31 Best PC Games for 4GB RAM in India (2026)

Harsh Talreja
26 Min Read

Updated October 2026 with current Indian retail prices.

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Got an old laptop or PC with 4GB of RAM? You can still play a lot. We checked the official minimum system requirements for over 80 games on 22 October 2026 (Steam, Riot, Roblox, Mojang and Epic pages, not other lists), and these 31 officially run on 4GB of RAM or less. Popular picks like CS2, Fortnite and Minecraft Java no longer do, and we show you exactly what they need instead.

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Top 10 PC Games for 4GB RAM

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Short on time? Start here. Tap a game to jump to its entry. No graphics card? Hollow Knight (#3) and Hades (#5) want one, so start with Valorant, Balatro or Portal 2 instead.

These games show up on lots of “4GB RAM” lists, but their own developers now ask for more. On 4GB, expect stutters, crashes or a game that won’t start.

Bar chart of official minimum RAM: Minecraft Java, CS2, Fortnite, GTA V Enhanced, Skyrim Special Edition and Hades II need 8GB and Apex Legends 6GB, while Valorant and Hollow Knight need 4GB and Terraria, original Skyrim, League of Legends and Stardew Valley 2GB to 2.5GB
Official minimum RAM from each developer, checked 22 October 2026. Chart: GamingNation.

Counter-Strike 2

8GBmin RAM

Free, but Valve's minimum is 8GB.

Minecraft: Java Edition

8GBmin RAM

Mojang raised it on 21 July 2026. 12GB if you have no graphics card.

Play insteadgn4 terraria thumbTerraria (2.5GB)

Fortnite

8GBmin RAM

Epic's own minimum.

GTA V Enhanced

8GBmin RAM

GTA V Legacy lists 4GB, but Steam doesn't sell it as a separate game.

GTA San Andreas and Vice City (Definitive Edition)

8GBmin RAM

The 2004 and 2002 originals aren't sold anymore.

Skyrim Special Edition

8GBmin RAM

The original 2011 Skyrim lists 2GB and is still sold.

Play insteadgn4 the elder scrolls v skyrim thumbSkyrim (2GB)

Hades II

8GBmin RAM

The first Hades lists 4GB.

Play insteadgn30 hades thumbHades (4GB)

Apex Legends

6GBmin RAM

Free, but too heavy for 4GB.

Play insteadgn4 valorant thumbValorant (4GB)

Factorio

8GBmin RAM

Some lists still say 4GB; Steam says 8GB.

Play insteadgn4 rimworld thumbRimWorld (4GB)

Rocket League

4GBneeds a card

Fits the RAM limit, but needs a GTX 760 class card and isn't sold on Steam to new players anymore.

No close match under 4GB

Minimums from each game’s Steam page, Mojang’s Minecraft article and Epic’s Fortnite help page, checked 22 October 2026.

All 31 Games at a Glance

Every pick’s official minimum RAM in one view. Green bars mean the developer’s own requirements name integrated graphics (Intel HD, UHD or similar). Grey bars list an old dedicated card or no card at all, so they may still run on newer Intel UHD chips, but there’s no official promise.

Bar chart of the official minimum RAM for all 31 picks against a 4GB line: 22 of 31 ask for 2GB or less, none asks for more than 4GB, and 11 name integrated graphics
Official minimum RAM for every pick, checked 22 October 2026. Green means the developer names integrated graphics. Chart: GamingNation.

All 31 Games, Ranked

From our number one down to number 31. Each entry has the official minimum RAM, the install size and the Steam India price.

#1  ·  Farming life sim  ·  ConcernedApe, 2016

Stardew Valley

Stardew Valley gameplay: a farmhouse, barn and rows of crops on the farm
Screenshot: ConcernedApe, via Steam.
Stardew Valley gameplay screenshot 2Stardew Valley gameplay screenshot 3Stardew Valley gameplay screenshot 4
Min RAM
2GB50% of 4GB
Install size
500MB
Price
₹479
Integrated graphics
Not named

Minimum graphics: 256 mb video memory, shader model 3.0+

Turn a run down farm into something you're proud of: crops, animals, mining, fishing and a whole town to befriend. It's 98.5% positive from over a million Steam reviews. At 2GB it leaves real headroom on a 4GB machine, and friends can share a farm in online co-op. More cosy picks in our best PC games under 500MB.

