Butterbies

Butterbies

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Release date 2019-01-18
Genre Simulation
What hardware does Butterbies need?

Butterbies 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

Butterbies is a game by Raquel Perez, Jorge Alvarez, Oscar Crespo. Steam release date: January 18, 2019. Minimum graphics card per Steam: Intel HD. It needs at least 2 GB of RAM.

Description

Meet the Butterbies.. your new best friends... Our little baby caterpillar egg is lost and needs your help! Can you take care of our lost egg, clean, feed and play mini games with your own virtual pet and watch it grow into a beautiful butterfly? Who knows when it grows up it may be a Princess, Witch, Mermaid, Doctor or Fairy Butterfly.

Data: the game’s Steam store page

About the game

Developer
Raquel Perez, Jorge Alvarez, Oscar Crespo
Publisher
Parakite LTD
Release date
January 18, 2019
PC platforms
Windows

Butterbies system requirements

Component Minimum Recommended
OS Windows 7 Windows 7
Processor i3 3rd generation i7 - 3770
Memory 2 GB ОЗУ 2 GB ОЗУ
Graphics Intel HD GTX 760
Storage 400 MB 400 MB

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

How big is Butterbies and does it need an SSD

Butterbies needs 400 MB of disk space, according to its official system requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Nov 8, 2026). requirements

400 MBdisk space
not statedSSD
26 %of 122263 games with an official size are smaller

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

ButterbiesButterbies400 MBMedian of 2019 games (n = 6570)Median of 2019 games (n = 6570)800 MBMedian of 122263 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 122263 FPSHQ games1 GBLargest: AlbatrossLargest: Albatross2000 GBButterbiesButterbies400 MBMedian of 2019 games (n = 6570)Median of 2019 games (n = 6570)800 MBMedian of 122263 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 122263 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 Butterbies 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 Butterbies

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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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)
2GB
minimum RAM
2019
release year
In short

Can my PC run Butterbies?

Butterbies (2019): 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; minimum RAM: 2 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 Butterbies, 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 Butterbies?
Genre: Simulation. Single-player only.
How big is Butterbies and does it need an SSD?
Butterbies needs 400 MB of free disk space according to its official requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Nov 8, 2026). The requirements of Butterbies do not state a drive type — an SSD is not officially required; it only speeds up loading.
Who are the developer and publisher?
Developer: Raquel Perez, Jorge Alvarez, Oscar Crespo. Publisher: Parakite LTD.
When was or will the game be released?
Released: 2019-01-18.
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: Intel HD. 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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