CRAKEN

CRAKEN

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Release date 2018-12-14
Genre Action Adventure
What hardware does CRAKEN need?

CRAKEN has an FPSHQ demand score of 30/100: 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

CRAKEN is a game by StEaMPuNk GaMeS. Steam release date: December 14, 2018. Minimum graphics card per Steam: GeForce 460/Radeon HD 5850/Intel HD 4600 with at least 1024 MB video RAM. It needs at least 4 GB of RAM.

Description

Craken is fresh air in the summer heat, a pirate action that sends you into sea adventures, immersed in an atmosphere of carefree piracy and violence! You have to find the treasure of Craken and take the chest in the open ocean, teeming with sharks, and smelling of salt and insane pirates.

Data: the game’s Steam store page

About the game

Developer
StEaMPuNk GaMeS
Publisher
StEaMPuNk GaMeS
Release date
December 14, 2018
PC platforms
Windows
Mode
multiplayer / co-op

CRAKEN system requirements

Component Minimum Recommended
OS Windows Vista Windows 10
Processor 2 GHz —
Memory 4 GB MB ОЗУ —
Graphics GeForce 460/Radeon HD 5850/Intel HD 4600 with at least 1024 MB video RAM —
DirectX версии 9.0c —
Storage 500 MB —
Network Широкополосное подключение к интернету —

64-разрядные процессор и операционная система

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

How big is CRAKEN and does it need an SSD

CRAKEN needs 500 MB of disk space, according to its official system requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Nov 7, 2026). requirements

500 MBdisk space
not statedSSD
29 %of 122276 games with an official size are smaller

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

CRAKENCRAKEN500 MBMedian of 2018 games (n = 6685)Median of 2018 games (n = 6685)600 MBMedian of 122276 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 122276 FPSHQ games1 GBLargest: AlbatrossLargest: Albatross2000 GBCRAKENCRAKEN500 MBMedian of 2018 games (n = 6685)Median of 2018 games (n = 6685)600 MBMedian of 122276 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 122276 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 CRAKEN 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 300–505 275–455 205–345
GeForce RTX 4090 S 295–495 260–430 170–290
GeForce RTX 5080 S 290–485 245–405 150–255
GeForce RTX 4080 Super A 280–475 230–385 135–230
GeForce RTX 4080 A 275–465 220–370 125–215
Radeon RX 7900 XTX A 275–465 225–375 125–220
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti A 270–455 215–360 120–205
Radeon RX 9070 XT A 270–450 210–350 115–200
Radeon RX 7900 XT A 255–430 195–325 105–180
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super A 265–445 205–340 110–195
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti B 250–420 185–315 100–175
Radeon RX 9070 A 245–415 185–305 99–170

* 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 CRAKEN

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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Laptops only: the mode (TGP) from the vendor utility or an overlay. A measurement with power helps show laptop FPS more precisely.
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30
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

30/100
FPSHQ load index
160–270FPS
FPS on RTX 3060, 1080p High model estimate
155–255FPS
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 CRAKEN?

CRAKEN (2018): FPSHQ load index 30 out of 100. Per the FPSHQ model, GeForce RTX 3060 delivers 160–270 FPS at 1080p High and GeForce RTX 4070 155–255 FPS at 1440p Ultra; 9 of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS at 1440p Ultra. Developer's minimum GPU: GeForce 460/Radeon HD 5850/Intel HD 4600 with at least 1024 MB video RAM; 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
30 FPSHQ index
RTX 3060 · 1080p High
192 FPS model estimate
RTX 4070 · 1440p Ultra
208 FPS model estimate
updated · source: FPS CRAKEN, 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 CRAKEN?
Genre: Action Adventure. Has multiplayer.
How big is CRAKEN and does it need an SSD?
CRAKEN needs 500 MB of free disk space according to its official requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Nov 7, 2026). The requirements of CRAKEN do not state a drive type — an SSD is not officially required; it only speeds up loading.
Who are the developer and publisher?
Developer: StEaMPuNk GaMeS. Publisher: StEaMPuNk GaMeS.
When was or will the game be released?
Released: 2018-12-14.
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: GeForce 460/Radeon HD 5850/Intel HD 4600 with at least 1024 MB video RAM. 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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