Watch: Official trailerStardew Valley official trailerVideo: ConcernedApe on YouTube

See Stardew Valley on Steam

#2  ·  2D sandbox adventure  ·  Re-Logic, 2011

Terraria

Terraria gameplay: a player built wooden town with NPC houses on a sunny day
Screenshot: Re-Logic, via Steam.
Terraria gameplay screenshot 2Terraria gameplay screenshot 3Terraria gameplay screenshot 4
Min RAM
2.5GB62% of 4GB
Install size
200MB
Price
₹480
Integrated graphics
Not named

Minimum graphics: 128mb Video Memory, capable of Shader Model 2.0+

Think of it as 2D Minecraft with far more bosses. It's a 200MB download with 1.5 million Steam reviews, and since Minecraft Java now asks for 8GB of RAM (see below), Terraria is the best building game you can still play properly on 4GB. More tiny downloads in our best PC games under 300MB.

Watch: Official trailerTerraria official trailerVideo: Re-Logic on YouTube

See Terraria on Steam

#3  ·  Action platformer  ·  Team Cherry, 2017

Hollow Knight

Hollow Knight gameplay: the Knight on a bridge in a glowing green cavern
Screenshot: Team Cherry, via Steam.
Hollow Knight gameplay screenshot 2Hollow Knight gameplay screenshot 3Hollow Knight gameplay screenshot 4
Min RAM
4GBall of 4GB
Install size
9GB
Price
₹690
Integrated graphics
Not named

Minimum graphics: GeForce GTX 560 Ti (1GB), Radeon HD 7750 (1GB)

A huge, hand drawn underground kingdom with tight combat and great boss fights. It sits right at 4GB of RAM, and the official minimum names a GeForce GTX 560 Ti class card, so on a laptop with only integrated graphics, try the smaller games on this list first. Its sequel, Silksong, also lists 4GB. It plays best on a controller; see our best Xbox controllers for PC.

Watch: Release trailerHollow Knight release trailerVideo: Team Cherry on YouTube

See Hollow Knight on Steam

#4  ·  Free 5v5 tactical shooter  ·  Riot Games, 2020

Valorant

Min RAM
4GBall of 4GB
Install size
Not listed
Price
Free
Integrated graphics
Officially OK

Minimum graphics: Intel HD 4000 / AMD Radeon R5 220 (min, 30 FPS)

The big free shooter fits, just. Riot's own minimum is exactly 4GB of RAM with Intel HD 4000 graphics. That minimum targets 30 FPS, so quit other apps before you queue. Two more requirements: it needs a 64 bit version of Windows, and the Vanguard anti cheat needs TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot on Windows 11. Need more tactical shooters? See our games like Valorant for low end PCs.

Watch: Launch gameplay trailerValorant launch gameplay trailerVideo: VALORANT on YouTube

See Valorant on the official site

#5  ·  Action roguelike  ·  Supergiant Games, 2020

Hades

Hades gameplay: Zagreus fighting in a lava chamber of the underworld
Screenshot: Supergiant Games, via Steam.
Hades gameplay screenshot 2Hades gameplay screenshot 3Hades gameplay screenshot 4
Min RAM
4GBall of 4GB
Install size
15GB
Price
₹1,100
Integrated graphics
Not named

Minimum graphics: 1GB VRAM / DirectX 10+ support

Fast, stylish combat where every escape attempt tells you more of the story, and 98% positive on Steam. The minimum is 4GB of RAM and a graphics card with 1GB of VRAM. Note that Hades II doubles that to 8GB, so stick with the first game on this hardware. More action games that fit small drives in our best PC games under 30GB.

Watch: Gameplay showcaseHades gameplay showcaseVideo: Supergiant Games on YouTube

See Hades on Steam

#6  ·  Open world RPG  ·  Bethesda Game Studios, 2011

Skyrim (original 2011 edition)

Skyrim gameplay: a warrior with a shield fighting a dragon in the snow
Screenshot: Bethesda Game Studios, via Steam.
Skyrim gameplay screenshot 2Skyrim gameplay screenshot 3Skyrim gameplay screenshot 4
Min RAM
2GB50% of 4GB
Install size
6GB
Price
₹565
Integrated graphics
Not named

Minimum graphics: Direct X 9.0c compliant video card with 512 MB of RAM

Most lists get this one wrong. Skyrim Special Edition, the version everyone links to, needs 8GB of RAM. The original 2011 Skyrim is still sold on Steam India for ₹565 and asks for just 2GB of RAM and 6GB of storage. Make sure you buy the plain 'The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim' listing. More big worlds on modest hardware in our best open world games for low end PCs.

