The Steam Client more or less just loads the website when it comes to showing you details of a game. You can check system requirements for a Steam game on both the Steam website, and the Steam client. Visit the download page for the Steam game that you want to download. As long as you check the system requirements for a game, you won’t ever go wrong. Fortunately, all Steam games explicitly mention the minimum system requirements for playing it. If your system meets the minimum requirements for a game, you’ll be able to play with some compromise in game play. If your system doesn’t meet the minimum system requirements for a game, your purchase could go to waste.

Other, newer titles require more RAM, more disc space, and a better GPU. Some games are pretty old and have very basic system requirements. All games on Steam are not created equal.