Dofense

Dofense

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Release date 2022-05-16
Genre Strategy
What hardware does Dofense need?

Dofense has an FPSHQ demand score of 46/100: 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

Dofense is a game by Blue Math. Steam release date: May 16, 2022. Minimum graphics card per Steam: NVIDIA Geforce GT 1030, 2GB (Legacy: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460), AMD RX550, 2GB (Legacy: AMD Radeon HD 6850), Integrated: Intel HD Graphics 630.

Description

Defend the energy cores from ever increasing enemy waves by destroying their spawn gates. Build tower mazes on Hex grid. Adapt them to dynamic changes in the terrain. Face quirky bosses. Design your own levels and share them on the Steam Workshop.

Data: the game’s Steam store page

About the game

Developer
Blue Math
Publisher
Blue Math
Release date
May 16, 2022
PC platforms
Windows

Dofense system requirements

Component Minimum Recommended
OS Windows 7 SP1+ Windows 10
Processor Intel Core i3 6100 or AMD FX-4350 Intel Core i5 6600 or AMD Ryzen 1600x
Memory 500 MB ОЗУ 1 GB ОЗУ
Graphics NVIDIA Geforce GT 1030, 2GB (Legacy: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460), AMD RX550, 2GB (Legacy: AMD Radeon HD 6850), Integrated: Intel HD Graphics 630 NVIDIA Geforce GTX 1060, 3 GB (Legacy: NVIDIA Geforce GTX 780, 4GB) or AMD RX 580, 4 GB (Legacy: AMD R9 290X, 4GB)
DirectX версии 10 версии 11
Storage 500 MB 1 GB

64-разрядные процессор и операционная система

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

How big is Dofense and does it need an SSD

Dofense needs 500 MB of free space for minimum requirements and 1 GB for recommended (the game’s Steam page, data as of Oct 20, 2026). requirements

500 MB–1 GBdisk space
not statedSSD
44 %of 122207 games with an official size are smaller

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

DofenseDofense1 GBMedian of 2022 games (n = 10132)Median of 2022 games (n = 10132)1 GBMedian of 122207 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 122207 FPSHQ games1 GBLargest: AlbatrossLargest: Albatross2000 GBDofenseDofense1 GBMedian of 2022 games (n = 10132)Median of 2022 games (n = 10132)1 GBMedian of 122207 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 122207 FPSHQ games1 GBLargest: AlbatrossLargest: Albatross2000 GB

Source: official system requirements (the game’s Steam page), captured Oct 20, 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 Dofense 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 235–395 200–335 125–210
GeForce RTX 4090 S 220–375 175–295 100–175
GeForce RTX 5080 S 210–355 160–270 89–150
GeForce RTX 4080 Super A 200–335 145–245 80–135
GeForce RTX 4080 A 190–325 140–235 75–130
Radeon RX 7900 XTX A 190–325 140–235 76–130
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti A 185–315 135–225 71–125
Radeon RX 9070 XT A 180–305 130–220 69–120
Radeon RX 7900 XT A 165–280 115–195 62–105
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super A 175–295 125–210 66–115
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti B 160–275 110–190 59–105
Radeon RX 9070 A 155–265 110–185 58–98

* 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 Dofense

Cards at least as fast as the Steam minimum (NVIDIA Geforce GT 1030, 2GB (Legacy: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460), AMD RX550, 2GB (Legacy: AMD Radeon HD 6850), Integrated: Intel HD Graphics 630). FPS is an FPSHQ model forecast for 1080p High, not a measurement.

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46
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

46/100
FPSHQ load index
96–160FPS
FPS on RTX 3060, 1080p High model estimate
92–155FPS
FPS on RTX 4070, 1440p Ultra model estimate
6
of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS (1440p Ultra)
2022
release year
In short

Can my PC run Dofense?

Dofense (2022): FPSHQ load index 46 out of 100. Per the FPSHQ model, GeForce RTX 3060 delivers 96–160 FPS at 1080p High and GeForce RTX 4070 92–155 FPS at 1440p Ultra; 6 of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS at 1440p Ultra. Developer's minimum GPU: NVIDIA Geforce GT 1030, 2GB (Legacy: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460), AMD RX550, 2GB (Legacy: AMD Radeon HD 6850), Integrated: Intel HD Graphics 630; minimum RAM: — GB. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam (checked Oct 20, 2026); FPSHQ model estimate (not a measurement). (model accuracy)

FPSHQ load index
46 FPSHQ index
RTX 3060 · 1080p High
113 FPS model estimate
RTX 4070 · 1440p Ultra
123 FPS model estimate
updated · source: FPS Dofense, 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 Dofense?
Genre: Strategy. Single-player only.
How big is Dofense and does it need an SSD?
Dofense needs 500 MB–1 GB of free disk space according to its official requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Oct 20, 2026). The requirements of Dofense do not state a drive type — an SSD is not officially required; it only speeds up loading.
Who are the developer and publisher?
Developer: Blue Math. Publisher: Blue Math.
When was or will the game be released?
Released: 2022-05-16.
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: NVIDIA Geforce GT 1030, 2GB (Legacy: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460), AMD RX550, 2GB (Legacy: AMD Radeon HD 6850), Integrated: Intel HD Graphics 630. 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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