Watch: Official trailerSkyrim (original 2011 edition) official trailerVideo: Bethesda Softworks on YouTube

See Skyrim on Steam

#7  ·  Poker roguelike  ·  LocalThunk, 2024

Balatro

Balatro gameplay: poker cards and score multipliers on a green table
Screenshot: LocalThunk, via Steam.
Balatro gameplay screenshot 2Balatro gameplay screenshot 3Balatro gameplay screenshot 4
Min RAM
1GB25% of 4GB
Install size
150MB
Price
₹690
Integrated graphics
Officially OK

Minimum graphics: OpenGL 2.1 compatible graphics card, integrated graphics

Poker hands, but you bend the rules with jokers that multiply your score in silly ways. One run turns into ten, and the whole game is a 150MB download. Its official spec names integrated graphics and 1GB of RAM, so a basic laptop with no graphics card is enough. More tiny games in our best PC games under 200MB.

Watch: Friends of Jimbo reveal trailerBalatro friends of jimbo reveal trailerVideo: Playstack on YouTube

See Balatro on Steam

#8  ·  Puzzle, co-op  ·  Valve, 2011

Portal 2

Portal 2 gameplay: blue and orange portals in an Aperture test chamber
Screenshot: Valve, via Steam.
Portal 2 gameplay screenshot 2Portal 2 gameplay screenshot 3Portal 2 gameplay screenshot 4
Min RAM
2GB50% of 4GB
Install size
8GB
Price
₹509
Integrated graphics
Officially OK

Minimum graphics: Video card must be 128 MB or more and with support for Pixel Shader 2.0b (ATI Radeon X800…

A puzzle game with a portal gun, a brilliant script and a separate two player co-op campaign. It needs 2GB of RAM, and Valve's minimum includes Intel HD Graphics 2000 or higher. The co-op levels are separate from the story, so a friend can join without spoilers. For free games to play with the same friend, see our best free multiplayer PC games.

Watch: Co-op trailerPortal 2 co-op trailerVideo: Valve on YouTube

See Portal 2 on Steam

#9  ·  Co-op zombie shooter  ·  Valve, 2009

Left 4 Dead 2

Left 4 Dead 2 gameplay: survivors fighting zombies in a carnival
Screenshot: Valve, via Steam.
Left 4 Dead 2 gameplay screenshot 2Left 4 Dead 2 gameplay screenshot 3Left 4 Dead 2 gameplay screenshot 4
Min RAM
2GB50% of 4GB
Install size
13GB
Price
₹509
Integrated graphics
Not named

Minimum graphics: Video card with 128 MB, Shader model 2.0. ATI X800, NVidia 6600 or better

Four players, endless zombies, and an AI Director that changes what you face every run. It's the classic co-op shooter for friends on old PCs, with over a million Steam reviews at 97.5% positive. Its minimum asks for a 128MB graphics card, so even very old dedicated chips cope. A headset with a mic makes it much better; see our best gaming headphones under ₹3,000.

Watch: The Passing DLC trailerLeft 4 Dead 2 the passing dlc trailerVideo: Valve on YouTube

See Left 4 Dead 2 on Steam

#10  ·  Open world RPG  ·  Obsidian Entertainment, 2010

Fallout: New Vegas

Fallout: New Vegas gameplay: a player shooting at a mutant in the desert
Screenshot: Obsidian Entertainment, via Steam.
Fallout screenshot 2Fallout screenshot 3Fallout screenshot 4
Min RAM
2GB50% of 4GB
Install size
10GB
Price
₹449 (₹112 on sale)
Integrated graphics
Not named

Minimum graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 6 series, ATI 1300XT series

A post apocalyptic Mojave desert full of factions, choices and some of the best writing in any RPG. It's also one of the cheapest games here when Steam runs a sale. Want more crime and open world sandboxes? See our games like GTA for low end PCs.

Watch: E3 2010 trailer (via IGN)Fallout: New Vegas e3 2010 trailer (via ign)Video: IGN on YouTube

See Fallout: New Vegas on Steam

#11  ·  Free MOBA  ·  Valve, 2013

Dota 2

Dota 2 gameplay: a hero inside a glowing purple dome ability in a lane fight
Screenshot: Valve, via Steam.
Min RAM
4GBall of 4GB
Install size
60GB
Price
Free
Integrated graphics
Not named

Minimum graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 8600/9600GT, ATI/AMD Radeon HD2600/3600

Valve's free MOBA, still one of the most played games on Steam. The official minimum is 4GB of RAM, but the download is the catch: 60GB of storage, the largest here by far. On a 4GB laptop, lower the in game resolution first.

