Beached

Beached

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Release date 2017-06-28
Genre RPG
What hardware does Beached need?

Beached has an FPSHQ demand score of 37/100: 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

Beached is a game by James Petty. Steam release date: June 28, 2017. Minimum graphics card per Steam: 2nd Generation Intel Core HD Graphics (2000/3000), or dedicated GPU with DirectX 9.0c Support. It needs at least 2 GB of RAM.

Description

Stranded on an uninhabited island. Completely removed from civilisation. How long will you survive? Step up and challenge your new environment. Do you have what it takes?

Data: the game’s Steam store page

About the game

Developer
James Petty
Publisher
James Petty
Release date
June 28, 2017
PC platforms
Windows

Beached system requirements

Component Minimum Recommended
OS Windows XP SP2 Windows 10
Processor Intel Core 2 Duo 2.8Ghz or equivalent —
Memory 2 GB ОЗУ 4 GB ОЗУ
Graphics 2nd Generation Intel Core HD Graphics (2000/3000), or dedicated GPU with DirectX 9.0c Support nVidia GeForce GT 240 or better
DirectX версии 9.0c версии 11
Storage 500 MB 500 MB
Sound card OpenAL-compatible —

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

How big is Beached and does it need an SSD

Beached needs 500 MB of disk space, according to its official system requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Nov 9, 2026). requirements

500 MBdisk space
not statedSSD
29 %of 122259 games with an official size are smaller

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

BeachedBeached500 MBMedian of 2017 games (n = 5303)Median of 2017 games (n = 5303)765 MBMedian of 122259 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 122259 FPSHQ games1 GBLargest: AlbatrossLargest: Albatross2000 GBBeachedBeached500 MBMedian of 2017 games (n = 5303)Median of 2017 games (n = 5303)765 MBMedian of 122259 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 122259 FPSHQ games1 GBLargest: AlbatrossLargest: Albatross2000 GB

Source: official system requirements (the game’s Steam page), captured Nov 9, 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 Beached 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 265–450 235–395 160–275
GeForce RTX 4090 S 260–435 220–365 130–225
GeForce RTX 5080 S 250–420 200–335 115–200
GeForce RTX 4080 Super A 240–405 185–310 100–175
GeForce RTX 4080 A 235–395 175–295 99–170
Radeon RX 7900 XTX A 235–395 180–300 99–170
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti A 230–385 170–285 94–160
Radeon RX 9070 XT A 225–380 165–280 91–155
Radeon RX 7900 XT A 210–350 150–255 81–140
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super A 220–370 160–270 87–150
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti B 205–345 145–245 78–135
Radeon RX 9070 A 200–335 145–240 76–130

* 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 Beached

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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37
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

37/100
FPSHQ load index
125–205FPS
FPS on RTX 3060, 1080p High model estimate
120–200FPS
FPS on RTX 4070, 1440p Ultra model estimate
7
of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS (1440p Ultra)
2GB
minimum RAM
2017
release year
In short

Can my PC run Beached?

Beached (2017): FPSHQ load index 37 out of 100. Per the FPSHQ model, GeForce RTX 3060 delivers 125–205 FPS at 1080p High and GeForce RTX 4070 120–200 FPS at 1440p Ultra; 7 of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS at 1440p Ultra. Developer's minimum GPU: 2nd Generation Intel Core HD Graphics (2000/3000), or dedicated GPU with DirectX 9.0c Support; minimum RAM: 2 GB. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam (checked Nov 9, 2026); FPSHQ model estimate (not a measurement). (model accuracy)

FPSHQ load index
37 FPSHQ index
RTX 3060 · 1080p High
148 FPS model estimate
RTX 4070 · 1440p Ultra
161 FPS model estimate
updated · source: FPS Beached, FPSHQ model estimate

Frequently asked questions about the game

On which platforms is the game available?
The game is available on: Windows.
What is the genre of Beached?
Genre: RPG. Single-player only.
How big is Beached and does it need an SSD?
Beached needs 500 MB of free disk space according to its official requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Nov 9, 2026). The requirements of Beached do not state a drive type — an SSD is not officially required; it only speeds up loading.
Who are the developer and publisher?
Developer: James Petty. Publisher: James Petty.
When was or will the game be released?
Released: 2017-06-28.
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: 2nd Generation Intel Core HD Graphics (2000/3000), or dedicated GPU with DirectX 9.0c Support. 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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