CastleStorm
CastleStorm has an FPSHQ demand score of 18/100: a light game — runs even on budget and older graphics cards. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam.
CastleStorm is a game by Zen Studios. Steam release date: July 29, 2013. Steam reviews: 1 262. Minimum graphics card per Steam: GeForce 6600 / Radeon 9800 / Intel HD 2000.
About the game
- Developer
- Zen Studios
- Publisher
- Zen Studios
- Release date
- July 29, 2013
- PC platforms
- Windows
- Mode
- multiplayer / co-op
- Steam reviews
- 1 262
- Metacritic
- 73/100
- Steam store page
- store.steampowered.com/app/241410
CastleStorm system requirements
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows XP/Windows Vista/Windows 7/Windows 8 | Windows XP/Windows Vista/Windows 7/Windows 8 |
| Processor | Single Core CPU @ 1.6GHz | Dual Core CPU @ 2.00GHz |
| Memory | 512 MB RAM | 1024 MB RAM |
| Graphics | GeForce 6600 / Radeon 9800 / Intel HD 2000 | GeForce 8600 / Radeon HD 3670 / Intel HD 4000 |
| DirectX | 9.0 | 9.0c |
| Storage | 500 MB HD space | 800 MB HD space |
| Sound | DirectX compatible sound card | DirectX compatible sound card |
| Other Requirements | — | Broadband Internet connection |
Source: the game’s Steam page — requirements published by the developer.
How big is CastleStorm and does it need an SSD
CastleStorm needs 500 MB of free space for minimum requirements and 800 MB for recommended (the game’s Steam page, data as of Nov 12, 2026). requirements
The requirements of CastleStorm do not state a drive type — an SSD is not officially required; it only speeds up loading.
Source: official system requirements (the game’s Steam page), captured Nov 12, 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 CastleStorm 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 | 390–655 | 370–610 | 335–560 |
| GeForce RTX 4090 | S | 390–655 | 365–605 | 300–505 |
| GeForce RTX 5080 | S | 390–650 | 355–590 | 270–455 |
| GeForce RTX 4080 Super | A | 385–645 | 350–580 | 245–420 |
| GeForce RTX 4080 | A | 385–645 | 345–575 | 235–400 |
| Radeon RX 7900 XTX | A | 385–645 | 345–575 | 235–400 |
| GeForce RTX 5070 Ti | A | 380–640 | 340–565 | 225–380 |
| Radeon RX 9070 XT | A | 380–635 | 335–560 | 220–370 |
| Radeon RX 7900 XT | A | 375–625 | 320–535 | 195–335 |
| GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super | A | 380–635 | 330–550 | 210–355 |
| GeForce RTX 3090 Ti | B | 370–625 | 315–525 | 190–325 |
| Radeon RX 9070 | A | 370–620 | 310–520 | 185–315 |
* 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
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Green — 60+ FPS (comfortable), yellow — 30–60 (playable), red — below 30. Dashed line marks 60 FPS.
Which graphics cards can run CastleStorm
The most affordable cards the FPSHQ model expects to reach 60+ FPS at 1080p High. This is an estimate, not a measurement.
- Radeon RX Vega 64 ≈63 FPS
- GeForce GTX 1660 ≈63 FPS
- GeForce GTX 1660 Ti ≈68 FPS
- GeForce GTX 1660 Super ≈69 FPS
- GeForce GTX 1070 ≈77 FPS
- Radeon RX 5600 XT ≈81 FPS
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Can my PC run CastleStorm?
CastleStorm (2013): FPSHQ load index 18 out of 100. Per the FPSHQ model, GeForce RTX 3060 delivers 295–485 FPS at 1080p High and GeForce RTX 4070 275–455 FPS at 1440p Ultra; 12 of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS at 1440p Ultra. Developer's minimum GPU: GeForce 6600 / Radeon 9800 / Intel HD 2000; minimum RAM: — GB. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam (checked Nov 12, 2026); FPSHQ model estimate (not a measurement). (model accuracy)
- FPSHQ load index
- 18 FPSHQ index
- RTX 3060 · 1080p High
- 348 FPS model estimate
- RTX 4070 · 1440p Ultra
- 372 FPS model estimate
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