Dangerous

Dangerous

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Release date 2014-12-16
Genre RPG
What hardware does Dangerous need?

Dangerous has an FPSHQ demand score of 59/100: 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

Dangerous is a game by Binary Helix. Steam release date: December 16, 2014. Minimum graphics card per Steam: 256 MB NVidia GeForce 8600 GT, ATI Radeon HD 2600 or better. It needs at least 2 GB of RAM.

Description

Dangerous is an epic 3D open and living world space combat RPG sandbox with an immersive and riveting story. Are you the feared war criminal who will destroy all life or the savior of the universe? Gather your wingmen and travel the galaxy in search of answers.

Data: the game’s Steam store page

About the game

Developer
Binary Helix
Publisher
XP
Release date
December 16, 2014
PC platforms
Windows, macOS

Dangerous system requirements

Component Minimum
OS XP, Vista, Win7, Win8
Processor Dual Core
Memory 2 GB ОЗУ
Graphics 256 MB NVidia GeForce 8600 GT, ATI Radeon HD 2600 or better
Storage 2 GB
Sound card Any

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

How big is Dangerous and does it need an SSD

Dangerous needs 2 GB of disk space, according to its official system requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Nov 11, 2026). requirements

2 GBdisk space
not statedSSD
59 %of 122259 games with an official size are smaller

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

DangerousDangerous2 GBMedian of 2014 games (n = 1334)Median of 2014 games (n = 1334)800 MBMedian of 122259 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 122259 FPSHQ games1 GBLargest: AlbatrossLargest: Albatross2000 GBDangerousDangerous2 GBMedian of 2014 games (n = 1334)Median of 2014 games (n = 1334)800 MBMedian of 122259 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 122259 FPSHQ games1 GBLargest: AlbatrossLargest: Albatross2000 GB

Source: official system requirements (the game’s Steam page), captured Nov 11, 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 Dangerous 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 195–335 160–265 93–155
GeForce RTX 4090 S 180–305 135–230 75–130
GeForce RTX 5080 S 165–285 120–205 65–110
GeForce RTX 4080 Super A 155–260 110–185 58–98
GeForce RTX 4080 A 145–250 105–175 55–93
Radeon RX 7900 XTX A 150–250 105–175 55–93
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti A 140–240 100–165 52–88
Radeon RX 9070 XT A 135–235 97–160 50–86
Radeon RX 7900 XT A 125–215 86–145 45–77
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super A 130–225 93–155 48–82
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti B 120–205 84–140 43–73
Radeon RX 9070 A 115–200 82–135 42–72

* 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 Dangerous

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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59
Demand
out of 100

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

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Key figures

Unique FPSHQ metrics from this page's data

59/100
FPSHQ load index
71–115FPS
FPS on RTX 3060, 1080p High model estimate
67–110FPS
FPS on RTX 4070, 1440p Ultra model estimate
5
of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS (1440p Ultra)
2GB
minimum RAM
2014
release year
In short

Can my PC run Dangerous?

Dangerous (2014): FPSHQ load index 59 out of 100. Per the FPSHQ model, GeForce RTX 3060 delivers 71–115 FPS at 1080p High and GeForce RTX 4070 67–110 FPS at 1440p Ultra; 5 of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS at 1440p Ultra. Developer's minimum GPU: 256 MB NVidia GeForce 8600 GT, ATI Radeon HD 2600 or better; minimum RAM: 2 GB. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam (checked Nov 11, 2026); FPSHQ model estimate (not a measurement). (model accuracy)

FPSHQ load index
59 FPSHQ index
RTX 3060 · 1080p High
83 FPS model estimate
RTX 4070 · 1440p Ultra
90 FPS model estimate
updated · source: FPS Dangerous, FPSHQ model estimate

Frequently asked questions about the game

What are the minimum system requirements for Dangerous?
Minimum configuration: Dual Core, 256 MB NVidia GeForce 8600 GT, ATI Radeon HD 2600 or better, 2 GB RAM, 2 GB of disk space.
On which platforms is the game available?
The game is available on: Windows, macOS.
How big is Dangerous and does it need an SSD?
Dangerous needs 2 GB of free disk space according to its official requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Nov 11, 2026). The requirements of Dangerous do not state a drive type — an SSD is not officially required; it only speeds up loading.
What is the genre of Dangerous?
Genre: RPG. Single-player only.
Who are the developer and publisher?
Developer: Binary Helix. Publisher: XP.
When was or will the game be released?
Released: 2014-12-16.
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: 256 MB NVidia GeForce 8600 GT, ATI Radeon HD 2600 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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