See Dota 2 on Steam

#12  ·  Free MOBA  ·  Riot Games, 2009

League of Legends

Min RAM
2GB50% of 4GB
Install size
16GB
Price
Free
Integrated graphics
Officially OK

Minimum graphics: GeForce 400 Series / AMD HD 6570 / Intel HD 4600

If Dota 2 is too heavy, this is the MOBA for you. Riot's own minimum is just 2GB of RAM with Intel HD 4600 integrated graphics, and it takes 16GB of storage. Riot recommends 4GB for smooth play, which is exactly what you have.

See League of Legends on the official site

#13  ·  Platformer  ·  Maddy Makes Games, 2018

Celeste

Celeste gameplay: Madeline climbing past spikes on a snowy mountain level
Screenshot: Maddy Makes Games, via Steam.
Min RAM
2GB50% of 4GB
Install size
1.2GB
Price
₹899 (₹224 on sale)
Integrated graphics
Officially OK

Minimum graphics: Intel HD 4000

A tough, precise platformer about climbing a mountain, with a story about anxiety that hits harder than you'd expect. The official minimum is 2GB of RAM and Intel HD 4000 graphics, so it suits laptops with no graphics card. More games that run on any laptop in our best games for low end laptops.

See Celeste on Steam

#14  ·  Deck building roguelike  ·  Mega Crit, 2019

Slay the Spire

Slay the Spire gameplay: a card battle with a lightning strike
Screenshot: Mega Crit, via Steam.
Min RAM
2GB50% of 4GB
Install size
1GB
Price
₹1,100 (₹275 on sale)
Integrated graphics
Not named

Minimum graphics: 1Gb Video Memory, capable of OpenGL 3.0+ support (2.1 with ARB extensions acceptable)

Build a deck as you climb the spire, and no two runs play the same. Slay the Spire 2 (2026) asks for 4GB and a DirectX 12 or Vulkan card, so the first game is the safer pick.

See Slay the Spire on Steam

#15  ·  Action roguelike  ·  Motion Twin, 2018

Dead Cells

Dead Cells gameplay: the Prisoner fighting on a bridge under a giant moon
Screenshot: Motion Twin, via Steam.
Min RAM
2GB50% of 4GB
Install size
500MB
Price
₹629 (₹314 on sale)
Integrated graphics
Not named

Minimum graphics: Nvidia 450 GTS / Radeon HD 5750 or better

Fast, brutal 2D combat where you die, unlock something new and go again. Its minimum names a GTS 450 class card, so on integrated graphics try Celeste first. Each run is short, and new weapons keep it fresh for a long time.

See Dead Cells on Steam

#16  ·  Bullet heaven survival  ·  poncle, 2022

Vampire Survivors

Vampire Survivors gameplay: one hero surrounded by hundreds of enemies
Screenshot: poncle, via Steam.
Min RAM
1GB25% of 4GB
Install size
2.5GB
Price
₹249 (₹186 on sale)
Integrated graphics
Not named

Minimum graphics: DX11, DX12 capable

You walk, your weapons fire themselves, and in 30 minutes the screen fills with thousands of monsters and explosions. It's the game that started a whole genre, and online co-op is included.

See Vampire Survivors on Steam

#17  ·  Open world shooter  ·  Ubisoft Montreal, 2012

Far Cry 3

Far Cry 3 gameplay: firing a rifle at pirates near a burning jungle ruin
Screenshot: Ubisoft Montreal, via Steam.
Min RAM
4GBall of 4GB
Install size
15GB
Price
₹999
Integrated graphics
Not named

Minimum graphics: 512MB Video RAM (1GB Video RAM), DirectX9c (DirectX11) Shader Model 3.0 (Shader Model 5.0)

A tropical island, a memorable villain and outposts to clear however you like. The official minimum really is 4GB of RAM, with a 512MB graphics card. It's one of the heaviest games here, so start on low settings.

See Far Cry 3 on Steam

#18  ·  Open world pirate adventure  ·  Ubisoft Montreal, 2013

Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag

Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag gameplay: Edward fighting redcoat soldiers in a Caribbean town
Screenshot: Ubisoft Montreal, via Steam.
Min RAM
2GB50% of 4GB
Install size
30GB
Price
₹1,999
Integrated graphics
Not named

Minimum graphics: Nvidia Geforce GTX 260 or AMD Radeon HD 4870 (512MB VRAM with shader Model 4.0 or higher)

Sail your own pirate ship around the Caribbean, board other ships and dive for treasure. Many fans still call it the best Assassin's Creed. It lists only 2GB of RAM, but it does want a GTX 260 class graphics card and 30GB of storage.

See Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag on Steam

#19  ·  Open world school sandbox  ·  Rockstar New England, 2010

Bully: Scholarship Edition

Bully gameplay: Jimmy at the school carnival test of strength
Screenshot: Rockstar New England, via Steam.
Min RAM
1GB25% of 4GB
Install size
4.7GB
Price
₹783 (₹274 on sale)
Integrated graphics
Not named

Minimum graphics: DirectX 9.0c Shader 3.0 supported, Nvidia 6800 or 7300 or better, ATI Radeon X1300 or…

Rockstar's school sandbox, often called 'GTA in a school'. It's a better pick than the GTA trilogy on 4GB, because the original San Andreas and Vice City aren't sold anymore and the Definitive Editions need 8GB. More picks like this in our games like GTA for low end PCs.

See Bully: Scholarship Edition on Steam

#20  ·  Story shooter  ·  Valve, 2004

Half-Life 2

Half-Life 2 gameplay: Combine soldiers guarding a fenced checkpoint
Screenshot: Valve, via Steam.
Min RAM
512MB12% of 4GB
Install size
6.5GB
Price
₹509
Integrated graphics
Not named

Minimum graphics: DirectX 8.1 level Graphics Card (requires support for SSE)

A classic story shooter with physics puzzles, the gravity gun and a story that never stops moving. Both episodes are included now.

See Half-Life 2 on Steam

#21  ·  Colony sim  ·  Ludeon Studios, 2018

RimWorld

RimWorld gameplay: a colony of rooms and workers seen from above
Screenshot: Ludeon Studios, via Steam.
Min RAM
4GBall of 4GB
Install size
1GB
Price
₹1,500 (₹1,200 on sale)
Integrated graphics
Officially OK

Minimum graphics: Intel HD Graphics 4000 or other shader model 4.0

A colony sim where an AI storyteller throws raids, diseases and drama at your little group of survivors. The official minimum is 4GB of RAM and Intel HD Graphics 4000, so it's designed for exactly this kind of machine. Late game colonies get heavy, so keep them small.

See RimWorld on Steam

#22  ·  Turn based strategy  ·  Firaxis Games, 2010

Civilization V

Civilization V gameplay: armies on a hex map with territory borders
Screenshot: Firaxis Games, via Steam.
Min RAM
2GB50% of 4GB
Install size
8GB
Price
₹1,499
Integrated graphics
Officially OK

Minimum graphics: 256 MB ATI HD2600 XT or better, 256 MB nVidia 7900 GS or better, or Core i3 or better…

'One more turn' strategy at its best. Build an empire from the stone age to the space age. It needs 2GB of RAM, and the official minimum includes Core i3 integrated graphics.

See Civilization V on Steam

#23  ·  Real time strategy  ·  World's Edge, 2019

Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition

Age of Empires II DE gameplay: a medieval town and army beside a river
Screenshot: World's Edge, via Steam.
Min RAM
4GBall of 4GB
Install size
15GB
Price
₹1,399
Integrated graphics
Officially OK

Minimum graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 420 or ATI™ Radeon™ HD 6850 or Intel® HD Graphics 4000 or better with…

The classic RTS, remastered. The official minimum is 4GB of RAM. Steam names Intel HD Graphics 4000 but also asks for 2GB of video memory, which an integrated chip takes from your 4GB, so expect it to be tight. Start with smaller maps.

See Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition on Steam

#24  ·  RPG  ·  tobyfox, 2015

Undertale

Undertale gameplay: a turn-based encounter with the Fight, Act, Item and Mercy menu
Screenshot: tobyfox, via Steam.
Min RAM
2GB50% of 4GB
Install size
200MB
Price
₹369 (₹92 on sale)
Integrated graphics
Not named

Minimum graphics: 128MB

An RPG where you never have to kill anyone, and the game remembers what you did. It's a short, funny game you can finish in a weekend. Deltarune, from the same creator, also needs only 2GB.

See Undertale on Steam

#25  ·  Turn based tactics  ·  Subset Games, 2018

Into the Breach

Into the Breach gameplay: mechs and giant bugs on a turn based grid
Screenshot: Subset Games, via Steam.
Min RAM
1GB25% of 4GB
Install size
400MB
Price
₹459 (₹192 on sale)
Integrated graphics
Officially OK

Minimum graphics: Must support OpenGL 2.1 or higher. Intel HD 3000 or better.

