Cateau

Cateau

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Release date 2018-10-17
Genre Indie
What hardware does Cateau need?

Cateau has an FPSHQ demand score of 29/100: 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

Cateau is a game by Lemon Curd Games. Steam release date: October 17, 2018. Minimum graphics card per Steam: Intel HD Graphics 520 equivalent or better. It needs at least 4 GB of RAM.

Description

The award-winning game Cateau is a visually, musically, and narratively beautiful experience. Enter the enchantingly atmospheric streets of Paris, getting to know truly distinct characters while every choice you make, whether big or small, carries weight and consequence in this little adventure.

Data: the game’s Steam store page

About the game

Developer
Lemon Curd Games
Publisher
Lemon Curd Games
Release date
October 17, 2018
PC platforms
Windows

Cateau system requirements

Component Minimum Recommended
OS Windows 7 or newer Windows 7 or newer
Processor i3 6006U equivalent or better 6th generation Intel i5 equivalent or better
Memory 4 GB ОЗУ 6 GB ОЗУ
Graphics Intel HD Graphics 520 equivalent or better Intel HD Graphics 620 equivalent or better
Storage 1 GB 1 GB

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

How big is Cateau and does it need an SSD

Cateau needs 1 GB of disk space, according to its official system requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Nov 7, 2026). requirements

1 GBdisk space
not statedSSD
44 %of 122265 games with an official size are smaller

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

CateauCateau1 GBMedian of 2018 games (n = 6685)Median of 2018 games (n = 6685)600 MBMedian of 122265 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 122265 FPSHQ games1 GBLargest: AlbatrossLargest: Albatross2000 GBCateauCateau1 GBMedian of 2018 games (n = 6685)Median of 2018 games (n = 6685)600 MBMedian of 122265 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 122265 FPSHQ games1 GBLargest: AlbatrossLargest: Albatross2000 GB

Source: official system requirements (the game’s Steam page), captured Nov 7, 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 Cateau 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 305–510 280–465 210–355
GeForce RTX 4090 S 300–505 265–445 180–300
GeForce RTX 5080 S 295–495 250–420 155–265
GeForce RTX 4080 Super A 290–485 240–395 140–240
GeForce RTX 4080 A 285–475 230–385 130–225
Radeon RX 7900 XTX A 285–475 230–385 130–225
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti A 280–470 220–370 125–215
Radeon RX 9070 XT A 275–465 220–365 120–210
Radeon RX 7900 XT A 265–440 200–335 110–190
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super A 270–455 210–355 115–200
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti B 255–435 195–325 105–180
Radeon RX 9070 A 255–430 190–320 100–175

* 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 Cateau

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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29
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

29/100
FPSHQ load index
170–280FPS
FPS on RTX 3060, 1080p High model estimate
160–265FPS
FPS on RTX 4070, 1440p Ultra model estimate
9
of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS (1440p Ultra)
4GB
minimum RAM
2018
release year
In short

Can my PC run Cateau?

Cateau (2018): FPSHQ load index 29 out of 100. Per the FPSHQ model, GeForce RTX 3060 delivers 170–280 FPS at 1080p High and GeForce RTX 4070 160–265 FPS at 1440p Ultra; 9 of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS at 1440p Ultra. Developer's minimum GPU: Intel HD Graphics 520 equivalent or better; minimum RAM: 4 GB. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam (checked Nov 7, 2026); FPSHQ model estimate (not a measurement). (model accuracy)

FPSHQ load index
29 FPSHQ index
RTX 3060 · 1080p High
200 FPS model estimate
RTX 4070 · 1440p Ultra
217 FPS model estimate
updated · source: FPS Cateau, FPSHQ model estimate

Frequently asked questions about the game

What are the minimum system requirements for Cateau?
Minimum configuration: i3 6006U equivalent or better, Intel HD Graphics 520 equivalent or better, 4 GB RAM, 1 GB of disk space.
On which platforms is the game available?
The game is available on: Windows.
How big is Cateau and does it need an SSD?
Cateau needs 1 GB of free disk space according to its official requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Nov 7, 2026). The requirements of Cateau do not state a drive type — an SSD is not officially required; it only speeds up loading.
What is the genre of Cateau?
Genre: Indie. Single-player only.
Who are the developer and publisher?
Developer: Lemon Curd Games. Publisher: Lemon Curd Games.
When was or will the game be released?
Released: 2018-10-17.
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 520 equivalent or better. 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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