Downfall

Downfall

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Release date 2016-02-15
Genre Action
Metacritic 75/100
What hardware does Downfall need?

Downfall has an FPSHQ demand score of 47/100: 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

Downfall is a game by Harvester Games. Steam release date: February 15, 2016. Steam reviews: 1 459. Minimum graphics card per Steam: NVIDIA or AMD ATI video card with 1GB of RAM (Nvidia GeForce GTX 260 or higher/ATI Radeon 4890 or higher). It needs at least 4 GB of RAM.

Description

There is nothing Joe wouldn't do for his wife. But as they try to save their marriage with a romantic getaway, things go from bad to worse, and from worse... to insanity...

Data: the game’s Steam store page

About the game

Developer
Harvester Games
Publisher
Screen 7
Release date
February 15, 2016
PC platforms
Windows
Steam reviews
1 459
Metacritic
75/100

Downfall system requirements

Component Minimum Recommended
OS Windows XP, Vista, 7 (32-bit or 64-bit OS) Windows 7, 8, 10 (64-bit OS)
Processor Quad-core Intel or AMD CPU Intel Core i5-750, 2.67 GHz | AMD Phenom II X4 965, 3.4 GHz
Memory 4 GB ОЗУ 8 GB ОЗУ
Graphics NVIDIA or AMD ATI video card with 1GB of RAM (Nvidia GeForce GTX 260 or higher/ATI Radeon 4890 or higher) NVIDIA or AMD ATI video card with 2GB of RAM (NVIDIA GTX 550 Ti 2GB/AMD Radeon HD 7870 2GB)
DirectX версии 9.0c версии 9.0c
Storage 2 GB 3 GB
Sound card DirectX compatible sound card DirectX compatible sound card
Notes Keyboard Keyboard

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

How big is Downfall and does it need an SSD

Downfall needs 2 GB of free space for minimum requirements and 3 GB for recommended (the game’s Steam page, data as of Oct 3, 2026). requirements

2–3 GBdisk space
not statedSSD
69 %of 84797 games with an official size are smaller

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

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Source: official system requirements (the game’s Steam page), captured Oct 3, 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 Downfall 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 245–375 210–320 130–200
GeForce RTX 4090 S 235–355 185–285 105–165
GeForce RTX 5080 S 220–340 165–255 94–145
GeForce RTX 4080 Super A 205–320 150–235 83–130
GeForce RTX 4080 A 200–310 145–225 79–120
Radeon RX 7900 XTX A 200–310 145–225 79–120
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti A 190–300 135–215 74–115
Radeon RX 9070 XT A 185–290 130–205 72–110
Radeon RX 7900 XT A 170–270 120–185 64–99
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super A 180–285 125–200 69–110
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti B 165–260 115–180 62–95
Radeon RX 9070 A 160–255 110–175 60–93

* 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 Downfall

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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47
Demand
out of 100

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

75
Metacritic
press score

Average review score.

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Key figures

Unique FPSHQ metrics from this page's data

47/100
FPSHQ load index
97–150FPS
FPS on RTX 3060, 1080p High model estimate
94–145FPS
FPS on RTX 4070, 1440p Ultra model estimate
6
of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS (1440p Ultra)
4GB
minimum RAM
2016
release year
In short

Can my PC run Downfall?

Downfall (2016): FPSHQ load index 47 out of 100. Per the FPSHQ model, GeForce RTX 3060 delivers 97–150 FPS at 1080p High and GeForce RTX 4070 94–145 FPS at 1440p Ultra; 6 of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS at 1440p Ultra. Developer's minimum GPU: NVIDIA or AMD ATI video card with 1GB of RAM (Nvidia GeForce GTX 260 or higher/ATI Radeon 4890 or higher); minimum RAM: 4 GB. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam (checked Oct 3, 2026); FPSHQ model estimate (not a measurement). (model accuracy)

FPSHQ load index
47 FPSHQ index
RTX 3060 · 1080p High
110 FPS model estimate
RTX 4070 · 1440p Ultra
120 FPS model estimate
updated · source: FPS Downfall, FPSHQ model estimate

Frequently asked questions about the game

What are the minimum system requirements for Downfall?
Minimum configuration: Quad-core Intel or AMD CPU, NVIDIA or AMD ATI video card with 1GB of RAM (Nvidia GeForce GTX 260 or higher/ATI Radeon 4890 or higher), 4 GB RAM, 2 GB of disk space.
On which platforms is the game available?
The game is available on: Windows.
How big is Downfall and does it need an SSD?
Downfall needs 2–3 GB of free disk space according to its official requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Oct 3, 2026). The requirements of Downfall do not state a drive type — an SSD is not officially required; it only speeds up loading.
What is the genre of Downfall?
Genre: Action. Single-player only.
Who are the developer and publisher?
Developer: Harvester Games. Publisher: Screen 7.
Is Downfall worth buying?
Metacritic score: 75/100. Steam user score: ?%. FPSHQ rating: —/5. Decide based on this data and our review above.
When was or will the game be released?
Released: 2016-02-15.
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 or AMD ATI video card with 1GB of RAM (Nvidia GeForce GTX 260 or higher/ATI Radeon 4890 or higher). 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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