Above
Above has an FPSHQ demand score of 61/100: 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.
Above is a game by Dreamful Projects. Steam release date: May 29, 2024. Minimum graphics card per Steam: GeForce GTX 970M or better. It needs at least 4 GB of RAM.
Description
ABOVE is a challenging climbing game set in a mysterious world. Reach, jump and grab on to rocks and moving objects as you pave your way through the vertical terrain. Experience a mysterious and intriguing world with gameplay that will challenge both your skills and endurance.
Data: the game’s Steam store page
About the game
- Developer
- Dreamful Projects
- Publisher
- Dreamful Projects
- Release date
- May 29, 2024
- PC platforms
- Windows
- Steam store page
- store.steampowered.com/app/2973240
Above system requirements
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 | Windows 10 |
| Processor | 1.6 GHz CPU or better | 2.5 GHz CPU or better |
| Memory | 4 GB ОЗУ | 8 GB ОЗУ |
| Graphics | GeForce GTX 970M or better | GeForce GTX 1070 or better |
| Storage | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Sound card | Windows Compatible Audio Device | Windows Compatible Audio Device |
| Notes | Gamepad or Controller recommended | Gamepad or Controller recommended |
64-разрядные процессор и операционная система
Source: the game’s Steam page — requirements published by the developer.
How big is Above and does it need an SSD
Above needs 2 GB of disk space, according to its official system requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Oct 8, 2026). requirements
The requirements of Above 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 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 Above 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 | 190–325 | 155–255 | 89–150 |
| GeForce RTX 4090 | S | 175–295 | 130–220 | 72–125 |
| GeForce RTX 5080 | S | 160–275 | 115–195 | 63–105 |
| GeForce RTX 4080 Super | A | 150–255 | 105–175 | 56–94 |
| GeForce RTX 4080 | A | 140–240 | 100–165 | 53–89 |
| Radeon RX 7900 XTX | A | 140–245 | 100–170 | 53–89 |
| GeForce RTX 5070 Ti | A | 135–235 | 94–160 | 50–84 |
| Radeon RX 9070 XT | A | 130–225 | 92–155 | 48–82 |
| Radeon RX 7900 XT | A | 120–205 | 82–140 | 43–73 |
| GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super | A | 125–220 | 88–150 | 46–78 |
| GeForce RTX 3090 Ti | B | 115–200 | 79–135 | 41–71 |
| Radeon RX 9070 | A | 110–195 | 77–130 | 41–69 |
* 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
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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 Above
The most affordable cards the FPSHQ model expects to reach 60+ FPS at 1080p High. This is an estimate, not a measurement.
- Radeon RX 5700 ≈63 FPS
- GeForce RTX 2060 Super ≈63 FPS
- GeForce RTX 2070 ≈65 FPS
- Radeon RX 6600 ≈65 FPS
- GeForce GTX 1080 Ti ≈65 FPS
- GeForce RTX 3060 ≈70 FPS
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Can my PC run Above?
Above (2024): FPSHQ load index 61 out of 100. Per the FPSHQ model, GeForce RTX 3060 delivers 67–110 FPS at 1080p High and GeForce RTX 4070 63–110 FPS at 1440p Ultra; 4 of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS at 1440p Ultra. Developer's minimum GPU: GeForce GTX 970M or better; minimum RAM: 4 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
- 61 FPSHQ index
- RTX 3060 · 1080p High
- 79 FPS model estimate
- RTX 4070 · 1440p Ultra
- 87 FPS model estimate
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