Because the game was built as a student capstone project, its hardware demands are relatively light compared to modern AAA blockbusters. Most desktop computers or laptops with a dedicated or strong integrated graphics processor can handle it: : Windows 10 or later. Processor : Modern multi-core Intel or AMD CPU. Memory : 8 GB RAM or higher.

: The download will arrive as a compressed .zip folder. Right-click the downloaded folder in Windows and select Extract All... to unpack the files.

: Open the newly extracted folder and look for the game's executable file (usually named HoldOut.exe or similar). Double-click it to begin playing. 💻 System Requirements

: Click the "Download" button. Because the game is hosted on a creator-driven platform, it might ask if you want to donate to the developer. You can opt to pay or click "No thanks, just take me to the downloads" to access the free file.

: Head over to the official download page for Hold Out on itch.io.

: If you experience frame drops or stuttering, open the in-game settings menu and lower your resolution or shadow quality to smooth out performance. Hold Out - Delisted Games