Cantata

Cantata

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Release date 2023-08-15
Genre Strategy
What hardware does Cantata need?

Cantata 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

Cantata is a game by Afterschool Studio. Steam release date: August 15, 2023. Steam reviews: 127. Minimum graphics card per Steam: Intel HD 4600. It needs at least 4 GB of RAM.

Description

Crash-landed in the universe of Cantata, will you expand your empire or bring peace to the war torn planet? Grow your army, manage resources and discover the colourful planet of Shoal, its people, and the armed forces overrunning this land in this genre-defining Grand Tactics game.

Data: the game’s Steam store page

About the game

Developer
Afterschool Studio
Publisher
Modern Wolf
Release date
August 15, 2023
PC platforms
Windows
Mode
multiplayer / co-op
Steam reviews
127

Cantata system requirements

Component Minimum Recommended
OS Windows 10 Windows 10
Processor 5th Generation Core i3 or equivalent 5th Generation Core i5 or equivalent
Memory 4 GB ОЗУ 8 GB ОЗУ
Graphics Intel HD 4600 Intel HD 4600
Storage 2 GB 2 GB

64-разрядные процессор и операционная система

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

How big is Cantata and does it need an SSD

Cantata needs 2 GB of disk space, according to its official system requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Nov 8, 2026). requirements

2 GBdisk space
not statedSSD
59 %of 122274 games with an official size are smaller

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

CantataCantata2 GBMedian of 2023 games (n = 11830)Median of 2023 games (n = 11830)1 GBMedian of 122274 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 122274 FPSHQ games1 GBLargest: AlbatrossLargest: Albatross2000 GBCantataCantata2 GBMedian of 2023 games (n = 11830)Median of 2023 games (n = 11830)1 GBMedian of 122274 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 122274 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 Cantata 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 325–545 300–500 235–400
GeForce RTX 4090 S 320–535 290–480 200–340
GeForce RTX 5080 S 315–530 275–460 175–300
GeForce RTX 4080 Super A 310–520 265–440 160–275
GeForce RTX 4080 A 305–515 255–425 150–260
Radeon RX 7900 XTX A 305–515 255–425 150–260
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti A 300–505 250–415 145–245
Radeon RX 9070 XT A 300–500 245–405 140–240
Radeon RX 7900 XT A 285–485 225–375 125–215
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super A 295–495 235–395 135–230
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti B 285–475 220–365 120–205
Radeon RX 9070 A 280–470 215–360 115–200

* 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 Cantata

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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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
195–320FPS
FPS on RTX 3060, 1080p High model estimate
180–305FPS
FPS on RTX 4070, 1440p Ultra model estimate
10
of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS (1440p Ultra)
4GB
minimum RAM
2023
release year
In short

Can my PC run Cantata?

Cantata (2023): FPSHQ load index 26 out of 100. Per the FPSHQ model, GeForce RTX 3060 delivers 195–320 FPS at 1080p High and GeForce RTX 4070 180–305 FPS at 1440p Ultra; 10 of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS at 1440p Ultra. Developer's minimum GPU: Intel HD 4600; minimum RAM: 4 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
26 FPSHQ index
RTX 3060 · 1080p High
228 FPS model estimate
RTX 4070 · 1440p Ultra
247 FPS model estimate
updated · source: FPS Cantata, FPSHQ model estimate

Frequently asked questions about the game

What are the minimum system requirements for Cantata?
Minimum configuration: 5th Generation Core i3 or equivalent, Intel HD 4600, 4 GB RAM, 2 GB of disk space.
On which platforms is the game available?
The game is available on: Windows.
How big is Cantata and does it need an SSD?
Cantata needs 2 GB of free disk space according to its official requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Nov 8, 2026). The requirements of Cantata do not state a drive type — an SSD is not officially required; it only speeds up loading.
What is the genre of Cantata?
Genre: Strategy. Has multiplayer.
Who are the developer and publisher?
Developer: Afterschool Studio. Publisher: Modern Wolf.
When was or will the game be released?
Released: 2023-08-15.
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 4600. 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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