8AM

8AM

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Release date 2024-03-28
Genre Indie
What hardware does 8AM need?

8AM has an FPSHQ demand score of 60/100: a demanding game — RTX 4060 / RX 7600 or better for high settings at 1080p–1440p. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam.

requirements · data updated · methodology

8AM is a game by David Gallardo. Steam release date: March 28, 2024. Steam reviews: 132. Minimum graphics card per Steam: MSI Radeon R7 200 Series. It needs at least 8 GB of RAM.

Description

"8AM" is a suspense game where you find yourself trapped in a room, watching a family through cameras. Without explanations, you must decide if strange events occur night after night. Being correct extends the time, seeking your release by 8:00 a.m.

Data: the game’s Steam store page

About the game

Developer
David Gallardo
Publisher
HeadArrow
Release date
March 28, 2024
PC platforms
Windows
Steam reviews
132

8AM system requirements

Component Minimum Recommended
OS Windows 10 (64 Bits) Windows 10 (64 bits)
Processor AMD FX-8320 AMD Ryzen 5 3600
Memory 8 GB ОЗУ 16 GB ОЗУ
Graphics MSI Radeon R7 200 Series RTX 2060
Storage 6 GB 6 GB

64-разрядные процессор и операционная система

Source: the game’s Steam page — requirements published by the developer.

How big is 8AM and does it need an SSD

8AM needs 6 GB of disk space, according to its official system requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Oct 8, 2026). requirements

6 GBdisk space
not statedSSD
84 %of 91793 games with an official size are smaller

The requirements of 8AM do not state a drive type — an SSD is not officially required; it only speeds up loading.

8AM8AM6 GBMedian of 2024 games (n = 15631)Median of 2024 games (n = 15631)1 GBMedian of 91793 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 91793 FPSHQ games1 GBLargest: AlbatrossLargest: Albatross2000 GB8AM8AM6 GBMedian of 2024 games (n = 15631)Median of 2024 games (n = 15631)1 GBMedian of 91793 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 91793 FPSHQ games1 GBLargest: AlbatrossLargest: Albatross2000 GB

Source: official system requirements (the game’s Steam page), captured Oct 8, 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 8AM 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 210–320 165–255 98–150
GeForce RTX 4090 S 190–295 140–220 80–120
GeForce RTX 5080 S 175–270 125–195 69–105
GeForce RTX 4080 Super A 160–250 110–175 62–94
GeForce RTX 4080 A 155–240 105–165 58–88
Radeon RX 7900 XTX A 155–240 105–170 58–89
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti A 145–230 100–160 55–84
Radeon RX 9070 XT A 140–225 100–155 53–82
Radeon RX 7900 XT A 130–205 90–140 47–72
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super A 135–215 96–150 51–78
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti B 125–200 86–135 45–70
Radeon RX 9070 A 120–195 84–130 44–69

* 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

📊 FPS by graphics card (1440p, Ultra)

Green — 60+ FPS (comfortable), yellow — 30–60 (playable), red — below 30. Dashed line marks 60 FPS.

Which graphics cards can run 8AM

The most affordable cards the FPSHQ model expects to reach 60+ FPS at 1080p High. This is an estimate, not a measurement.

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60
Demand
out of 100

The higher it is, the more powerful a PC you need. Moderate load.

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Key figures

Unique FPSHQ metrics from this page's data

60/100
FPSHQ load index
71–115FPS
FPS on RTX 3060, 1080p High model estimate
70–110FPS
FPS on RTX 4070, 1440p Ultra model estimate
4
of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS (1440p Ultra)
8GB
minimum RAM
2024
release year
In short

Can my PC run 8AM?

8AM (2024): FPSHQ load index 60 out of 100. Per the FPSHQ model, GeForce RTX 3060 delivers 71–115 FPS at 1080p High and GeForce RTX 4070 70–110 FPS at 1440p Ultra; 4 of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS at 1440p Ultra. Developer's minimum GPU: MSI Radeon R7 200 Series; minimum RAM: 8 GB. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam (checked Oct 8, 2026); FPSHQ model estimate (not a measurement). (model accuracy)

FPSHQ load index
60 FPSHQ index
RTX 3060 · 1080p High
81 FPS model estimate
RTX 4070 · 1440p Ultra
89 FPS model estimate
updated · source: FPS 8AM, FPSHQ model estimate

Frequently asked questions about the game

What are the minimum system requirements for 8AM?
Minimum configuration: AMD FX-8320, MSI Radeon R7 200 Series, 8 GB RAM, 6 GB of disk space.
On which platforms is the game available?
The game is available on: Windows.
How big is 8AM and does it need an SSD?
8AM needs 6 GB of free disk space according to its official requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Oct 8, 2026). The requirements of 8AM do not state a drive type — an SSD is not officially required; it only speeds up loading.
What is the genre of 8AM?
Genre: Indie. Single-player only.
Who are the developer and publisher?
Developer: David Gallardo. Publisher: HeadArrow.
When was or will the game be released?
Released: 2024-03-28.
What FPS will I get in this game?
Use our FPS calculator for a precise forecast for your configuration. Above on this page is a compatibility table with popular GPUs at different resolutions and settings.
Can I play on a budget graphics card?
Minimum: MSI Radeon R7 200 Series. If your GPU is weaker than the minimum, the game may not launch or may stutter badly. On the minimum GPU you usually play at 1080p low with FSR Performance.

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