Five best PC games in India that require only 4GB RAM

PC gaming remains one of the best ways to play one's favourite games and allow for more hardware customization.

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By Nilavro Ghosh | Nov 10, 2021 | 4 Min Read follow icon Follow Us

Despite the recent introduction of mobile gaming, PC gaming remains one of the best ways to play ones favourite games. PCs allow for more hardware customization, and enthusiasts can build their own setups. However, hardware can still be expensive, and gamers are looking for the best games to play with the hardware they have. With the recent increase in GPU prices, setups may be on the higher end of your price range. A 4GB RAM configuration is adequate for playing a wide range of high-quality PC games. Here, we look at the top 5 games that can be played with a 4GB RAM setup.

Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag (2013)

It’s the pirate adventure you’ve always wanted—a solid entry in the series with a fantastic storey that transports you to the Caribbean during the Golden Age of Piracy. You take on the role of Edward Kenway, a feared up-and-coming pirate who aspires to be the most feared pillager of the seas. Dive into the ocean for treasure, explore the game’s many islands for magnificent sights, or dismantle the Templar order in the vast open-world. Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag is without a doubt one of the best PC games.

Minimum Requirements on PC:

  • CPU: Intel Core2Quad Q8400 @ 2.6 GHz or AMD Athlon II X4 620 @ 2.6 GHz
  • CPU SPEED: Info
  • RAM: 2 GB
  • OS: Windows Vista SP or Windows 7 SP1 or Windows 8 (both 32/64bit versions)
  • VIDEO CARD: Nvidia Geforce GTX 260 or AMD Radeon HD 4870 (512MB VRAM with shader Model 4.0 or higher)
  • PIXEL SHADER: 4.0
  • VERTEX SHADER: 4.0
  • SOUND CARD: Yes
  • FREE DISK SPACE: 30 GB
  • DEDICATED VIDEO RAM: 512 MB

Fortnite (2017)

Fortnite, the undisputed king of battle royales, has dominated the genre since its inception. It has surpassed its contemporaries in the genre and is now the most played and streamed game of all time. Fortnite is a great game to play online with friends or strangers, and it is available on any platform. With new content from the developers being released on a regular basis, Fortnite continues to improve over time. Because Fortnite does not require a particularly high-end PC gaming setup to run smoothly, you can download it for free from the Epic Games Store and begin playing right away.

Minimum Requirements on PC:

  • CPU: Core i3 2.4 Ghz
  • CPU SPEED: Info
  • RAM: 4 GB
  • OS: Windows 7/8/10 64-bit
  • VIDEO CARD: Intel HD 4000
  • PIXEL SHADER: 3.0
  • VERTEX SHADER: 3.0

Far Cry 4 (2014)

The Far Cry franchise from Ubisoft is known for its expansive worlds and player freedom. With Far Cry 4, set in the fictional Himalayan country of Kyrat, Indian gamers will be able to recognise Hindi voice lines and dialogues being spoken in the game, which is an added bonus. Far Cry 4 on PC is one of the most amazing gaming experiences you can have. It’s a huge open world with plenty of room to fight in whatever way you want: full-on combat or stealth. The game is essentially a large playground where you can do whatever you want. The game has one of the best stories in the franchise, so if you have a decent PC setup, you shouldn’t pass it up.

Minimum Requirements on PC:

  • CPU: Intel Core i5-750 @ 2.6 GHz or AMD Phenom II X4 955 @ 3.2 GHz
  • CPU SPEED: Info
  • RAM: 4 GB
  • OS: Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8/8.1 (64bit versions only)
  • VIDEO CARD: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 or AMD Radeon HD5850 (1GB VRAM)
  • PIXEL SHADER: 5.0
  • VERTEX SHADER: 5.0
  • SOUND CARD: Yes
  • FREE DISK SPACE: 30 GB
  • DEDICATED VIDEO RAM: 1 GB

Overwatch (2015)

Overwatch is, quite rightly, one of the most popular games in competitive gaming. The success of Blizzard did not end with DoTA. Overwatch is one of the most popular eSports games and has remained popular over the years. One of the best things about Overwatch is that it doesn’t require a crazy PC setup to run—a decent setup with 4GB RAM will suffice. The game is thrilling, tactical, and a tonne of fun to play. If you haven’t played this classic online shooter yet, get a copy and start shooting.

Minimum Requirements on PC:

  • CPU: Intel Core i3 or AMD Phenom X3 8650
  • CPU SPEED: Info
  • RAM: 4 GB
  • OS: Windows Vista/7/ 8/10 64-bit (latest Service Pack)
  • VIDEO CARD: Nvidia GeForce GTX 460, ATI Radeon HD 4850, or Intel HD Graphics 4400
  • PIXEL SHADER: 4.0
  • VERTEX SHADER: 4.0
  • FREE DISK SPACE: 30 GB
  • DEDICATED VIDEO RAM: 768 MB

GTA V (2013)

GTA 5, perhaps one of the best PC games to come out in the last decade, is still one of the most popular titles available. GTA 5 is an undeniable success with an incredible single-player campaign, but with the free Online component, GTA 5 is an undeniable must-have for any PC or console gamer. With the Epic Games Store announcing that GTA 5 will be available for free download, now might be a good time to pick up a copy of GTA 5 for PC.

Minimum Requirements:

  • CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad CPU Q6600 @ 2.40GHz (4 CPUs) / AMD Phenom 9850 Quad-Core Processor (4 CPUs) @ 2.5GHz
  • CPU SPEED: Info
  • RAM: 4 GB
  • OS: Windows 10 64 Bit, Windows 8.1 64 Bit, Windows 8 64 Bit, Windows 7 64 Bit Service Pack 1, Windows Vista 64 Bit Service Pack 2*
  • VIDEO CARD: NVIDIA 9800 GT 1GB / AMD HD 4870 1GB (DX 10, 10.1, 11)
  • PIXEL SHADER: 4.0
  • VERTEX SHADER: 4.0
  • SOUND CARD: 100% DirectX 10 compatible
  • FREE DISK SPACE: 72 GB
  • DEDICATED VIDEO RAM: 1 GB