Distance

Distance

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Release date 2018-09-18
Genre Action
Metacritic 74/100
What hardware does Distance need?

Distance has an FPSHQ demand score of 42/100: 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

Distance is a game by Refract. Steam release date: September 18, 2018. Steam reviews: 5 835. Minimum graphics card per Steam: NVIDIA GeForce 8800GT or AMD Radeon HD 3830. It needs at least 4 GB of RAM.

Description

Distance is an atmospheric racing platformer. Fusing futuristic arcade racing with parkour, survive a deadly, mysterious, neon-drenched city by jumping, rotating, and flying.

Data: the game’s Steam store page

About the game

Developer
Refract
Publisher
Refract
Release date
September 18, 2018
PC platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Mode
multiplayer / co-op
Steam reviews
5 835
Metacritic
74/100

Distance system requirements

Component Minimum Recommended
OS Windows 7 Windows 10
Processor Intel Core 2 Duo 2.3 GHz or AMD Athlon X2 2.5 GHz Intel Core i5 2.5 GHz or AMD FX 4.0 GHz
Memory 4 GB ОЗУ 4 GB ОЗУ
Graphics NVIDIA GeForce 8800GT or AMD Radeon HD 3830 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 or AMD Radeon HD 7750
DirectX версии 9.0c версии 9.0c
Storage 5 GB 5 GB
Notes Spec will be revised continually during Early Access Spec will be revised continually during Early Access
Поддержка VR SteamVR or Oculus PC. Keyboard or gamepad required —

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

How big is Distance and does it need an SSD

Distance needs 5 GB of disk space, according to its official system requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Oct 2, 2026). requirements

5 GBdisk space
not statedSSD
80 %of 91053 games with an official size are smaller

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

DistanceDistance5 GBMedian of 2018 games (n = 1091)Median of 2018 games (n = 1091)1.5 GBMedian of 91053 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 91053 FPSHQ games1 GBLargest: AlbatrossLargest: Albatross2000 GBDistanceDistance5 GBMedian of 2018 games (n = 1091)Median of 2018 games (n = 1091)1.5 GBMedian of 91053 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 91053 FPSHQ games1 GBLargest: AlbatrossLargest: Albatross2000 GB

Source: official system requirements (the game’s Steam page), captured Oct 2, 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 Distance 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 265–405 230–350 150–225
GeForce RTX 4090 S 255–390 205–315 120–190
GeForce RTX 5080 S 240–370 185–290 105–165
GeForce RTX 4080 Super A 230–355 170–265 96–145
GeForce RTX 4080 A 220–345 160–250 91–140
Radeon RX 7900 XTX A 220–345 165–255 91–140
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti A 215–335 155–240 86–130
Radeon RX 9070 XT A 210–325 150–235 83–130
Radeon RX 7900 XT A 195–305 135–215 74–115
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super A 205–320 145–225 80–125
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti B 185–295 130–205 72–110
Radeon RX 9070 A 185–290 130–200 69–110

* 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 Distance

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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42
Demand
out of 100

The higher it is, the more powerful a PC you need. Runs even on weak hardware.

74
Metacritic
press score

Average review score.

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Key figures

Unique FPSHQ metrics from this page's data

42/100
FPSHQ load index
110–175FPS
FPS on RTX 3060, 1080p High model estimate
105–165FPS
FPS on RTX 4070, 1440p Ultra model estimate
6
of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS (1440p Ultra)
4GB
minimum RAM
2018
release year
In short

Can my PC run Distance?

Distance (2018): FPSHQ load index 42 out of 100. Per the FPSHQ model, GeForce RTX 3060 delivers 110–175 FPS at 1080p High and GeForce RTX 4070 105–165 FPS at 1440p Ultra; 6 of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS at 1440p Ultra. Developer's minimum GPU: NVIDIA GeForce 8800GT or AMD Radeon HD 3830; minimum RAM: 4 GB. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam (checked Oct 2, 2026); FPSHQ model estimate (not a measurement). (model accuracy)

FPSHQ load index
42 FPSHQ index
RTX 3060 · 1080p High
127 FPS model estimate
RTX 4070 · 1440p Ultra
138 FPS model estimate
updated · source: FPS Distance, FPSHQ model estimate

Frequently asked questions about the game

What are the minimum system requirements for Distance?
Minimum configuration: Intel Core 2 Duo 2.3 GHz or AMD Athlon X2 2.5 GHz, NVIDIA GeForce 8800GT or AMD Radeon HD 3830, 4 GB RAM, 5 GB of disk space.
On which platforms is the game available?
The game is available on: Windows, macOS, Linux.
How big is Distance and does it need an SSD?
Distance needs 5 GB of free disk space according to its official requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Oct 2, 2026). The requirements of Distance do not state a drive type — an SSD is not officially required; it only speeds up loading.
What is the genre of Distance?
Genre: Action. Has multiplayer.
Who are the developer and publisher?
Developer: Refract. Publisher: Refract.
Is Distance worth buying?
Metacritic score: 74/100. Steam user score: ?%. FPSHQ rating: —/5. Decide based on this data and our review above.
When was or will the game be released?
Released: 2018-09-18.
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: NVIDIA GeForce 8800GT or AMD Radeon HD 3830. 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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