Chess sized battles where you can see every enemy move before it happens, so every turn is a puzzle. It needs 1GB of RAM and Intel HD 3000 or better, which makes it one of the lightest picks here.

See Into the Breach on Steam

#26  ·  Arena roguelike  ·  Blobfish, 2023

Brotato

Brotato gameplay: a potato hero surrounded by a wave of purple aliens
Screenshot: Blobfish, via Steam.
Min RAM
4GBall of 4GB
Install size
200MB
Price
₹250
Integrated graphics
Not named

Minimum graphics: 128MB, OpenGL 3+

A potato with six guns survives waves of aliens. Each run is short and it's hard to stop at one. It's only a 200MB download, but its listed minimum is still 4GB of RAM.

See Brotato on Steam

#27  ·  3D survivors roguelike  ·  vedinad, 2025

Megabonk

Megabonk gameplay: a small knight facing a giant rock golem in a forest
Screenshot: vedinad, via Steam.
Min RAM
2GB50% of 4GB
Install size
500MB
Price
₹480
Integrated graphics
Not named

Minimum graphics: Steam lists no graphics card

A 2025 indie game: a 3D take on Vampire Survivors where you build absurd item combos. It lists 2GB of RAM, and the developer's joke spec says it runs on a 'potato'. It's one of only four games here released since 2022.

See Megabonk on Steam

#28  ·  Social deduction  ·  Innersloth, 2018

Among Us

Among Us gameplay: crewmates gathered at the emergency button in the meeting room
Screenshot: Innersloth, via Steam.
Min RAM
1GB25% of 4GB
Install size
Not listed
Price
₹229
Integrated graphics
Officially OK

Minimum graphics: INTEL HD Graphics 4600

Find the impostor before they get everyone. It's best with a group of friends on voice chat. It needs 1GB of RAM and Intel HD Graphics 4600, and it costs ₹229 on Steam India.

See Among Us on Steam

#29  ·  Free class based shooter  ·  Valve, 2007

Team Fortress 2

Team Fortress 2 gameplay: a sunny jungle map with a wooden fort
Screenshot: Valve, via Steam.
Min RAM
512MB12% of 4GB
Install size
15GB
Price
Free
Integrated graphics
Not named

Minimum graphics: Steam lists no graphics card

Valve's free shooter with nine wildly different classes. With over 1.2 million Steam reviews, it's still a great time in 2026, and it costs nothing.

See Team Fortress 2 on Steam

#30  ·  Free platform fighter  ·  Blue Mammoth Games, 2017

Brawlhalla

Brawlhalla gameplay: four fighters battling around a football on a floating stage
Screenshot: Blue Mammoth Games, via Steam.
Min RAM
2GB50% of 4GB
Install size
800MB
Price
Free
Integrated graphics
Not named

Minimum graphics: Steam lists no graphics card

A free Smash Bros style fighter with cross play and plenty of guest characters. Matches are short and it's easy to jump in with friends.

See Brawlhalla on Steam

#31  ·  Free game platform  ·  Roblox Corporation, 2006

Roblox

Min RAM
1GB25% of 4GB
Install size
300MB
Price
Free
Integrated graphics
Officially OK

Minimum graphics: DirectX 10 or higher feature level support

Thousands of free player made games in one app. Roblox asks for 1GB of memory and says a recent laptop with integrated graphics gives the best experience. Quit other apps before you play on 4GB.

See Roblox on the official site

How to Check Your RAM and Graphics

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Before you blame the RAM or buy an upgrade, spend two minutes finding out what you have.

  1. How much RAM: go to Settings, System, About, and look at “Installed RAM”. The same page shows “System type”: Valorant and most newer games need 64 bit Windows.
  2. Type and free slots: press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager, select Performance, then Memory. “Slots used” shows how many slots are filled, for example 1 of 2. If no slots are listed, or the memory shows as soldered, it can’t be upgraded.
  3. DDR3 or DDR4: the free CPU-Z tool shows the memory type (DDR3 or DDR4) on its Memory tab. Task Manager sometimes shows more slots than a laptop really has, so check your laptop’s spec sheet too.
  4. Your graphics: in Task Manager, Performance, look for GPU 0 and GPU 1. If you only see Intel HD, UHD or Iris graphics, pick the games with green bars in the chart above, or “Officially OK” in their entry.

Steps from HP’s memory guide and CPUID, checked 22 October 2026.

