Awe

Awe

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Release date 2015-10-09
Genre Action
What hardware does Awe need?

Awe has an FPSHQ demand score of 26/100: a light game — runs even on budget and older graphics cards. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam.

requirements · data updated · methodology

Awe is a game by Badland Development Studio. Steam release date: October 9, 2015. Steam reviews: 205. Minimum graphics card per Steam: GeForce 8600 / Radeon HD 3670 / Intel HD 4000. It needs at least 1 GB of RAM.

Description

Awe is a god-game about expressing one’s creativity by shaping and building planets’ ecosystems in a soothing and relaxing ambiance carried by beautiful, minimalist lowpoly 3D art style and atmospheric music.

Data: the game’s Steam store page

About the game

Developer
Badland Development Studio
Publisher
BadLand Publishing
Release date
October 9, 2015
PC platforms
Windows, macOS
Steam reviews
205

Awe system requirements

Component Minimum
OS Windows 7/Windows 8
Processor Dual Core CPU @ 2.00GHz
Memory 1024 MB ОЗУ
Graphics GeForce 8600 / Radeon HD 3670 / Intel HD 4000
DirectX версии 9.0c
Storage 300 MB
Sound card DirectX compatible sound card

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

How big is Awe and does it need an SSD

Awe needs 300 MB of disk space, according to its official system requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Oct 3, 2026). requirements

300 MBdisk space
not statedSSD
18 %of 93773 games with an official size are smaller

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

AweAwe300 MBMedian of 2015 games (n = 672)Median of 2015 games (n = 672)1 GBMedian of 93773 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 93773 FPSHQ games1 GBLargest: AlbatrossLargest: Albatross2000 GBAweAwe300 MBMedian of 2015 games (n = 672)Median of 2015 games (n = 672)1 GBMedian of 93773 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 93773 FPSHQ games1 GBLargest: AlbatrossLargest: Albatross2000 GB

Source: official system requirements (the game’s Steam page), captured Oct 3, 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 Awe 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 345–525 320–485 255–385
GeForce RTX 4090 S 340–520 305–470 220–330
GeForce RTX 5080 S 335–515 290–450 190–290
GeForce RTX 4080 Super A 330–505 280–430 170–265
GeForce RTX 4080 A 325–500 270–415 165–250
Radeon RX 7900 XTX A 325–500 270–415 165–250
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti A 320–495 260–405 155–240
Radeon RX 9070 XT A 315–490 255–395 150–230
Radeon RX 7900 XT A 305–475 240–365 135–210
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super A 310–485 250–385 145–220
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti B 300–465 230–355 130–200
Radeon RX 9070 A 295–460 225–350 125–195

* 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 Awe

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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26
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

26/100
FPSHQ load index
200–315FPS
FPS on RTX 3060, 1080p High model estimate
190–295FPS
FPS on RTX 4070, 1440p Ultra model estimate
10
of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS (1440p Ultra)
1GB
minimum RAM
2015
release year
In short

Can my PC run Awe?

Awe (2015): FPSHQ load index 26 out of 100. Per the FPSHQ model, GeForce RTX 3060 delivers 200–315 FPS at 1080p High and GeForce RTX 4070 190–295 FPS at 1440p Ultra; 10 of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS at 1440p Ultra. Developer's minimum GPU: GeForce 8600 / Radeon HD 3670 / Intel HD 4000; minimum RAM: 1 GB. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam (checked Oct 3, 2026); FPSHQ model estimate (not a measurement). (model accuracy)

FPSHQ load index
26 FPSHQ index
RTX 3060 · 1080p High
228 FPS model estimate
RTX 4070 · 1440p Ultra
247 FPS model estimate
updated · source: FPS Awe, FPSHQ model estimate

Frequently asked questions about the game

On which platforms is the game available?
The game is available on: Windows, macOS.
What is the genre of Awe?
Genre: Action. Single-player only.
How big is Awe and does it need an SSD?
Awe needs 300 MB of free disk space according to its official requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Oct 3, 2026). The requirements of Awe do not state a drive type — an SSD is not officially required; it only speeds up loading.
Who are the developer and publisher?
Developer: Badland Development Studio. Publisher: BadLand Publishing.
When was or will the game be released?
Released: 2015-10-09.
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: GeForce 8600 / Radeon HD 3670 / Intel HD 4000. 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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