Tidy Up History System Requirements

Tidy Up History is a Windows Steam cozy sim, but “cozy” does not always mean “potato PC.” Large exhibit halls packed with props, fossils, and lighting still need headroom. This page restates the published minimum specifications, explains what they mean in practice, and links back to progress tools so hardware never blocks Museum Owner.

Official store listing (Casual Human, app 4870430, released 16 September 2026):

Minimum requirements

Component	Minimum
OS	Windows 10 (64-bit)
Processor	Intel i5-2500 3.3 GHz (or equivalent)
Memory	16 GB RAM
Graphics	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050
DirectX	Version 11
Storage	2 GB available space

Steam’s recommended block may expand over time; treat the table above as the hard floor published at launch. If your machine is under 16 GB RAM, expect stutter when halls fill with clutter—close browsers and overlays before blaming ability order.

Why 16 GB matters here

Many tidy games ship with 8 GB minimums. Tidy Up History asking for 16 GB signals denser scenes: dinosaur mounts, detailed artifacts, and simultaneous dirt/prop states. Practical advice:

• Leave 8+ GB free for the OS while playing—do not interpret “16 GB installed” as “16 GB free for the game.”
• Avoid running a second Chromium monster alongside a full Egypt clean.
• If you dual-wield Discord screenshare plus the game, upgrade RAM or lower other apps first.

CPU and GPU expectations

An i5-2500-class CPU is older but sufficient for the sim’s logic and streaming assets at minimum settings. The GTX 1050 target implies integrated graphics may struggle in busy Medieval or Mesoamerica halls. Players on modern iGPUs should test a short Cerapoda session before committing a long evening.

Tips:

• Cap framerate if you are on a laptop to reduce heat during multi-hour restores.
• Prioritize resolution over ultra effects if pedestal readability matters more than reflections.
• Keep GPU drivers current; DirectX 11 titles still benefit from modern driver bugfixes.

Storage and installs

2 GB is modest. Still:

• Install on an SSD when possible for snappier wing transitions.
• Keep a few extra gigabytes free for Steam shader caches and future patches listed on the Updates Hub.
• Cloud or local backups of saves (if/as Steam Cloud behavior applies on your account) are worth enabling before a Keymaster grind.

Controller, Deck, and comfort

Casual Human shipped full controller support and, on 14 September 2026, published We’re Steam Deck Ready! after extensive testing aimed at smooth 60 FPS with full gamepad support. The official Deck compatibility badge may lag behind that studio post. Important: Deck readiness does not replace the Windows-native minimum table above—there is no separate Deck SKU that voids the 16 GB RAM PC floor for desktop installs.

Practical split:

• Desktop / Windows: meet the published minimums; treat 16 GB as non-negotiable headroom for prop-dense halls.
• Steam Deck: lean on the studio’s 60 FPS and gamepad claims, smoke-test busy wings, and follow Steam Deck for handheld settings. Hotfix 1.0.2 disabled camera bobbing, which helps comfort on small screens—see Launch Hotfixes.

Couch cleaners: remap if reach aiming feels awkward, but remember progression advice on the Tier List Hub is input-agnostic.

Languages and accessibility side notes

Steam interface languages include English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, and Chinese localization support on the store side. This wiki covers en / fr / de / es. Language packs do not change RAM needs, but downloading additional depots still consumes disk—budget within the 2 GB+ cushion.

Performance troubleshooting checklist

• Confirmed Windows 10/11 64-bit
• At least 16 GB RAM installed and largely free
• GPU meets or beats GTX 1050; drivers updated
• 2 GB+ free disk on the install drive
• Background launches closed
• Verified game files via Steam after a hard crash
• Re-tested in a small wing (Cerapoda) before a huge hall

If performance is fine but progression is not, switch to the museum checklist and room order—hardware will not find your missing key.

Buying timing and specs

The introductory -15% offer ends 30 September 2026. Specs do not change with the sale price ($5.99 list before discount on the store page at launch messaging). Confirm your machine first, then buy, then tick wings. Refund windows follow Steam policy; a ten-minute Cerapoda smoke test tells you more than any wiki paragraph.

Single-player means one machine

There is no co-op. You cannot offload cleaning to a friend’s stronger PC. Plan sessions on the computer that meets the table above. Family Sharing is listed among Steam features—make sure the playing account’s machine is the one that qualifies.

When to revisit this page

• After major updates that add rooms or effects
• When starting a second 100% save on an older laptop
• Before recommending the game to a friend with 8 GB RAM (warn them)

For official purchase and community hubs, see the Links Hub. For launch context, read Launch Day Notes. For completion tracking once the game runs smoothly, open the featured Museum Progress Checklist.

Quick verdict

If you meet Windows 10 + i5-2500-class + 16 GB + GTX 1050 + 2 GB free, you clear the published bar. Upgrade RAM first if you must choose between nicer GPU cosmetics and stable 16 GB multitasking—this genre punishes memory pressure more than missing ray tracing.

Happy restoring—may your fans stay quiet while the museum grows loud with finished exhibits.