Default Dan

Default Dan

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Release date 2015-03-18
Genre Action
What hardware does Default Dan need?

Default Dan has an FPSHQ demand score of 26/100: 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

Default Dan is a game by Kikiwik Games. Steam release date: March 18, 2015. Minimum graphics card per Steam: Intel HD Graphics 4000, Nvidia GeForce 8000, ATI Radeon HD 4800 Series. It needs at least 2 GB of RAM.

Description

Coins are bad? Spikes are good! Looks can be deceiving in Default Dan, an indie platformer that flips the genre upside down.

Data: the game’s Steam store page

About the game

Developer
Kikiwik Games
Publisher
Kikiwik Games
Release date
March 18, 2015
PC platforms
Windows

Default Dan system requirements

Component Minimum
OS Windows Vista / 7 / 8
Processor Dual Core CPU 2.4 gHz
Memory 2 GB ОЗУ
Graphics Intel HD Graphics 4000, Nvidia GeForce 8000, ATI Radeon HD 4800 Series
DirectX версии 8.0
Storage 200 MB

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

How big is Default Dan and does it need an SSD

Default Dan needs 200 MB of disk space, according to its official system requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Nov 11, 2026). requirements

200 MBdisk space
not statedSSD
12 %of 122143 games with an official size are smaller

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

Default DanDefault Dan200 MBMedian of 2015 games (n = 2222)Median of 2015 games (n = 2222)500 MBMedian of 122143 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 122143 FPSHQ games1 GBLargest: AlbatrossLargest: Albatross2000 GBDefault DanDefault Dan200 MBMedian of 2015 games (n = 2222)Median of 2015 games (n = 2222)500 MBMedian of 122143 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 122143 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 Default Dan 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 325–545 300–500 235–400
GeForce RTX 4090 S 320–535 290–480 200–340
GeForce RTX 5080 S 315–530 275–460 175–300
GeForce RTX 4080 Super A 310–520 265–440 160–275
GeForce RTX 4080 A 305–515 255–425 150–260
Radeon RX 7900 XTX A 305–515 255–425 150–260
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti A 300–505 250–415 145–245
Radeon RX 9070 XT A 300–500 245–405 140–240
Radeon RX 7900 XT A 285–485 225–375 125–215
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super A 295–495 235–395 135–230
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti B 285–475 220–365 120–205
Radeon RX 9070 A 280–470 215–360 115–200

* 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 Default Dan

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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26
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

26/100
FPSHQ load index
195–320FPS
FPS on RTX 3060, 1080p High model estimate
180–305FPS
FPS on RTX 4070, 1440p Ultra model estimate
10
of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS (1440p Ultra)
2GB
minimum RAM
2015
release year
In short

Can my PC run Default Dan?

Default Dan (2015): FPSHQ load index 26 out of 100. Per the FPSHQ model, GeForce RTX 3060 delivers 195–320 FPS at 1080p High and GeForce RTX 4070 180–305 FPS at 1440p Ultra; 10 of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS at 1440p Ultra. Developer's minimum GPU: Intel HD Graphics 4000, Nvidia GeForce 8000, ATI Radeon HD 4800 Series; 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
26 FPSHQ index
RTX 3060 · 1080p High
228 FPS model estimate
RTX 4070 · 1440p Ultra
247 FPS model estimate
updated · source: FPS Default Dan, 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 Default Dan?
Genre: Action. Single-player only.
How big is Default Dan and does it need an SSD?
Default Dan needs 200 MB of free disk space according to its official requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Nov 11, 2026). The requirements of Default Dan do not state a drive type — an SSD is not officially required; it only speeds up loading.
Who are the developer and publisher?
Developer: Kikiwik Games. Publisher: Kikiwik Games.
When was or will the game be released?
Released: 2015-03-18.
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 4000, Nvidia GeForce 8000, ATI Radeon HD 4800 Series. 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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