Assignment 42
Assignment 42 has an FPSHQ demand score of 33/100: a light game — runs even on budget and older graphics cards. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam.
Assignment 42 is a game by Arrible. Steam release date: July 28, 2021. Minimum graphics card per Steam: Intel UHD Graphics G4. It needs at least 2 GB of RAM.
Description
Assignment 42 is a strategic, puzzle-based experience set in a maze of superstructure interiors. Progress by programming a machine to handle fried electrics and fires while you, with the guidance of your partner operator, evacuate every civilian and investigate who is behind the disaster.
Data: the game’s Steam store page
About the game
- Developer
- Arrible
- Publisher
- Mindfire
- Release date
- July 28, 2021
- PC platforms
- Windows, macOS
- Steam store page
- store.steampowered.com/app/1641580
Assignment 42 system requirements
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 | Windows 10 |
| Processor | Intel Core i3-1000G4 | Intel Core i5-6600K / AMD Ryzen 5 1600 |
| Memory | 2 GB ОЗУ | 2 GB ОЗУ |
| Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics G4 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 2GB / AMD Radeon R7 370 2GB |
| Storage | 3 GB | 3 GB |
Source: the game’s Steam page — requirements published by the developer.
How big is Assignment 42 and does it need an SSD
Assignment 42 needs 3 GB of disk space, according to its official system requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Oct 13, 2026). requirements
The requirements of Assignment 42 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 13, 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 Assignment 42 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 | 305–465 | 275–420 | 200–300 |
| GeForce RTX 4090 | S | 295–455 | 255–390 | 165–250 |
| GeForce RTX 5080 | S | 290–440 | 235–365 | 145–220 |
| GeForce RTX 4080 Super | A | 280–430 | 220–340 | 130–200 |
| GeForce RTX 4080 | A | 270–420 | 215–330 | 120–185 |
| Radeon RX 7900 XTX | A | 275–425 | 215–330 | 120–190 |
| GeForce RTX 5070 Ti | A | 265–415 | 205–315 | 115–180 |
| Radeon RX 9070 XT | A | 265–410 | 200–310 | 110–175 |
| Radeon RX 7900 XT | A | 245–385 | 180–285 | 100–155 |
| GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super | A | 255–400 | 195–300 | 105–165 |
| GeForce RTX 3090 Ti | B | 240–380 | 175–275 | 96–150 |
| Radeon RX 9070 | A | 235–370 | 170–270 | 94–145 |
* 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 Assignment 42
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 Assignment 42?
Assignment 42 (2021): FPSHQ load index 33 out of 100. Per the FPSHQ model, GeForce RTX 3060 delivers 150–235 FPS at 1080p High and GeForce RTX 4070 145–220 FPS at 1440p Ultra; 8 of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS at 1440p Ultra. Developer's minimum GPU: Intel UHD Graphics G4; minimum RAM: 2 GB. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam (checked Oct 13, 2026); FPSHQ model estimate (not a measurement). (model accuracy)
- FPSHQ load index
- 33 FPSHQ index
- RTX 3060 · 1080p High
- 171 FPS model estimate
- RTX 4070 · 1440p Ultra
- 186 FPS model estimate
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