BeatBlasters III

BeatBlasters III

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Release date 2014-02-21
Genre Action
Metacritic 56/100
What hardware does BeatBlasters III need?

BeatBlasters III has an FPSHQ demand score of 30/100: 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

BeatBlasters III is a game by Chainsawesome Games. Steam release date: February 21, 2014. Minimum graphics card per Steam: Intel HD Graphics 4000. It needs at least 1 GB of RAM.

Description

Welcome to Accapella! When Joey and Gina arrive in the musically starved town that outlawed groovy tunes, a chance encounter with the music hating tyrannical ruler of the town (and local butcher) sends them flying.

Data: the game’s Steam store page

About the game

Developer
Chainsawesome Games
Publisher
Chainsawesome Games
Release date
February 21, 2014
PC platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Metacritic
56/100

BeatBlasters III system requirements

Component Minimum Recommended
OS Windows XP, Windows Vista SP2, Windows 7, Windows 8 Windows XP, Windows Vista SP2, Windows 7, Windows 8
Processor Intel Core 2 Duo 2.1 ghz Intel Core 2 Duo @ 2.8 GHz / AMD Athlon II X2 @ 2.8 GHz
Memory 1 GB ОЗУ 2 GB ОЗУ
Graphics Intel HD Graphics 4000 Nvidia GeForce 6800, ATI X1800 XT
Storage 800 MB 500 MB

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

How big is BeatBlasters III and does it need an SSD

BeatBlasters III needs 800 MB of free space for minimum requirements and 500 MB for recommended (the game’s Steam page, data as of Nov 12, 2026). requirements

500 MB–800 MBdisk space
not statedSSD
42 %of 122335 games with an official size are smaller

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

BeatBlasters IIIBeatBlasters III800 MBMedian of 2014 games (n = 1334)Median of 2014 games (n = 1334)800 MBMedian of 122335 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 122335 FPSHQ games1 GBLargest: AlbatrossLargest: Albatross2000 GBBeatBlasters IIIBeatBlasters III800 MBMedian of 2014 games (n = 1334)Median of 2014 games (n = 1334)800 MBMedian of 122335 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 122335 FPSHQ games1 GBLargest: AlbatrossLargest: Albatross2000 GB

Source: official system requirements (the game’s Steam page), captured Nov 12, 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 BeatBlasters III 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 300–505 275–455 205–345
GeForce RTX 4090 S 295–495 260–430 170–290
GeForce RTX 5080 S 290–485 245–405 150–255
GeForce RTX 4080 Super A 280–475 230–385 135–230
GeForce RTX 4080 A 275–465 220–370 125–215
Radeon RX 7900 XTX A 275–465 225–375 125–220
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti A 270–455 215–360 120–205
Radeon RX 9070 XT A 270–450 210–350 115–200
Radeon RX 7900 XT A 255–430 195–325 105–180
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super A 265–445 205–340 110–195
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti B 250–420 185–315 100–175
Radeon RX 9070 A 245–415 185–305 99–170

* 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 BeatBlasters III

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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30
Demand
out of 100

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

56
Metacritic
press score

Average review score.

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Key figures

Unique FPSHQ metrics from this page's data

30/100
FPSHQ load index
160–270FPS
FPS on RTX 3060, 1080p High model estimate
155–255FPS
FPS on RTX 4070, 1440p Ultra model estimate
9
of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS (1440p Ultra)
1GB
minimum RAM
2014
release year
In short

Can my PC run BeatBlasters III?

BeatBlasters III (2014): FPSHQ load index 30 out of 100. Per the FPSHQ model, GeForce RTX 3060 delivers 160–270 FPS at 1080p High and GeForce RTX 4070 155–255 FPS at 1440p Ultra; 9 of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS at 1440p Ultra. Developer's minimum GPU: Intel HD Graphics 4000; minimum RAM: 1 GB. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam (checked Nov 12, 2026); FPSHQ model estimate (not a measurement). (model accuracy)

FPSHQ load index
30 FPSHQ index
RTX 3060 · 1080p High
192 FPS model estimate
RTX 4070 · 1440p Ultra
208 FPS model estimate
updated · source: FPS BeatBlasters III, FPSHQ model estimate

Frequently asked questions about the game

On which platforms is the game available?
The game is available on: Windows, macOS, Linux.
What is the genre of BeatBlasters III?
Genre: Action. Single-player only.
How big is BeatBlasters III and does it need an SSD?
BeatBlasters III needs 500 MB–800 MB of free disk space according to its official requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Nov 12, 2026). The requirements of BeatBlasters III do not state a drive type — an SSD is not officially required; it only speeds up loading.
Who are the developer and publisher?
Developer: Chainsawesome Games. Publisher: Chainsawesome Games.
Is BeatBlasters III worth buying?
Metacritic score: 56/100. Steam user score: ?%. FPSHQ rating: —/5. Decide based on this data and our review above.
When was or will the game be released?
Released: 2014-02-21.
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: Intel HD Graphics 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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