Esoteric

Esoteric

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Release date 2025-05-19
Genre Indie
What hardware does Esoteric need?

Esoteric has an FPSHQ demand score of 48/100: 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

Esoteric is a game by Esoteric. Steam release date: May 19, 2025. Minimum graphics card per Steam: GeForce GTX 660, Radeon R7 265 or equivalent with 2 GB of video RAM. It needs at least 4 GB of RAM.

Description

Players need to use the space bar to control the ball's jump and avoid various obstacles. If you are unfortunate enough to touch an obstacle, the game will end.

Data: the game’s Steam store page

About the game

Developer
Esoteric
Publisher
Esoteric
Release date
May 19, 2025
PC platforms
Windows

Esoteric system requirements

Component Minimum
OS Windows 10
Processor Dual Core 3.2 GHz processor
Memory 4 GB ОЗУ
Graphics GeForce GTX 660, Radeon R7 265 or equivalent with 2 GB of video RAM
Storage 1 GB

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

How big is Esoteric and does it need an SSD

Esoteric needs 1 GB of disk space, according to its official system requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Oct 6, 2026). requirements

1 GBdisk space
not statedSSD
41 %of 90220 games with an official size are smaller

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

EsotericEsoteric1 GBMedian of 2025 games (n = 18695)Median of 2025 games (n = 18695)1 GBMedian of 90220 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 90220 FPSHQ games1 GBLargest: AlbatrossLargest: Albatross2000 GBEsotericEsoteric1 GBMedian of 2025 games (n = 18695)Median of 2025 games (n = 18695)1 GBMedian of 90220 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 90220 FPSHQ games1 GBLargest: AlbatrossLargest: Albatross2000 GB

Source: official system requirements (the game’s Steam page), captured Oct 6, 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 Esoteric 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 245–370 205–315 125–195
GeForce RTX 4090 S 230–350 180–275 105–160
GeForce RTX 5080 S 215–330 160–250 92–140
GeForce RTX 4080 Super A 200–315 145–230 82–125
GeForce RTX 4080 A 195–300 140–215 77–120
Radeon RX 7900 XTX A 195–305 140–220 77–120
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti A 185–295 135–210 73–115
Radeon RX 9070 XT A 180–285 130–200 70–110
Radeon RX 7900 XT A 165–265 115–180 63–96
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super A 175–280 125–195 67–105
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti B 160–255 110–175 60–93
Radeon RX 9070 A 160–250 110–170 59–91

* 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 Esoteric

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.
More precise: “60-second test” in the app

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48
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

48/100
FPSHQ load index
94–150FPS
FPS on RTX 3060, 1080p High model estimate
92–140FPS
FPS on RTX 4070, 1440p Ultra model estimate
6
of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS (1440p Ultra)
4GB
minimum RAM
2025
release year
In short

Can my PC run Esoteric?

Esoteric (2025): FPSHQ load index 48 out of 100. Per the FPSHQ model, GeForce RTX 3060 delivers 94–150 FPS at 1080p High and GeForce RTX 4070 92–140 FPS at 1440p Ultra; 6 of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS at 1440p Ultra. Developer's minimum GPU: GeForce GTX 660, Radeon R7 265 or equivalent with 2 GB of video RAM; minimum RAM: 4 GB. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam (checked Oct 6, 2026); FPSHQ model estimate (not a measurement). (model accuracy)

FPSHQ load index
48 FPSHQ index
RTX 3060 · 1080p High
107 FPS model estimate
RTX 4070 · 1440p Ultra
117 FPS model estimate
updated · source: FPS Esoteric, FPSHQ model estimate

Frequently asked questions about the game

What are the minimum system requirements for Esoteric?
Minimum configuration: Dual Core 3.2 GHz processor, GeForce GTX 660, Radeon R7 265 or equivalent with 2 GB of video RAM, 4 GB RAM, 1 GB of disk space.
On which platforms is the game available?
The game is available on: Windows.
How big is Esoteric and does it need an SSD?
Esoteric needs 1 GB of free disk space according to its official requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Oct 6, 2026). The requirements of Esoteric do not state a drive type — an SSD is not officially required; it only speeds up loading.
What is the genre of Esoteric?
Genre: Indie. Single-player only.
Who are the developer and publisher?
Developer: Esoteric. Publisher: Esoteric.
When was or will the game be released?
Released: 2025-05-19.
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 660, Radeon R7 265 or equivalent with 2 GB of video RAM. 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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