Decision flow: if Task Manager shows no graphics card besides Intel HD, UHD or Iris, pick the 11 games that name integrated graphics; for CS2, Fortnite or Minecraft Java, check RAM slots: 1 of 2 means add an 8GB stick, 1 of 1 means swap, soldered means do not buy RAM
Two checks before you download or buy RAM. Prices on Amazon.in, checked 23 October 2026. Chart: GamingNation.

How to Get More FPS on 4GB RAM

  • Close your browser before you play. Chrome and Edge with a few tabs can take a big share of 4GB on their own. Check Task Manager (Ctrl + Shift + Esc) and close anything you don’t need.
  • Turn on Game Mode. In Windows Settings, go to Gaming, then Game Mode.
  • Lower the resolution first, then the textures. On integrated graphics, dropping from 1080p to 720p usually helps the most.
  • Stop apps that start with Windows. Task Manager, then Startup apps: disable chat, cloud sync and launcher apps you don’t use daily.
  • Plug in your laptop. On battery, most laptops slow the processor and graphics down to save power.
  • Use an SSD if you can. When 4GB runs out, Windows swaps to your drive, and an SSD does this far faster than a hard disk.

Is It Worth Upgrading to 8GB RAM?

Often, yes, but RAM isn’t cheap right now. On 23 October 2026, an 8GB DDR4 laptop stick from Crucial, Corsair, Kingston or ADATA cost ₹6,066 to ₹8,079 on Amazon.in. Older DDR3L laptops are the cheap case: ₹2,300 to ₹2,699 for 8GB.

Range chart of 8GB RAM prices on Amazon.in: DDR3L laptop sticks 2,300 to 2,699 rupees, DDR4 laptop 6,066 to 8,079, DDR4 desktop 6,690 to 8,269, and 16GB DDR4 laptop 12,890 to 14,700
Known brand sticks in stock on Amazon.in, checked 23 October 2026. Chart: GamingNation.

Upgrade if Task Manager shows a free slot (1 of 2 used). Adding one 8GB stick next to your 4GB gives you 12GB, which is enough for everything on this list plus CS2, Fortnite and Minecraft Java at low settings, as long as your graphics can keep up. If it shows 1 of 1 and the stick isn’t soldered, you swap the 4GB stick for the 8GB one and end up with 8GB, not 12GB. Don’t upgrade if your RAM is soldered, or if the laptop has an old dual core processor with no graphics card: then the processor and graphics are the real limit, and the money is better saved toward a new machine. See our best gaming laptops under 50,000 for that.

Crucial 8GB DDR4 3200 SODIMM (CT8G4SFRA32A)
Best for most laptops (DDR4)

Crucial 8GB DDR4 3200 SODIMM (CT8G4SFRA32A)

Type: DDR4 laptop SODIMMSpeed: 3200 MHz, also runs at 2933 or 2666Warranty: 10 years (listed)Fits: Most laptops from about 2017 on

Sold by Clicktech, shipped by Amazon4.5 stars from 25,731 ratingsPrice checked 23 October 2026

✓Buy it if your laptop uses DDR4 and has a free slot. It has by far the most ratings of any 8GB DDR4 laptop stick we found, and Crucial runs at whatever speed your laptop supports.
✕Skip it if you want the lowest price in steady stock: the Corsair Vengeance 8GB SODIMM (CMSX8GX4M1A3200C22) was ₹6,349 on the same day.
Crucial 8GB DDR3L 1600 SODIMM (CT102464BF160B)
For 2013 to 2016 laptops (DDR3L)

Crucial 8GB DDR3L 1600 SODIMM (CT102464BF160B)

Type: DDR3L laptop SODIMM, 1.35VSpeed: 1600 MT/sWarranty: 3 years through InfCloud, only if you register within 7 daysFits: Older laptops with DDR3L slots

Sold by A1 Price (third party), shipped by Amazon4.2 stars from 24,449 ratingsPrice checked 23 October 2026

✓Buy it if CPU-Z says your laptop uses DDR3L. It’s the cheapest way to double your RAM, with over 24,000 ratings.
✕Skip it if your laptop takes DDR4: the notches are different and it won’t fit. Note it’s sold by a third party seller, not Amazon itself.

Prices and stock on Amazon.in on 23 October 2026 (Mumbai pincode). They change often, so check the live price. We may earn a commission if you buy through these links, at no extra cost to you.

