DrumSim

DrumSim

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Release date 2017-09-25
Genre Simulation
What hardware does DrumSim need?

DrumSim has an FPSHQ demand score of 55/100: 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

DrumSim is a game by The Holodeck. Steam release date: September 25, 2017. Minimum graphics card per Steam: GeForce GTX 970 or AMD Radeon R9 290 or better.

Description

Simple drumkit simulator.

Data: the game’s Steam store page

About the game

Developer
The Holodeck
Publisher
Revintu
Release date
September 25, 2017
PC platforms
Windows, macOS

DrumSim system requirements

Component Minimum Recommended
OS Windows 10 64-bit Windows 10 64-bit
Processor Intel Core i3 Intel Core i7
Memory 512 MB ОЗУ 1024 MB ОЗУ
Graphics GeForce GTX 970 or AMD Radeon R9 290 or better GeForce GTX 970 or AMD Radeon R9 290 or better
Storage 4 GB 4 GB
Sound card Any will do. Any will do.
Notes VR performance may be severely impacted. HTC Vive and Vive controllers are required for the full experience.
Поддержка VR SteamVR —

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

How big is DrumSim and does it need an SSD

DrumSim needs 4 GB of disk space, according to its official system requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Nov 8, 2026). requirements

4 GBdisk space
not statedSSD
76 %of 122230 games with an official size are smaller

The requirements of DrumSim 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 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 DrumSim 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 205–350 170–285 100–170
GeForce RTX 4090 S 195–325 145–245 82–140
GeForce RTX 5080 S 180–300 130–220 71–120
GeForce RTX 4080 Super A 165–280 120–200 64–110
GeForce RTX 4080 A 160–270 110–190 60–105
Radeon RX 7900 XTX A 160–270 110–190 60–105
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti A 150–260 105–180 57–97
Radeon RX 9070 XT A 150–250 105–175 55–93
Radeon RX 7900 XT A 135–230 95–160 49–83
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super A 145–245 100–170 53–89
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti B 130–225 91–155 47–81
Radeon RX 9070 A 125–220 89–150 46–78

* 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 DrumSim

Cards at least as fast as the Steam minimum (GeForce GTX 970 or AMD Radeon R9 290 or better). FPS is an FPSHQ model forecast for 1080p High, not a measurement.

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More details
Laptops only: the mode (TGP) from the vendor utility or an overlay. A measurement with power helps show laptop FPS more precisely.
More precise: “60-second test” in the app

The FPSHQ app for Windows computes average FPS and 1% low from frame times (PresentMon) and, with your consent, submits the result itself.

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55
Demand
out of 100

The higher it is, the more powerful a PC you need. Moderate load.

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Key figures

Unique FPSHQ metrics from this page's data

55/100
FPSHQ load index
77–125FPS
FPS on RTX 3060, 1080p High model estimate
74–125FPS
FPS on RTX 4070, 1440p Ultra model estimate
5
of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS (1440p Ultra)
2017
release year
In short

Can my PC run DrumSim?

DrumSim (2017): FPSHQ load index 55 out of 100. Per the FPSHQ model, GeForce RTX 3060 delivers 77–125 FPS at 1080p High and GeForce RTX 4070 74–125 FPS at 1440p Ultra; 5 of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS at 1440p Ultra. Developer's minimum GPU: GeForce GTX 970 or AMD Radeon R9 290 or better; minimum RAM: — 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
55 FPSHQ index
RTX 3060 · 1080p High
90 FPS model estimate
RTX 4070 · 1440p Ultra
99 FPS model estimate
updated · source: FPS DrumSim, FPSHQ model estimate

Frequently asked questions about the game

On which platforms is the game available?
The game is available on: Windows, macOS.
What is the genre of DrumSim?
Genre: Simulation. Single-player only.
How big is DrumSim and does it need an SSD?
DrumSim needs 4 GB of free disk space according to its official requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Nov 8, 2026). The requirements of DrumSim do not state a drive type — an SSD is not officially required; it only speeds up loading.
Who are the developer and publisher?
Developer: The Holodeck. Publisher: Revintu.
When was or will the game be released?
Released: 2017-09-25.
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: GeForce GTX 970 or AMD Radeon R9 290 or better. 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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