Dark Raid

Dark Raid

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Release date 2014-06-03
Genre Action
What hardware does Dark Raid need?

Dark Raid has an FPSHQ demand score of 39/100: 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

Dark Raid is a game by Vector Games. Steam release date: June 3, 2014. Minimum graphics card per Steam: SM3-Compatible Video Card. It needs at least 2 GB of RAM.

Description

Dark Raid is a Retro FPS Action game developed by an indie developer 'Vector Games'.Dark Raid is a new concept of mixing good old-school FPS game styles and new generation graphics and game-play.Brace your selves to fight with sinister enemies and save the world!

Data: the game’s Steam store page

About the game

Developer
Vector Games
Publisher
Vector Games
Release date
June 3, 2014
PC platforms
Windows
Mode
multiplayer / co-op

Dark Raid system requirements

Component Minimum Recommended
OS Windows XP SP2, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8 Windows XP SP2, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8
Processor 2.0+ GHz Processor 3.0+ GHz Processor
Memory 2 GB ОЗУ 4 GB ОЗУ
Graphics SM3-Compatible Video Card GeForce 500 Series or Higher Video Card
DirectX версии 9.0c версии 9.0c
Storage 4 GB 4 GB
Network Широкополосное подключение к интернету Широкополосное подключение к интернету

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

How big is Dark Raid and does it need an SSD

Dark Raid needs 4 GB of disk space, according to its official system requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Nov 12, 2026). requirements

4 GBdisk space
not statedSSD
76 %of 122158 games with an official size are smaller

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

Dark RaidDark Raid4 GBMedian of 2014 games (n = 1334)Median of 2014 games (n = 1334)800 MBMedian of 122158 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 122158 FPSHQ games1 GBLargest: AlbatrossLargest: Albatross2000 GBDark RaidDark Raid4 GBMedian of 2014 games (n = 1334)Median of 2014 games (n = 1334)800 MBMedian of 122158 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 122158 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 Dark Raid 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 260–435 230–380 150–255
GeForce RTX 4090 S 250–420 205–345 125–210
GeForce RTX 5080 S 240–405 190–320 110–185
GeForce RTX 4080 Super A 230–385 175–295 98–165
GeForce RTX 4080 A 225–375 170–280 92–155
Radeon RX 7900 XTX A 225–380 170–285 93–160
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti A 215–365 160–270 88–150
Radeon RX 9070 XT A 215–360 155–265 85–145
Radeon RX 7900 XT A 200–335 140–240 76–130
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super A 205–350 150–255 81–140
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti B 190–325 135–230 73–125
Radeon RX 9070 A 190–320 135–225 71–125

* 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 Dark Raid

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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39
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

39/100
FPSHQ load index
115–195FPS
FPS on RTX 3060, 1080p High model estimate
110–185FPS
FPS on RTX 4070, 1440p Ultra model estimate
7
of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS (1440p Ultra)
2GB
minimum RAM
2014
release year
In short

Can my PC run Dark Raid?

Dark Raid (2014): FPSHQ load index 39 out of 100. Per the FPSHQ model, GeForce RTX 3060 delivers 115–195 FPS at 1080p High and GeForce RTX 4070 110–185 FPS at 1440p Ultra; 7 of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS at 1440p Ultra. Developer's minimum GPU: SM3-Compatible Video Card; 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
39 FPSHQ index
RTX 3060 · 1080p High
139 FPS model estimate
RTX 4070 · 1440p Ultra
151 FPS model estimate
updated · source: FPS Dark Raid, FPSHQ model estimate

Frequently asked questions about the game

What are the minimum system requirements for Dark Raid?
Minimum configuration: 2.0+ GHz Processor, SM3-Compatible Video Card, 2 GB RAM, 4 GB of disk space.
On which platforms is the game available?
The game is available on: Windows.
How big is Dark Raid and does it need an SSD?
Dark Raid needs 4 GB of free disk space according to its official requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Nov 12, 2026). The requirements of Dark Raid do not state a drive type — an SSD is not officially required; it only speeds up loading.
What is the genre of Dark Raid?
Genre: Action. Has multiplayer.
Who are the developer and publisher?
Developer: Vector Games. Publisher: Vector Games.
When was or will the game be released?
Released: 2014-06-03.
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: SM3-Compatible Video Card. 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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