you prefer.
• Keep Steam Cloud enabled if you bounce between Deck and a Windows or Mac machine.
• After major SteamOS or Proton updates, relaunch once and confirm UI scale and brightness still feel right for long organizing sessions.

Verified is not a promise that every external overlay or extreme TDP limit will look identical. If a Deck-only hitch appears after a platform update, check the Updates Hub and official channels on the Links page.

Performance tips for cozy sessions

Neat! rewards calm focus more than maxed frame graphs. Still, a few habits keep the experience smooth:

1. Update GPU drivers on Windows before the first launch, especially on older Intel UHD or entry AMD / NVIDIA chips near the minimum line.
2. Free storage early. Windows wants about 1 GB; macOS wants about 1.5 GB. Leave headroom for Steam’s download buffer.
3. Cap background apps. Cozy games still hitch when a browser with dozens of tabs fights for the same 6–8 GB of RAM.
4. Prefer plugged-in laptops for the opening hour so thermal throttling does not stutter cutscenes or camera moves.
5. On Deck, start with default TDP and refresh rate; only tweak after you finish a room or two and know what comfort means for you.
6. Cloud saves help if you play on more than one device — confirm sync finished before switching machines.

If the game launches but feels soft on an older GPU, lower any available quality or effects toggles before assuming the title is broken. Then continue the story with the Walkthrough once performance is acceptable.

Controller, input, and accessibility notes

Steam lists partial controller support. That usually means a controller can handle large parts of play, while some menus, precision clicks, or edge-case prompts may still prefer mouse input on desktop. On Steam Deck, Verified status implies a workable default layout, but you should still open Controls for wiki-side input guidance and comfort tips.

Accessibility and comfort expectations for a short narrative tidy-up game typically include:

• Being able to pause and save when you need a break — treat sessions as bite-sized room clears rather than forced marathon nights
• Adjusting brightness and volume for evening play
• Using Steam’s own accessibility and input remapping tools where the in-game options are limited
• Reading on-screen object text at a comfortable UI scale on Deck or a 1080p monitor

We do not invent accessibility toggles that are not documented. When Korova publishes more detailed options in a patch, we will reflect them through the Updates section and revise this page.

How specs connect to the rest of the wiki

Hardware is only the door. After Neat! runs:

• Learn the loop in Getting Started
• Confirm inputs on Controls
• Follow the story with the Walkthrough and Locations
• Optimize habits with Tips
• Chase completion on Achievements
• Weigh the purchase with the Review
• Track launch-week changes in Launch Notes

Return to the Tools Hub anytime you need the short checklist version of this page.

Buying and platform summary

Item	Detail
Platforms	Windows 10+, macOS 12+, Steam Deck Verified
Players	Single-player
Cloud	Steam Cloud supported
Achievements	24 on Steam
Controller	Partial support
Launch price context	About $7.99 on Steam at launch
Official store	Steam app 4300090

For storefront, social, and Discord links, use the Links hub rather than trusting random mirror sites.

Troubleshooting quick hits

• Won’t install: free more than the minimum storage and verify the OS version.
• Launches then stutters: close RAM-heavy apps; on Windows near 6 GB, that alone often fixes hitching.
• Deck UI too small or large: adjust Steam Deck Quick Access display options, then retest in a quiet room.
• Cloud save missing: wait for sync icons to clear in Steam before switching devices.
• Unsure about story spoilers: stay on this tools page and Getting Started until you are ready for the full Walkthrough.

Neat! is designed as a warm, readable organizing fantasy — not a hardware stress test. Match the tables, install from Steam, and spend your attention on Molly’s spaces instead of driver rabbit holes.