Dwarfenstein

Dwarfenstein

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Release date 2022-05-13
Genre Action
What hardware does Dwarfenstein need?

Dwarfenstein has an FPSHQ demand score of 50/100: 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

Dwarfenstein is a game by Alex Djenkov. Steam release date: May 13, 2022. Minimum graphics card per Steam: Nvidia GeForce GTX 660, 2 GB | AMD Radeon HD 7870, 2 GB. It needs at least 6 GB of RAM.

Description

Fight your way through countless enemy waves in this story driven mix of First Person Shooter and Tower Defense. Bring death to various creatures in different worlds. Kill, collect crystals, level-up, die and revive again.

Data: the game’s Steam store page

About the game

Developer
Alex Djenkov
Publisher
Alex Djenkov
Release date
May 13, 2022
PC platforms
Windows

Dwarfenstein system requirements

Component Minimum Recommended
OS Windows 7 Windows 10
Processor Intel Core i5-2300 | AMD Ryzen 3 1200 Intel Core i5-6600 | AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
Memory 6 GB ОЗУ 8 GB ОЗУ
Graphics Nvidia GeForce GTX 660, 2 GB | AMD Radeon HD 7870, 2 GB Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060, 3 GB | AMD Radeon RX Vega 64
Storage 2 GB 2 GB
Notes Best played on SSD and 16:9 resolutions Best played on SSD and 16:9 resolutions

64-разрядные процессор и операционная система

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

How big is Dwarfenstein and does it need an SSD

Dwarfenstein needs 2 GB of disk space, according to its official system requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Oct 12, 2026). requirements

2 GBdisk space
requiredSSD
59 %of 122210 games with an official size are smaller

An SSD is required for Dwarfenstein: the publisher lists it already in the minimum requirements — on an HDD the game may stutter while streaming data or fail to start.

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Source: official system requirements (the game’s Steam page), captured Oct 12, 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 Dwarfenstein 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 220–375 185–310 110–190
GeForce RTX 4090 S 210–350 160–270 93–155
GeForce RTX 5080 S 195–330 145–245 80–135
GeForce RTX 4080 Super A 180–310 130–225 71–120
GeForce RTX 4080 A 175–295 125–210 68–115
Radeon RX 7900 XTX A 175–300 125–215 68–115
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti A 170–285 120–205 64–110
Radeon RX 9070 XT A 165–280 115–195 62–110
Radeon RX 7900 XT A 150–255 105–180 56–94
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super A 160–270 110–190 59–105
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti B 145–250 100–175 53–91
Radeon RX 9070 A 145–245 100–170 52–88

* 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 Dwarfenstein

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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50
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

50/100
FPSHQ load index
87–145FPS
FPS on RTX 3060, 1080p High model estimate
83–140FPS
FPS on RTX 4070, 1440p Ultra model estimate
6
of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS (1440p Ultra)
6GB
minimum RAM
2022
release year
In short

Can my PC run Dwarfenstein?

Dwarfenstein (2022): FPSHQ load index 50 out of 100. Per the FPSHQ model, GeForce RTX 3060 delivers 87–145 FPS at 1080p High and GeForce RTX 4070 83–140 FPS at 1440p Ultra; 6 of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS at 1440p Ultra. Developer's minimum GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX 660, 2 GB | AMD Radeon HD 7870, 2 GB; minimum RAM: 6 GB. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam (checked Oct 12, 2026); FPSHQ model estimate (not a measurement). (model accuracy)

FPSHQ load index
50 FPSHQ index
RTX 3060 · 1080p High
102 FPS model estimate
RTX 4070 · 1440p Ultra
111 FPS model estimate
updated · source: FPS Dwarfenstein, FPSHQ model estimate

Frequently asked questions about the game

What are the minimum system requirements for Dwarfenstein?
Minimum configuration: Intel Core i5-2300 | AMD Ryzen 3 1200, Nvidia GeForce GTX 660, 2 GB | AMD Radeon HD 7870, 2 GB, 6 GB RAM, 2 GB of disk space.
On which platforms is the game available?
The game is available on: Windows.
How big is Dwarfenstein and does it need an SSD?
Dwarfenstein needs 2 GB of free disk space according to its official requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Oct 12, 2026). An SSD is required for Dwarfenstein: the publisher lists it already in the minimum requirements — on an HDD the game may stutter while streaming data or fail to start.
What is the genre of Dwarfenstein?
Genre: Action. Single-player only.
Who are the developer and publisher?
Developer: Alex Djenkov. Publisher: Alex Djenkov.
When was or will the game be released?
Released: 2022-05-13.
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 GTX 660, 2 GB | AMD Radeon HD 7870, 2 GB. 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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