How We Picked These Games

  • Official numbers only: every RAM figure is the minimum on the game’s own Steam page, or Riot’s, Roblox’s, Mojang’s and Epic’s own support pages, checked on 22 October 2026. We didn’t copy other lists, and that’s how we caught games that have quietly moved to 8GB.
  • Still sold: games you can no longer buy (the original GTA San Andreas and Vice City) or that aren’t sold on Steam anymore (Rocket League) are left out of the main list.
  • Legal copies only: no “highly compressed” repacks, which are usually pirated and can carry malware.
  • Ranked by us: the order is our editorial pick of what’s most worth your time on a 4GB machine. We haven’t benchmarked these games on our own 4GB PC, so we quote the developers’ minimums rather than our own FPS numbers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 4GB RAM enough for gaming in 2026?

For lighter games, yes. All 31 games on this list officially need 4GB of RAM or less, including Valorant, League of Legends, Stardew Valley, Terraria and Hollow Knight. Windows 11 itself lists 4GB as its minimum, so close other apps before you play. Newer big games like CS2, Fortnite and Minecraft Java now ask for at least 8GB.

Can I run an 8GB RAM game on 4GB?

Not reliably. Windows can use your drive as extra memory, so some games may start, but expect long loads and stutters, and worse on a hard disk. Adding RAM is the real fix; see the upgrade section above.

Is 4GB RAM enough for Valorant?

Yes, just. Riot’s official minimum for Valorant is 4GB of RAM with Intel HD 4000 graphics, aimed at 30 FPS. Close your browser and other apps before you play, and note that it needs 64 bit Windows.

Can 4GB RAM run GTA 5?

Not the current version. GTA V Enhanced needs 8GB of RAM. The older GTA V Legacy lists 4GB, but Steam doesn’t sell it as a separate game. Bully (1GB) is the best Rockstar game for 4GB.

Can 4GB RAM run Minecraft?

Not well anymore. From 21 July 2026, Mojang’s minimum for Minecraft Java Edition is 8GB of RAM with a graphics card, or 12GB with integrated graphics. Terraria (2.5GB) is the best building game that still fits 4GB.

Can 4GB RAM run Fortnite or CS2?

No. Both list 8GB of RAM as their official minimum. For a free shooter on 4GB, try Valorant (4GB) or Team Fortress 2 (512MB).

What games can I play on 4GB RAM without a graphics card?

On an i3 or Pentium laptop with only Intel graphics, start with these: Balatro, Celeste, Valorant, League of Legends, Into the Breach, RimWorld, Among Us, Portal 2, Civilization V, Age of Empires II and Roblox all name integrated graphics in their official requirements. Older games that list a dedicated card may still work on newer Intel UHD chips, but there’s no promise.

Which free games run on 4GB RAM?

Valorant (4GB), League of Legends (2GB), Dota 2 (4GB), Team Fortress 2 (512MB), Brawlhalla (2GB) and Roblox (1GB) are all free and fit 4GB. Valorant, League of Legends and Roblox also name integrated graphics.

Can 4GB RAM run Roblox?

Yes. Roblox asks for at least 1GB of memory on Windows. Close your browser before you play, since Windows and Chrome share the same 4GB.

What is the best open world game for 4GB RAM?

The original 2011 Skyrim (2GB minimum), Fallout: New Vegas (2GB), Far Cry 3 (4GB) and Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag (2GB). Avoid Skyrim Special Edition, which needs 8GB.

How much does 8GB RAM cost in India?

On Amazon.in on 23 October 2026, an 8GB DDR4 laptop stick from a known brand cost ₹6,066 to ₹8,079, a desktop 8GB DDR4 stick ₹6,690 to ₹8,269, and an older 8GB DDR3L laptop stick ₹2,300 to ₹2,699. Prices move a lot, so check the live price before you buy.

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Harsh Talreja edits Gaming Nation from a Mumbai bedroom desk and a Bangalore hotel desk on alternate months. He has been writing about PC hardware, gaming peripherals and Indian gaming cafes for 6 years, with hands-on time on every major PC component category sold in India under Rs 2,00,000 (RTX 3050 to RTX 4070 Super, Ryzen 5 5600 to Ryzen 7 7700X, every B550 and B650 mainstream board, 144Hz IPS to 240Hz OLED, Razer DeathAdder to Logitech G502 Hero). Plays BGMI at Crown tier, Valorant at Diamond, daily-drives a 5800X3D plus RX 7600 build at home. Outside Gaming Nation, Harsh works as an SEO partner for Indian startups (he can be reached on LinkedIn for that work). All Indian retail prices on this site are checked monthly against Amazon.in and Flipkart, all hardware claims are checked against RTINGS, Tom's Hardware, NotebookCheck, and Hardware Unboxed where applicable.
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