17 Steps
17 Steps has an FPSHQ demand score of 30/100: a light game — runs even on budget and older graphics cards. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam.
17 Steps is a game by SmilingMiles. Steam release date: May 11, 2026. Minimum graphics card per Steam: Intel HD Graphics 4000 or equivalent with OpenGL 3.3 support. It needs at least 2 GB of RAM.
Description
17 Steps is a fast-paced mahjong strategy duel inspired by the Japanese variant “Seventeen Steps.” Read your opponent, hide your waits, and survive a tense mind game!
Data: the game’s Steam store page
About the game
- Developer
- SmilingMiles
- Publisher
- SmilingMiles
- Release date
- May 11, 2026
- PC platforms
- Windows
- Mode
- multiplayer / co-op
- Steam store page
- store.steampowered.com/app/4640320
17 Steps system requirements
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 (64-bit) | Windows 10 / Windows 11 (64-bit) |
| Processor | Intel Core i3-4000 / AMD FX-4100 or equivalent | Intel Core i5-6000 / AMD Ryzen 3 1200 or equivalent |
| Memory | 2048 MB ОЗУ | 4096 MB ОЗУ |
| Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 4000 or equivalent with OpenGL 3.3 support | Intel Iris Xe / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 / AMD Radeon RX 550 or equivalent |
| DirectX | версии 11 | версии 11 |
| Storage | 500 MB | — |
| Network | Широкополосное подключение к интернету | Широкополосное подключение к интернету |
| Sound card | DirectX compatible sound card | DirectX compatible sound card |
| Notes | Internet connection required for online multiplayer mode via Steam. | Internet connection recommended for online multiplayer mode and Steam integration features. |
64-разрядные процессор и операционная система
Source: the game’s Steam page — requirements published by the developer.
How big is 17 Steps and does it need an SSD
17 Steps needs 500 MB of disk space, according to its official system requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Oct 9, 2026). requirements
The requirements of 17 Steps do not state a drive type — an SSD is not officially required; it only speeds up loading.
Source: official system requirements (the game’s Steam page), captured Oct 9, 2026. The size is the free space needed to install; updates and DLC can make it grow. store.steampowered.com
Tip: keep extra space beyond the listed size — updates are downloaded first and installed afterwards.
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FPS on different graphics cards
FPS forecast for 17 Steps on current 2024–2026 GPUs. Switch the graphics preset — the table recalculates. Average FPS at 1080p / 1440p / 4K.
| Graphics card | Tier | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 5090 | S | 320–490 | 290–445 | 220–330 |
| GeForce RTX 4090 | S | 315–480 | 275–420 | 185–280 |
| GeForce RTX 5080 | S | 305–470 | 260–400 | 160–245 |
| GeForce RTX 4080 Super | A | 300–460 | 245–375 | 145–220 |
| GeForce RTX 4080 | A | 295–450 | 235–360 | 135–210 |
| Radeon RX 7900 XTX | A | 295–455 | 235–365 | 135–210 |
| GeForce RTX 5070 Ti | A | 285–445 | 225–350 | 130–200 |
| Radeon RX 9070 XT | A | 285–440 | 220–340 | 125–195 |
| Radeon RX 7900 XT | A | 270–420 | 205–315 | 110–175 |
| GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super | A | 280–435 | 215–330 | 120–185 |
| GeForce RTX 3090 Ti | B | 265–415 | 195–305 | 105–170 |
| Radeon RX 9070 | A | 260–405 | 195–300 | 105–165 |
* Average FPS: real measurements where available, otherwise the unified FPSHQ model. Actual FPS depends on the CPU, game patch and drivers. Reference GPU models without overclocking. methodology
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Green — 60+ FPS (comfortable), yellow — 30–60 (playable), red — below 30. Dashed line marks 60 FPS.
Which graphics cards can run 17 Steps
The most affordable cards the FPSHQ model expects to reach 60+ FPS at 1080p High. This is an estimate, not a measurement.
- Radeon RX Vega 64 ≈63 FPS
- GeForce GTX 1660 ≈63 FPS
- GeForce GTX 1660 Ti ≈68 FPS
- GeForce GTX 1660 Super ≈69 FPS
- GeForce GTX 1070 ≈77 FPS
- Radeon RX 5600 XT ≈81 FPS
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Can my PC run 17 Steps?
17 Steps (2026): FPSHQ load index 30 out of 100. Per the FPSHQ model, GeForce RTX 3060 delivers 165–265 FPS at 1080p High and GeForce RTX 4070 160–250 FPS at 1440p Ultra; 9 of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS at 1440p Ultra. Developer's minimum GPU: Intel HD Graphics 4000 or equivalent with OpenGL 3.3 support; minimum RAM: 2 GB. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam (checked Oct 9, 2026); FPSHQ model estimate (not a measurement). (model accuracy)
- FPSHQ load index
- 30 FPSHQ index
- RTX 3060 · 1080p High
- 192 FPS model estimate
- RTX 4070 · 1440p Ultra
- 208 FPS model estimate
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