Alien Function

Alien Function

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Release date 2021-01-21
Genre Adventure
What hardware does Alien Function need?

Alien Function has an FPSHQ demand score of 45/100: moderate requirements — runs on mid-range cards like the RTX 3060 / RX 6600. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam.

requirements · data updated · methodology

Alien Function is a game by Stand Off Software. Steam release date: January 21, 2021. Minimum graphics card per Steam: Nvidia GTS 450+ with 1024MB+ VRAM. It needs at least 3 GB of RAM.

Description

A suspenseful surreal comedy in the depths of space. Typhil and his companions set out to unravel the many mysteries of this enigmatic starship, facing aliens, killer robots, and more on a quest for the truth about their mission, and their lives.

Data: the game’s Steam store page

About the game

Developer
Stand Off Software
Publisher
Stand Off Software
Release date
January 21, 2021
PC platforms
Windows, Linux

Alien Function system requirements

Component Minimum Recommended
OS Windows 7 Service Pack 1 or higher —
Processor Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4GHz —
Memory 3 GB ОЗУ —
Graphics Nvidia GTS 450+ with 1024MB+ VRAM —
DirectX версии 11 —
Storage 8 GB —
Sound card Direct X 11 sound device —

64-разрядные процессор и операционная система

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

How big is Alien Function and does it need an SSD

Alien Function needs 8 GB of disk space, according to its official system requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Oct 15, 2026). requirements

8 GBdisk space
not statedSSD
87 %of 96417 games with an official size are smaller

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

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Source: official system requirements (the game’s Steam page), captured Oct 15, 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 Alien Function 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 250–385 215–330 135–210
GeForce RTX 4090 S 240–370 190–295 110–170
GeForce RTX 5080 S 230–350 175–270 99–150
GeForce RTX 4080 Super A 215–330 160–245 88–135
GeForce RTX 4080 A 205–320 150–235 83–130
Radeon RX 7900 XTX A 210–325 150–235 83–130
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti A 200–310 145–225 79–120
Radeon RX 9070 XT A 195–305 140–215 77–120
Radeon RX 7900 XT A 180–285 125–195 68–105
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super A 190–300 135–210 72–115
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti B 175–275 120–190 65–100
Radeon RX 9070 A 170–270 120–185 64–98

* 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 Alien Function

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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45
Demand
out of 100

The higher it is, the more powerful a PC you need. Runs even on weak hardware.

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Key figures

Unique FPSHQ metrics from this page's data

45/100
FPSHQ load index
100–160FPS
FPS on RTX 3060, 1080p High model estimate
100–155FPS
FPS on RTX 4070, 1440p Ultra model estimate
6
of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS (1440p Ultra)
3GB
minimum RAM
2021
release year
In short

Can my PC run Alien Function?

Alien Function (2021): FPSHQ load index 45 out of 100. Per the FPSHQ model, GeForce RTX 3060 delivers 100–160 FPS at 1080p High and GeForce RTX 4070 100–155 FPS at 1440p Ultra; 6 of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS at 1440p Ultra. Developer's minimum GPU: Nvidia GTS 450+ with 1024MB+ VRAM; minimum RAM: 3 GB. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam (checked Oct 15, 2026); FPSHQ model estimate (not a measurement). (model accuracy)

FPSHQ load index
45 FPSHQ index
RTX 3060 · 1080p High
116 FPS model estimate
RTX 4070 · 1440p Ultra
127 FPS model estimate
updated · source: FPS Alien Function, FPSHQ model estimate

Frequently asked questions about the game

What are the minimum system requirements for Alien Function?
Minimum configuration: Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4GHz, Nvidia GTS 450+ with 1024MB+ VRAM, 3 GB RAM, 8 GB of disk space.
On which platforms is the game available?
The game is available on: Windows, Linux.
How big is Alien Function and does it need an SSD?
Alien Function needs 8 GB of free disk space according to its official requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Oct 15, 2026). The requirements of Alien Function do not state a drive type — an SSD is not officially required; it only speeds up loading.
What is the genre of Alien Function?
Genre: Adventure. Single-player only.
Who are the developer and publisher?
Developer: Stand Off Software. Publisher: Stand Off Software.
When was or will the game be released?
Released: 2021-01-21.
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: Nvidia GTS 450+ with 1024MB+ VRAM. 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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