Black The Fall

Black The Fall

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Release date 2017-07-11
Genre Action Adventure
Metacritic 72/100
What hardware does Black The Fall need?

Black The Fall has an FPSHQ demand score of 44/100: moderate requirements — runs on mid-range cards like the RTX 3060 / RX 6600. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam.

requirements · data updated · methodology

Black The Fall is a game by Sand Sailor Studio. Steam release date: July 11, 2017. Steam reviews: 793. Minimum graphics card per Steam: GeForce GTX 550 Ti, 1 GB / Radeon R7 250, 1 GB. It needs at least 3 GB of RAM.

About the game

Developer
Sand Sailor Studio
Publisher
Square Enix
Release date
July 11, 2017
PC platforms
Windows
Steam reviews
793
Metacritic
72/100

Black The Fall system requirements

Component Minimum Recommended
OS Windows 7/8/10 Windows 7/8/10
Processor Intel Core2 Duo E8400, 3.0 GHz / AMD Phenom II X4 940, 3.0 GHz Intel i7 920 @ 2.7 GHz, AMD Phenom II 945 @ 3.0 GHz
Memory 3 GB ОЗУ 8 GB ОЗУ
Graphics GeForce GTX 550 Ti, 1 GB / Radeon R7 250, 1 GB NVIDIA GTX 680, AMD Radeon R9-280X
DirectX версии 11 версии 11
Storage 4 GB 4 GB

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

How big is Black The Fall and does it need an SSD

Black The Fall needs 4 GB of disk space, according to its official system requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Nov 11, 2026). requirements

4 GBdisk space
not statedSSD
76 %of 122397 games with an official size are smaller

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

Black The FallBlack The Fall4 GBMedian of 2017 games (n = 5303)Median of 2017 games (n = 5303)765 MBMedian of 122397 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 122397 FPSHQ games1 GBLargest: AlbatrossLargest: Albatross2000 GBBlack The FallBlack The Fall4 GBMedian of 2017 games (n = 5303)Median of 2017 games (n = 5303)765 MBMedian of 122397 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 122397 FPSHQ games1 GBLargest: AlbatrossLargest: Albatross2000 GB

Source: official system requirements (the game’s Steam page), captured Nov 11, 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 Black The Fall 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 240–405 205–345 130–225
GeForce RTX 4090 S 230–385 185–310 105–185
GeForce RTX 5080 S 220–370 165–280 95–160
GeForce RTX 4080 Super A 205–350 155–255 84–145
GeForce RTX 4080 A 200–340 145–245 80–135
Radeon RX 7900 XTX A 200–340 145–245 80–135
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti A 190–330 140–235 75–130
Radeon RX 9070 XT A 190–320 135–225 73–125
Radeon RX 7900 XT A 175–295 120–205 65–110
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super A 180–310 130–220 70–120
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti B 170–290 115–200 63–110
Radeon RX 9070 A 165–280 115–195 61–105

* 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 Black The Fall

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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44
Demand
out of 100

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

72
Metacritic
press score

Average review score.

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Key figures

Unique FPSHQ metrics from this page's data

44/100
FPSHQ load index
100–170FPS
FPS on RTX 3060, 1080p High model estimate
95–160FPS
FPS on RTX 4070, 1440p Ultra model estimate
6
of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS (1440p Ultra)
3GB
minimum RAM
2017
release year
In short

Can my PC run Black The Fall?

Black The Fall (2017): FPSHQ load index 44 out of 100. Per the FPSHQ model, GeForce RTX 3060 delivers 100–170 FPS at 1080p High and GeForce RTX 4070 95–160 FPS at 1440p Ultra; 6 of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS at 1440p Ultra. Developer's minimum GPU: GeForce GTX 550 Ti, 1 GB / Radeon R7 250, 1 GB; minimum RAM: 3 GB. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam (checked Nov 11, 2026); FPSHQ model estimate (not a measurement). (model accuracy)

FPSHQ load index
44 FPSHQ index
RTX 3060 · 1080p High
120 FPS model estimate
RTX 4070 · 1440p Ultra
130 FPS model estimate
updated · source: FPS Black The Fall, FPSHQ model estimate

Frequently asked questions about the game

What are the minimum system requirements for Black The Fall?
Minimum configuration: Intel Core2 Duo E8400, 3.0 GHz / AMD Phenom II X4 940, 3.0 GHz, GeForce GTX 550 Ti, 1 GB / Radeon R7 250, 1 GB, 3 GB RAM, 4 GB of disk space.
On which platforms is the game available?
The game is available on: Windows.
How big is Black The Fall and does it need an SSD?
Black The Fall needs 4 GB of free disk space according to its official requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Nov 11, 2026). The requirements of Black The Fall do not state a drive type — an SSD is not officially required; it only speeds up loading.
What is the genre of Black The Fall?
Genre: Action Adventure. Single-player only.
Who are the developer and publisher?
Developer: Sand Sailor Studio. Publisher: Square Enix.
Is Black The Fall worth buying?
Metacritic score: 72/100. Steam user score: ?%. FPSHQ rating: —/5. Decide based on this data and our review above.
When was or will the game be released?
Released: 2017-07-11.
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 GTX 550 Ti, 1 GB / Radeon R7 250, 1 GB. 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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