CRYPTARK

CRYPTARK

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Release date 2017-06-20
Genre Action
Metacritic 80/100
What hardware does CRYPTARK need?

CRYPTARK has an FPSHQ demand score of 62/100: a demanding game — RTX 4060 / RX 7600 or better for high settings at 1080p–1440p. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam.

requirements · data updated · methodology

CRYPTARK is a game by Alientrap. Steam release date: June 20, 2017. Steam reviews: 912. Minimum graphics card per Steam: Geforce 9600 GS, Radeon HD4000, Shader Model 3.0, 512 MB. It needs at least 1 GB of RAM.

Description

Cryptark is a 2D sci-fi shooter where you take on the role of a heavily armed privateer seeking to earn government contracts by boarding deadly alien space-hulks. It's up to you to strategize a plan of attack, pick an equipment loadout, and destroy the central core to be victorious.

Data: the game’s Steam store page

About the game

Developer
Alientrap
Publisher
Alientrap
Release date
June 20, 2017
PC platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Mode
multiplayer / co-op
Steam reviews
912
Metacritic
80/100

CRYPTARK system requirements

Component Minimum
OS XP/Vista/Windows 7
Processor Dual-core processor (Intel Dual Core 2.0 GHz or AMD Athlon X2 5200+ 2.6 GHz)
Memory 1 GB ОЗУ
Graphics Geforce 9600 GS, Radeon HD4000, Shader Model 3.0, 512 MB
DirectX версии 9.0c
Storage 700 MB

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

How big is CRYPTARK and does it need an SSD

CRYPTARK needs 700 MB of disk space, according to its official system requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Oct 3, 2026). requirements

700 MBdisk space
not statedSSD
40 %of 122150 games with an official size are smaller

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

CRYPTARKCRYPTARK700 MBMedian of 2017 games (n = 5303)Median of 2017 games (n = 5303)765 MBMedian of 122150 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 122150 FPSHQ games1 GBLargest: AlbatrossLargest: Albatross2000 GBCRYPTARKCRYPTARK700 MBMedian of 2017 games (n = 5303)Median of 2017 games (n = 5303)765 MBMedian of 122150 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 122150 FPSHQ games1 GBLargest: AlbatrossLargest: Albatross2000 GB

Source: official system requirements (the game’s Steam page), captured Oct 3, 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 CRYPTARK 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 190–320 150–250 87–145
GeForce RTX 4090 S 175–295 130–215 71–120
GeForce RTX 5080 S 160–270 115–190 61–105
GeForce RTX 4080 Super A 145–250 100–175 55–93
GeForce RTX 4080 A 140–235 98–165 51–87
Radeon RX 7900 XTX A 140–240 99–165 52–88
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti A 135–225 94–155 49–83
Radeon RX 9070 XT A 130–220 91–150 47–81
Radeon RX 7900 XT A 115–200 81–135 42–72
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super A 125–215 87–145 45–77
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti B 115–195 79–130 41–69
Radeon RX 9070 A 110–190 76–130 39–67

* 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 CRYPTARK

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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GameCRYPTARK
Resolution
Graphics preset

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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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62
Demand
out of 100

The higher it is, the more powerful a PC you need. Moderate load.

80
Metacritic
press score

Average review score.

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Key figures

Unique FPSHQ metrics from this page's data

62/100
FPSHQ load index
66–110FPS
FPS on RTX 3060, 1080p High model estimate
63–105FPS
FPS on RTX 4070, 1440p Ultra model estimate
3
of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS (1440p Ultra)
1GB
minimum RAM
2017
release year
In short

Can my PC run CRYPTARK?

CRYPTARK (2017): FPSHQ load index 62 out of 100. Per the FPSHQ model, GeForce RTX 3060 delivers 66–110 FPS at 1080p High and GeForce RTX 4070 63–105 FPS at 1440p Ultra; 3 of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS at 1440p Ultra. Developer's minimum GPU: Geforce 9600 GS, Radeon HD4000, Shader Model 3.0, 512 MB; minimum RAM: 1 GB. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam (checked Oct 3, 2026); FPSHQ model estimate (not a measurement). (model accuracy)

FPSHQ load index
62 FPSHQ index
RTX 3060 · 1080p High
78 FPS model estimate
RTX 4070 · 1440p Ultra
85 FPS model estimate
updated · source: FPS CRYPTARK, FPSHQ model estimate

Frequently asked questions about the game

On which platforms is the game available?
The game is available on: Windows, macOS, Linux.
What is the genre of CRYPTARK?
Genre: Action. Has multiplayer.
How big is CRYPTARK and does it need an SSD?
CRYPTARK needs 700 MB of free disk space according to its official requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Oct 3, 2026). The requirements of CRYPTARK do not state a drive type — an SSD is not officially required; it only speeds up loading.
Who are the developer and publisher?
Developer: Alientrap. Publisher: Alientrap.
Is CRYPTARK worth buying?
Metacritic score: 80/100. Steam user score: ?%. FPSHQ rating: —/5. Decide based on this data and our review above.
When was or will the game be released?
Released: 2017-06-20.
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: Geforce 9600 GS, Radeon HD4000, Shader Model 3.0, 512 MB. 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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