The Beginner's Guide
Quick facts
- Single player
- Yes
- Multiplayer
- No
- Time to beat
- About 2 hours
- Languages
- 5 languages
From IGDB, the game database run by Twitch. See the questions below for details.
What you need to play it
Pick your device.
| Minimum | |
|---|---|
| Linux | Ubuntu 12.04 |
| Processor | Dual core from Intel or AMD at 2.8 GHz |
| Memory | 2 GB RAM |
| Graphics | nVidia GeForce 8600/9600GT, ATI/AMD Radeon HD2600/3600 (Graphic Drivers: nVidia 310, AMD 12.11), OpenGL 2.1 |
| Storage | 4 GB available space |
From the publisher’s listing on Steam.
| Minimum | |
|---|---|
| macOS | Mac OS X 10.8 or higher required |
| Processor | 3.0 GHz P4, Dual Core 2.0 (or higher) or AMD64X2 (or higher) |
| Memory | 2 GB RAM |
| Graphics | ATI Radeon 2400 or higher / NVIDIA 8600M or higher |
| Storage | 4 GB available space |
From the publisher’s listing on Steam.
| Minimum | |
|---|---|
| Processor | 3.0 GHz P4, Dual Core 2.0 (or higher) or AMD64X2 (or higher) |
| Memory | 2 GB RAM |
| Graphics | Video card must be 128 MB or more and should be a DirectX 9-compatible with support for Pixel Shader 2.0b (ATI Radeon X800 or higher / NVIDIA GeForce 7600 or higher / Intel HD Graphics 2000 or higher - *NOT* an Intel Express graphics card). |
| Storage | 4 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 4 GB. Work out the download time at your speed.
Price by country
Cheapest in United States, at $9.99 on Steam. These are PC prices on Steam.
| Country | Store | Price | In US$ | Lowest in 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States Lowest | Steam | $9.99 | $9.99 | $9.99 |
Last checked 21 October 2026. US prices are before sales tax. Import cost calculator
Common questions
Can you play The Beginner's Guide alone?
Yes, The Beginner's Guide has a single-player mode.
Is The Beginner's Guide multiplayer?
No. The Beginner's Guide is listed as single player only.
How long is The Beginner's Guide?
The Beginner's Guide takes about 2 hours at a normal pace, 1 hours if you rush, 1 hours to complete everything, based on 4 players’ reports on IGDB.
What languages does The Beginner's Guide support?
Audio: English. Interface: English, French, German, Russian, Spanish (Spain). Subtitles: English, French, German, Russian, Spanish (Spain).
Can my PC run The Beginner's Guide?
The minimum is 3.0 GHz P4, Dual Core 2.0 (or higher) or AMD64X2 (or higher), 2 GB RAM and Video card must be 128 MB or more and should be a DirectX 9-compatible with support for Pixel Shader 2.0b (ATI Radeon X800 or higher / NVIDIA GeForce 7600 or higher / Intel HD Graphics 2000 or higher - *NOT* an Intel Express graphics card)..
What platforms is The Beginner's Guide on?
Linux, Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows).
Where is The Beginner's Guide cheapest?
In United States, at $9.99 on Steam, as last checked.