Life is Strange: Before the Storm
Quick facts
- Single player
- Yes
- Multiplayer
- No
- Time to beat
- About 12 hours
- Languages
- 8 languages
From IGDB, the game database run by Twitch. See the questions below for details.
What you need to play it
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The App Store lists which devices are supported. Open the game’s page there to check your device.
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Ubuntu 18.04 64-bit | Ubuntu 18.04 64-bit |
| Processor | Intel Core i3-4130T @ 2.90GHz | Intel Core i5-6500 @ 3.2GHz |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | 2GB Nvidia GTX 680, 2GB AMD R9 27 | 4GB Nvidia GTX 970, 4GB AMD RX 470 |
| Storage | 28 GB available space | 28 GB available space |
From the publisher’s listing on Steam.
| Minimum | |
|---|---|
| macOS | macOS 10.13.5 |
| Processor | 2.0Ghz Intel Core i5 |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | 1GB Nvidia 650M, 2GB AMD Radeon R9 M290, Intel Iris 5100 or better (see notes for more details). |
| Storage | 28 GB available space |
From the publisher’s listing on Steam.
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| Windows | – | Windows 10 64-bit |
| Processor | Intel Core i3-2100 (3.1GHz) or AMD Phenom X4 945 (3.0GHz) | Intel Core i3-6100 (3.7GHz) or AMD Athlon X4 845 (3.5GHz) |
| Memory | 3 GB RAM | 6 GB RAM |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon R7 250 or NVIDIA Geforce GTX 650 | AMD Radeon RX 460 or NVIDIA Geforce 1050 |
| Storage | 14 GB available space | 14 GB available space |
From the publisher’s listing on Steam.
Can my PC run it?
Pick your parts for a quick check against the requirements above.
A rough comparison based on typical performance of each part. Laptop versions of a chip are usually slower.
Needs about 14 GB. Work out the download time at your speed.
| Works on | PS4 and PS4 Pro, and PS5 through backward compatibility |
|---|---|
| Performance | Not published by the publisher yet |
| Storage | Not published by the publisher yet |
| Online play | PlayStation Plus Essential or higher for online multiplayer in paid games |
| Buy | PlayStation Store |
| Works on | Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S through backward compatibility |
|---|---|
| Performance | Not published by the publisher yet |
| Storage | Not published by the publisher yet |
| Online play | Xbox Game Pass Essential or higher for online multiplayer in paid games |
| Buy | Xbox Store |
Where to buy
In the United States: Amazon.com (PS4) Amazon.com (Xbox One)
Price by country
Cheapest in United States, at $16.99 on Steam. These are PC prices on Steam.
| Country | Store | Price | In US$ | Lowest in 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States Lowest | Steam | $16.99 | $16.99 | $16.99 |
Last checked 21 October 2026. US prices are before sales tax. Import cost calculator
Common questions
Can you play Life is Strange: Before the Storm alone?
Yes, Life is Strange: Before the Storm has a single-player mode.
Is Life is Strange: Before the Storm multiplayer?
No. Life is Strange: Before the Storm is listed as single player only.
How long is Life is Strange: Before the Storm?
Life is Strange: Before the Storm takes about 12 hours at a normal pace, 6 hours if you rush, 12 hours to complete everything, based on 11 players’ reports on IGDB.
What languages does Life is Strange: Before the Storm support?
Audio: English. Interface: Chinese (Simplified), English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese (Brazil), Spanish (Spain).
Subtitles: Chinese (Simplified), English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese (Brazil), Spanish (Spain).
Can my PC run Life is Strange: Before the Storm?
The minimum is Intel Core i3-2100 (3.1GHz) or AMD Phenom X4 945 (3.0GHz), 3 GB RAM and AMD Radeon R7 250 or NVIDIA Geforce GTX 650.
What platforms is Life is Strange: Before the Storm on?
Android, iOS, Linux, Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One.
Where is Life is Strange: Before the Storm cheapest?
In United States, at $16.99 on Steam, as last checked.