Clockworks

Clockworks

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Release date 2026-07-20
Genre Indie
What hardware does Clockworks need?

Clockworks has an FPSHQ demand score of 46/100: moderate requirements — runs on mid-range cards like the RTX 3060 / RX 6600. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam.

requirements · data updated · methodology

Clockworks is a game by Hellfire Forge Games. Steam release date: July 20, 2026. Minimum graphics card per Steam: NVIDIA GeForce GT 610 or equivalent. It needs at least 4 GB of RAM.

Description

Navigate intricate clockwork environments, experiment with creative mechanics, and overcome thoughtfully designed challenges. Trapped in a twisted dimension warped by mysterious forces, you’ll uncover the cause behind its strange workings while racing against time to escape.

Data: the game’s Steam store page

About the game

Developer
Hellfire Forge Games
Publisher
Hellfire Forge Games
Release date
July 20, 2026
PC platforms
Windows

Clockworks system requirements

Component Minimum Recommended
OS Windows 10 Windows 10 / 11
Processor Intel Core i3-6100 or equivalent Intel Core i5 or newer
Memory 4 GB ОЗУ 8 GB ОЗУ
Graphics NVIDIA GeForce GT 610 or equivalent NVIDIA GTX 750 Ti or better
Storage 200 MB 200 MB
Sound card DirectX Compatible DirectX Compatible

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

How big is Clockworks and does it need an SSD

Clockworks needs 200 MB of disk space, according to its official system requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Oct 4, 2026). requirements

200 MBdisk space
not statedSSD
10 %of 91744 games with an official size are smaller

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

ClockworksClockworks200 MBMedian of 2026 games (n = 17897)Median of 2026 games (n = 17897)1 GBMedian of 91744 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 91744 FPSHQ games1 GBLargest: AlbatrossLargest: Albatross2000 GBClockworksClockworks200 MBMedian of 2026 games (n = 17897)Median of 2026 games (n = 17897)1 GBMedian of 91744 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 91744 FPSHQ games1 GBLargest: AlbatrossLargest: Albatross2000 GB

Source: official system requirements (the game’s Steam page), captured Oct 4, 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 Clockworks 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 250–380 210–325 135–205
GeForce RTX 4090 S 235–365 185–290 110–165
GeForce RTX 5080 S 225–345 170–260 97–145
GeForce RTX 4080 Super A 210–325 155–240 86–130
GeForce RTX 4080 A 205–315 145–225 81–125
Radeon RX 7900 XTX A 205–315 145–230 82–125
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti A 195–305 140–220 77–120
Radeon RX 9070 XT A 190–300 135–215 74–115
Radeon RX 7900 XT A 175–275 120–190 66–105
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super A 185–290 130–205 71–110
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti B 170–270 115–185 64–98
Radeon RX 9070 A 165–260 115–180 62–95

* 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 Clockworks

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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46
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

46/100
FPSHQ load index
100–155FPS
FPS on RTX 3060, 1080p High model estimate
96–150FPS
FPS on RTX 4070, 1440p Ultra model estimate
6
of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS (1440p Ultra)
4GB
minimum RAM
2026
release year
In short

Can my PC run Clockworks?

Clockworks (2026): FPSHQ load index 46 out of 100. Per the FPSHQ model, GeForce RTX 3060 delivers 100–155 FPS at 1080p High and GeForce RTX 4070 96–150 FPS at 1440p Ultra; 6 of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS at 1440p Ultra. Developer's minimum GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GT 610 or equivalent; minimum RAM: 4 GB. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam (checked Oct 4, 2026); FPSHQ model estimate (not a measurement). (model accuracy)

FPSHQ load index
46 FPSHQ index
RTX 3060 · 1080p High
113 FPS model estimate
RTX 4070 · 1440p Ultra
123 FPS model estimate
updated · source: FPS Clockworks, 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 Clockworks?
Genre: Indie. Single-player only.
How big is Clockworks and does it need an SSD?
Clockworks needs 200 MB of free disk space according to its official requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Oct 4, 2026). The requirements of Clockworks do not state a drive type — an SSD is not officially required; it only speeds up loading.
Who are the developer and publisher?
Developer: Hellfire Forge Games. Publisher: Hellfire Forge Games.
When was or will the game be released?
Released: 2026-07-20.
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: NVIDIA GeForce GT 610 or equivalent. 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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