Coldfire Keep

Coldfire Keep

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Release date 2014-05-09
Genre RPG
What hardware does Coldfire Keep need?

Coldfire Keep has an FPSHQ demand score of 45/100: 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

Coldfire Keep is a game by Steve Jarman. Steam release date: May 9, 2014. Minimum graphics card per Steam: nVidia GeForce 8800GT or AMD Radeon HD3870 (512MB VRAM with Shader Model 4.0 or higher). It needs at least 2 GB of RAM.

Description

An ancient power lies hidden, deep within Coldfire Keep, threatening the peaceful town of Newsettle. Now four friends must take it upon themselves to become heroes, and venture into the depths on a quest to secure their town's future.

Data: the game’s Steam store page

About the game

Developer
Steve Jarman
Publisher
Steve Jarman
Release date
May 9, 2014
PC platforms
Windows

Coldfire Keep system requirements

Component Minimum
OS Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8 (all 32/64 bit versions)
Processor Intel Core 2 Duo E7300 @ 2.6 GHz or AMD Athlon 64 X2 5200+ @ 2.7 GHz
Memory 2 GB ОЗУ
Graphics nVidia GeForce 8800GT or AMD Radeon HD3870 (512MB VRAM with Shader Model 4.0 or higher)
DirectX версии 9.0c
Storage 500 MB
Sound card DirectX 9.0c Compatible Sound Card with Latest Drivers

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

How big is Coldfire Keep and does it need an SSD

Coldfire Keep needs 500 MB of disk space, according to its official system requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Nov 12, 2026). requirements

500 MBdisk space
not statedSSD
29 %of 122117 games with an official size are smaller

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

Coldfire KeepColdfire Keep500 MBMedian of 2014 games (n = 1334)Median of 2014 games (n = 1334)800 MBMedian of 122117 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 122117 FPSHQ games1 GBLargest: AlbatrossLargest: Albatross2000 GBColdfire KeepColdfire Keep500 MBMedian of 2014 games (n = 1334)Median of 2014 games (n = 1334)800 MBMedian of 122117 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 122117 FPSHQ games1 GBLargest: AlbatrossLargest: Albatross2000 GB

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 Coldfire Keep 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 235–400 205–340 125–215
GeForce RTX 4090 S 225–380 180–305 105–180
GeForce RTX 5080 S 215–360 165–275 92–155
GeForce RTX 4080 Super A 200–340 150–250 82–140
GeForce RTX 4080 A 195–330 140–240 77–130
Radeon RX 7900 XTX A 195–330 145–240 77–130
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti A 190–320 135–230 74–125
Radeon RX 9070 XT A 185–315 130–225 71–125
Radeon RX 7900 XT A 170–290 120–200 63–110
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super A 180–305 125–215 68–115
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti B 165–280 115–195 61–105
Radeon RX 9070 A 160–275 110–190 59–105

* 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 Coldfire Keep

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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45
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

45/100
FPSHQ load index
99–165FPS
FPS on RTX 3060, 1080p High model estimate
94–155FPS
FPS on RTX 4070, 1440p Ultra model estimate
6
of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS (1440p Ultra)
2GB
minimum RAM
2014
release year
In short

Can my PC run Coldfire Keep?

Coldfire Keep (2014): FPSHQ load index 45 out of 100. Per the FPSHQ model, GeForce RTX 3060 delivers 99–165 FPS at 1080p High and GeForce RTX 4070 94–155 FPS at 1440p Ultra; 6 of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS at 1440p Ultra. Developer's minimum GPU: nVidia GeForce 8800GT or AMD Radeon HD3870 (512MB VRAM with Shader Model 4.0 or higher); minimum RAM: 2 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
45 FPSHQ index
RTX 3060 · 1080p High
116 FPS model estimate
RTX 4070 · 1440p Ultra
127 FPS model estimate
updated · source: FPS Coldfire Keep, 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 Coldfire Keep?
Genre: RPG. Single-player only.
How big is Coldfire Keep and does it need an SSD?
Coldfire Keep needs 500 MB of free disk space according to its official requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Nov 12, 2026). The requirements of Coldfire Keep do not state a drive type — an SSD is not officially required; it only speeds up loading.
Who are the developer and publisher?
Developer: Steve Jarman. Publisher: Steve Jarman.
When was or will the game be released?
Released: 2014-05-09.
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 8800GT or AMD Radeon HD3870 (512MB VRAM with Shader Model 4.0 or higher). 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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