Botwave

Botwave

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Release date 2026-04-07
Genre Action
What hardware does Botwave need?

Botwave has an FPSHQ demand score of 26/100: 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

Botwave is a game by Melonpiece. Steam release date: April 7, 2026. Minimum graphics card per Steam: Intel HD Graphics 4000 or equivalent. It needs at least 4 GB of RAM.

Description

A fast arena roguelite where your war machine gets stronger the harder you push it. Weapons fire themselves, waves keep escalating, and Overdrive is a gamble against meltdown. Build a new loadout every run from 24 weapons and 60+ stacking upgrades.

Data: the game’s Steam store page

About the game

Developer
Melonpiece
Publisher
Melonpiece
Release date
April 7, 2026
PC platforms
Windows

Botwave system requirements

Component Minimum
OS Windows 10 64-bit or later
Processor Intel Core i3 or equivalent
Memory 4 GB ОЗУ
Graphics Intel HD Graphics 4000 or equivalent
Storage 500 MB

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

How big is Botwave and does it need an SSD

Botwave needs 500 MB of disk space, according to its official system requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Oct 5, 2026). requirements

500 MBdisk space
not statedSSD
26 %of 93700 games with an official size are smaller

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

BotwaveBotwave500 MBMedian of 2026 games (n = 17940)Median of 2026 games (n = 17940)1 GBMedian of 93700 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 93700 FPSHQ games1 GBLargest: AlbatrossLargest: Albatross2000 GBBotwaveBotwave500 MBMedian of 2026 games (n = 17940)Median of 2026 games (n = 17940)1 GBMedian of 93700 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 93700 FPSHQ games1 GBLargest: AlbatrossLargest: Albatross2000 GB

Source: official system requirements (the game’s Steam page), captured Oct 5, 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 Botwave 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 345–525 320–485 255–385
GeForce RTX 4090 S 340–520 305–470 220–330
GeForce RTX 5080 S 335–515 290–450 190–290
GeForce RTX 4080 Super A 330–505 280–430 170–265
GeForce RTX 4080 A 325–500 270–415 165–250
Radeon RX 7900 XTX A 325–500 270–415 165–250
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti A 320–495 260–405 155–240
Radeon RX 9070 XT A 315–490 255–395 150–230
Radeon RX 7900 XT A 305–475 240–365 135–210
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super A 310–485 250–385 145–220
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti B 300–465 230–355 130–200
Radeon RX 9070 A 295–460 225–350 125–195

* 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 Botwave

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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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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26
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

26/100
FPSHQ load index
200–315FPS
FPS on RTX 3060, 1080p High model estimate
190–295FPS
FPS on RTX 4070, 1440p Ultra model estimate
10
of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS (1440p Ultra)
4GB
minimum RAM
2026
release year
In short

Can my PC run Botwave?

Botwave (2026): FPSHQ load index 26 out of 100. Per the FPSHQ model, GeForce RTX 3060 delivers 200–315 FPS at 1080p High and GeForce RTX 4070 190–295 FPS at 1440p Ultra; 10 of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS at 1440p Ultra. Developer's minimum GPU: Intel HD Graphics 4000 or equivalent; minimum RAM: 4 GB. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam (checked Oct 5, 2026); FPSHQ model estimate (not a measurement). (model accuracy)

FPSHQ load index
26 FPSHQ index
RTX 3060 · 1080p High
228 FPS model estimate
RTX 4070 · 1440p Ultra
247 FPS model estimate
updated · source: FPS Botwave, 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 Botwave?
Genre: Action. Single-player only.
How big is Botwave and does it need an SSD?
Botwave needs 500 MB of free disk space according to its official requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Oct 5, 2026). The requirements of Botwave do not state a drive type — an SSD is not officially required; it only speeds up loading.
Who are the developer and publisher?
Developer: Melonpiece. Publisher: Melonpiece.
When was or will the game be released?
Released: 2026-04-07.
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 or equivalent. 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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