BeeFender

BeeFender

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Release date 2018-06-25
Genre Action
What hardware does BeeFender need?

BeeFender 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.

requirements · data updated · methodology

BeeFender is a game by BWT Games. Steam release date: June 25, 2018. Minimum graphics card per Steam: Intel HD 520 or Higher / AMD Radeon R3 or Higher. It needs at least 1 GB of RAM.

Description

An arcade-style shooter that challenges you not to defend yourself; DEFEND THE HIVE! Defend it from the birds, defend it from the insects, defend it from... oh, just play the game to find out. How long can you last against the onslaught? Can you break the online top-15 leaderboard?

Data: the game’s Steam store page

About the game

Developer
BWT Games
Publisher
BWT Games
Release date
June 25, 2018
PC platforms
Windows

BeeFender system requirements

Component Minimum
OS Windows 7, 8, 8.1 and 10
Processor Dual Core +
Memory 1 GB ОЗУ
Graphics Intel HD 520 or Higher / AMD Radeon R3 or Higher
Storage 50 MB
Sound card Who uses a sound card nowadays anyway? But if you have one, enjoy!
Notes Steam connection required for Online Leaderboard score posting, but not for viewing.

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

How big is BeeFender and does it need an SSD

BeeFender needs 50 MB of disk space, according to its official system requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Nov 8, 2026). requirements

50 MBdisk space
not statedSSD
2 %of 122178 games with an official size are smaller

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

BeeFenderBeeFender50 MBMedian of 2018 games (n = 6685)Median of 2018 games (n = 6685)600 MBMedian of 122178 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 122178 FPSHQ games1 GBLargest: AlbatrossLargest: Albatross2000 GBBeeFenderBeeFender50 MBMedian of 2018 games (n = 6685)Median of 2018 games (n = 6685)600 MBMedian of 122178 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 122178 FPSHQ games1 GBLargest: AlbatrossLargest: Albatross2000 GB

Source: official system requirements (the game’s Steam page), captured Nov 8, 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 BeeFender 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 285–480 255–430 185–310
GeForce RTX 4090 S 280–470 240–400 150–260
GeForce RTX 5080 S 270–455 225–375 130–225
GeForce RTX 4080 Super A 260–440 210–350 120–205
GeForce RTX 4080 A 255–430 200–335 110–195
Radeon RX 7900 XTX A 255–435 205–340 115–195
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti A 250–425 195–325 105–185
Radeon RX 9070 XT A 250–420 190–315 105–180
Radeon RX 7900 XT A 235–395 175–290 94–160
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super A 240–410 185–310 100–170
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti B 230–385 170–280 90–155
Radeon RX 9070 A 225–380 165–275 88–150

* 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 BeeFender

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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More details
Laptops only: the mode (TGP) from the vendor utility or an overlay. A measurement with power helps show laptop FPS more precisely.
More precise: “60-second test” in the app

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33
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

33/100
FPSHQ load index
145–240FPS
FPS on RTX 3060, 1080p High model estimate
135–230FPS
FPS on RTX 4070, 1440p Ultra model estimate
8
of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS (1440p Ultra)
1GB
minimum RAM
2018
release year
In short

Can my PC run BeeFender?

BeeFender (2018): FPSHQ load index 33 out of 100. Per the FPSHQ model, GeForce RTX 3060 delivers 145–240 FPS at 1080p High and GeForce RTX 4070 135–230 FPS at 1440p Ultra; 8 of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS at 1440p Ultra. Developer's minimum GPU: Intel HD 520 or Higher / AMD Radeon R3 or Higher; minimum RAM: 1 GB. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam (checked Nov 8, 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
updated · source: FPS BeeFender, 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 BeeFender?
Genre: Action. Single-player only.
How big is BeeFender and does it need an SSD?
BeeFender needs 50 MB of free disk space according to its official requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Nov 8, 2026). The requirements of BeeFender do not state a drive type — an SSD is not officially required; it only speeds up loading.
Who are the developer and publisher?
Developer: BWT Games. Publisher: BWT Games.
When was or will the game be released?
Released: 2018-06-25.
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 520 or Higher / AMD Radeon R3 or Higher. 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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