Caffeine

Caffeine

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Release date 2015-10-12
Genre Adventure
What hardware does Caffeine need?

Caffeine 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

Caffeine is a game by Incandescent Imaging. Steam release date: October 12, 2015. Minimum graphics card per Steam: 1GB Dedicated Graphics Card. It needs at least 4 GB of RAM.

Description

Caffeine is a quirky first person adventure game with environmental puzzles and a dab of psychological horror. You awaken aboard one of these caffeine mining stations alone. Before long you realize that you are a young boy with no memory of what has transpired on this seemingly empty space station.

Data: the game’s Steam store page

About the game

Developer
Incandescent Imaging
Publisher
Incandescent Imaging
Release date
October 12, 2015
PC platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux

Caffeine system requirements

Component Minimum Recommended
OS Microsoft Windows 7 and above Microsoft Windows 7 and above
Processor 2Ghz Dual Core Processor 2.8Ghz Quad Core or Higher
Memory 4 GB ОЗУ 8 GB ОЗУ
Graphics 1GB Dedicated Graphics Card AMD R9 270 or Nvidia GeForce 760 or Higher (2GB+ Recommended)
DirectX версии 11 версии 11
Storage 4 GB 4 GB
Поддержка VR SteamVR or Oculus PC. Keyboard or gamepad required —

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

How big is Caffeine and does it need an SSD

Caffeine 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 122210 games with an official size are smaller

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

CaffeineCaffeine4 GBMedian of 2015 games (n = 2222)Median of 2015 games (n = 2222)500 MBMedian of 122210 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 122210 FPSHQ games1 GBLargest: AlbatrossLargest: Albatross2000 GBCaffeineCaffeine4 GBMedian of 2015 games (n = 2222)Median of 2015 games (n = 2222)500 MBMedian of 122210 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 122210 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 Caffeine 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 Caffeine

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)
4GB
minimum RAM
2015
release year
In short

Can my PC run Caffeine?

Caffeine (2015): 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: 1GB Dedicated Graphics Card; minimum RAM: 4 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
33 FPSHQ index
RTX 3060 · 1080p High
171 FPS model estimate
RTX 4070 · 1440p Ultra
186 FPS model estimate
updated · source: FPS Caffeine, FPSHQ model estimate

Frequently asked questions about the game

What are the minimum system requirements for Caffeine?
Minimum configuration: 2Ghz Dual Core Processor, 1GB Dedicated Graphics Card, 4 GB RAM, 4 GB of disk space.
On which platforms is the game available?
The game is available on: Windows, macOS, Linux.
How big is Caffeine and does it need an SSD?
Caffeine 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 Caffeine do not state a drive type — an SSD is not officially required; it only speeds up loading.
What is the genre of Caffeine?
Genre: Adventure. Single-player only.
Who are the developer and publisher?
Developer: Incandescent Imaging. Publisher: Incandescent Imaging.
When was or will the game be released?
Released: 2015-10-12.
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: 1GB Dedicated Graphics Card. 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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