Curation

Curation

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Release date 2026-02-13
Genre Simulation
What hardware does Curation need?

Curation has an FPSHQ demand score of 31/100: 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

Curation is a game by Circle Back Games. Steam release date: February 13, 2026. Minimum graphics card per Steam: Intel HD Graphics 620 or better. It needs at least 4 GB of RAM.

Description

Curation is an award-winning Sandbox style Building/Management Sim where the goal is to run a successful museum. Build, customise, and expand your dream museum into a place of science and history, wonder and mystery!

Data: the game’s Steam store page

About the game

Developer
Circle Back Games
Publisher
Circle Back Games
Release date
February 13, 2026
PC platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux

Curation system requirements

Component Minimum
OS Windows 11
Processor Intel Pentium 4415U or better
Memory 4 GB ОЗУ
Graphics Intel HD Graphics 620 or better
Storage 2 GB
Sound card Working
Поддержка VR N/A

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

How big is Curation and does it need an SSD

Curation needs 2 GB of disk space, according to its official system requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Oct 7, 2026). requirements

2 GBdisk space
not statedSSD
56 %of 76782 games with an official size are smaller

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

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Source: official system requirements (the game’s Steam page), captured Oct 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 Curation 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 315–480 285–435 210–320
GeForce RTX 4090 S 310–470 270–410 175–270
GeForce RTX 5080 S 300–460 250–385 155–235
GeForce RTX 4080 Super A 290–450 235–365 140–215
GeForce RTX 4080 A 285–440 225–350 130–200
Radeon RX 7900 XTX A 285–445 230–350 130–205
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti A 280–435 220–340 125–195
Radeon RX 9070 XT A 275–430 215–330 120–185
Radeon RX 7900 XT A 260–410 195–305 105–170
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super A 270–420 205–320 115–180
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti B 255–400 190–295 100–160
Radeon RX 9070 A 250–395 185–290 100–160

* 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 Curation

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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31
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

31/100
FPSHQ load index
160–255FPS
FPS on RTX 3060, 1080p High model estimate
155–240FPS
FPS on RTX 4070, 1440p Ultra model estimate
8
of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS (1440p Ultra)
4GB
minimum RAM
2026
release year
In short

Can my PC run Curation?

Curation (2026): FPSHQ load index 31 out of 100. Per the FPSHQ model, GeForce RTX 3060 delivers 160–255 FPS at 1080p High and GeForce RTX 4070 155–240 FPS at 1440p Ultra; 8 of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS at 1440p Ultra. Developer's minimum GPU: Intel HD Graphics 620 or better; minimum RAM: 4 GB. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam (checked Oct 7, 2026); FPSHQ model estimate (not a measurement). (model accuracy)

FPSHQ load index
31 FPSHQ index
RTX 3060 · 1080p High
184 FPS model estimate
RTX 4070 · 1440p Ultra
200 FPS model estimate
updated · source: FPS Curation, FPSHQ model estimate

Frequently asked questions about the game

What are the minimum system requirements for Curation?
Minimum configuration: Intel Pentium 4415U or better, Intel HD Graphics 620 or better, 4 GB RAM, 2 GB of disk space.
On which platforms is the game available?
The game is available on: Windows, macOS, Linux.
How big is Curation and does it need an SSD?
Curation needs 2 GB of free disk space according to its official requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Oct 7, 2026). The requirements of Curation do not state a drive type — an SSD is not officially required; it only speeds up loading.
What is the genre of Curation?
Genre: Simulation. Single-player only.
Who are the developer and publisher?
Developer: Circle Back Games. Publisher: Circle Back Games.
When was or will the game be released?
Released: 2026-02-13.
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 620 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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