Beyond Dark Castle

Beyond Dark Castle

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Release date 2026-08-18
Genre Action
What hardware does Beyond Dark Castle need?

Beyond Dark Castle has an FPSHQ demand score of 23/100: 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

Beyond Dark Castle is a game by Pierce / Gay / Zocher, Indigo Matrix. Steam release date: August 18, 2026. Minimum graphics card per Steam: Integrated GPU (Intel HD 4000 / Radeon HD 5000 series).

Description

Beyond Dark Castle is a re-release of the legendary 1987 sequel to Dark Castle. Duncan faces the Black Knight again on a quest for magic orbs through towers, catacombs, swamps, breweries, and labyrinths.

Data: the game’s Steam store page

About the game

Developer
Pierce / Gay / Zocher, Indigo Matrix
Publisher
Ludit
Release date
August 18, 2026
PC platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux

Beyond Dark Castle system requirements

Component Minimum Recommended
OS Windows 10 (64-bit) —
Processor 2.0 GHz Dual Core —
Memory 2 MB ОЗУ —
Graphics Integrated GPU (Intel HD 4000 / Radeon HD 5000 series) —
Storage 500 MB —

64-разрядные процессор и операционная система

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

How big is Beyond Dark Castle and does it need an SSD

Beyond Dark Castle needs 500 MB of disk space, according to its official system requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Oct 10, 2026). requirements

500 MBdisk space
not statedSSD
26 %of 86710 games with an official size are smaller

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

Beyond Dark CastleBeyond Dark Castle500 MBMedian of 2026 games (n = 17695)Median of 2026 games (n = 17695)1 GBMedian of 86710 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 86710 FPSHQ games1 GBLargest: AlbatrossLargest: Albatross2000 GBBeyond Dark CastleBeyond Dark Castle500 MBMedian of 2026 games (n = 17695)Median of 2026 games (n = 17695)1 GBMedian of 86710 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 86710 FPSHQ games1 GBLargest: AlbatrossLargest: Albatross2000 GB

Source: official system requirements (the game’s Steam page), captured Oct 10, 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 Beyond Dark Castle 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 370–560 340–525 290–435
GeForce RTX 4090 S 365–555 330–510 250–375
GeForce RTX 5080 S 360–550 320–490 220–335
GeForce RTX 4080 Super A 355–545 310–475 200–305
GeForce RTX 4080 A 350–540 300–460 190–290
Radeon RX 7900 XTX A 350–545 300–465 190–290
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti A 350–540 295–450 180–275
Radeon RX 9070 XT A 345–535 290–445 175–270
Radeon RX 7900 XT A 335–520 270–415 155–240
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super A 340–530 280–435 165–260
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti B 330–515 265–405 150–235
Radeon RX 9070 A 325–510 260–400 145–230

* 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 Beyond Dark Castle

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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23
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

23/100
FPSHQ load index
230–360FPS
FPS on RTX 3060, 1080p High model estimate
220–340FPS
FPS on RTX 4070, 1440p Ultra model estimate
11
of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS (1440p Ultra)
2026
release year
In short

Can my PC run Beyond Dark Castle?

Beyond Dark Castle (2026): FPSHQ load index 23 out of 100. Per the FPSHQ model, GeForce RTX 3060 delivers 230–360 FPS at 1080p High and GeForce RTX 4070 220–340 FPS at 1440p Ultra; 11 of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS at 1440p Ultra. Developer's minimum GPU: Integrated GPU (Intel HD 4000 / Radeon HD 5000 series); minimum RAM: — GB. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam (checked Oct 10, 2026); FPSHQ model estimate (not a measurement). (model accuracy)

FPSHQ load index
23 FPSHQ index
RTX 3060 · 1080p High
264 FPS model estimate
RTX 4070 · 1440p Ultra
284 FPS model estimate
updated · source: FPS Beyond Dark Castle, 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 Beyond Dark Castle?
Genre: Action. Single-player only.
How big is Beyond Dark Castle and does it need an SSD?
Beyond Dark Castle needs 500 MB of free disk space according to its official requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Oct 10, 2026). The requirements of Beyond Dark Castle do not state a drive type — an SSD is not officially required; it only speeds up loading.
Who are the developer and publisher?
Developer: Pierce / Gay / Zocher, Indigo Matrix. Publisher: Ludit.
When was or will the game be released?
Released: 2026-08-18.
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: Integrated GPU (Intel HD 4000 / Radeon HD 5000 series). 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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