Direct
Direct has an FPSHQ demand score of 52/100: moderate requirements — runs on mid-range cards like the RTX 3060 / RX 6600. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam.
Direct is a game by ToastieLabs. Steam release date: August 17, 2017. Minimum graphics card per Steam: NVIDIA GTX 960. It needs at least 4 GB of RAM.
Description
Direct is a fast paced score-attack game. Play to unlock cosmetic ship upgrades and increasingly more difficult game modes. Approximately a 2 hour experience to complete, but still fun and easy to jump back into during a coffee break to beat your high scores. Addictive, infuriating fun!
Data: the game’s Steam store page
About the game
- Developer
- ToastieLabs
- Publisher
- ToastieLabs
- Release date
- August 17, 2017
- PC platforms
- Windows
- Steam store page
- store.steampowered.com/app/675720
Direct system requirements
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 | Windows 10 |
| Processor | Intel i5 | Intel i7 |
| Memory | 4 GB ОЗУ | 8 GB ОЗУ |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GTX 960 | NVIDIA GTX 970 |
| DirectX | версии 10 | версии 10 |
| Storage | 500 MB | 500 MB |
| Notes | PC's operating below minimum requirements may still be able to run Direct, but may suffer performance issues at higher speeds. | — |
Source: the game’s Steam page — requirements published by the developer.
How big is Direct and does it need an SSD
Direct needs 500 MB of disk space, according to its official system requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Nov 8, 2026). requirements
The requirements of Direct do not state a drive type — an SSD is not officially required; it only speeds up loading.
Source: official system requirements (the game’s Steam page), captured Nov 8, 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 Direct 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 | 215–365 | 180–300 | 105–180 |
| GeForce RTX 4090 | S | 200–340 | 155–260 | 88–150 |
| GeForce RTX 5080 | S | 190–320 | 140–235 | 77–130 |
| GeForce RTX 4080 Super | A | 175–295 | 125–215 | 68–115 |
| GeForce RTX 4080 | A | 170–285 | 120–205 | 65–110 |
| Radeon RX 7900 XTX | A | 170–285 | 120–205 | 65–110 |
| GeForce RTX 5070 Ti | A | 160–275 | 115–195 | 61–105 |
| Radeon RX 9070 XT | A | 160–270 | 110–190 | 59–105 |
| Radeon RX 7900 XT | A | 145–245 | 100–170 | 53–89 |
| GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super | A | 155–260 | 105–180 | 56–96 |
| GeForce RTX 3090 Ti | B | 140–235 | 98–165 | 51–87 |
| Radeon RX 9070 | A | 135–230 | 96–160 | 50–84 |
* 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
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Green — 60+ FPS (comfortable), yellow — 30–60 (playable), red — below 30. Dashed line marks 60 FPS.
Which graphics cards can run Direct
Cards at least as fast as the Steam minimum (NVIDIA GTX 960). FPS is an FPSHQ model forecast for 1080p High, not a measurement.
- Intel Arc A310 ≈23 FPS
- GeForce GTX 1050 Ti ≈23 FPS
- GeForce GTX 770 ≈24 FPS
- GeForce GTX 1070 ≈60 FPS
- Radeon RX 5600 XT ≈62 FPS
- GeForce GTX 1070 Ti ≈67 FPS
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Can my PC run Direct?
Direct (2017): FPSHQ load index 52 out of 100. Per the FPSHQ model, GeForce RTX 3060 delivers 83–135 FPS at 1080p High and GeForce RTX 4070 79–130 FPS at 1440p Ultra; 5 of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS at 1440p Ultra. Developer's minimum GPU: NVIDIA GTX 960; minimum RAM: 4 GB. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam (checked Nov 8, 2026); FPSHQ model estimate (not a measurement). (model accuracy)
- FPSHQ load index
- 52 FPSHQ index
- RTX 3060 · 1080p High
- 97 FPS model estimate
- RTX 4070 · 1440p Ultra
- 106 FPS model estimate
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