Eternal Step

Eternal Step

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Release date 2015-10-16
Genre RPG
What hardware does Eternal Step need?

Eternal Step has an FPSHQ demand score of 39/100: a light game — runs even on budget and older graphics cards. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam.

requirements · data updated · methodology

Eternal Step is a game by Once More With Gusto. Steam release date: October 16, 2015. Minimum graphics card per Steam: Intel HD 4400 graphics or similar. It needs at least 4 GB of RAM.

Description

Eternal Step is a deviously difficult, rogue-like action adventure game.

Data: the game’s Steam store page

About the game

Developer
Once More With Gusto
Publisher
Green Man Gaming Publishing
Release date
October 16, 2015
PC platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux

Eternal Step system requirements

Component Minimum Recommended
OS Windows 7 Windows 7
Processor Core i3 / AMD A6 1.9Ghz Core i5 / AMD FX 2.4Ghz
Memory 4 GB ОЗУ 4 GB ОЗУ
Graphics Intel HD 4400 graphics or similar NVIDIA GeForce GTX 480 / AMD Radeon HD 7850.
Storage 1 GB 1 GB

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

How big is Eternal Step and does it need an SSD

Eternal Step needs 1 GB of disk space, according to its official system requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Nov 11, 2026). requirements

1 GBdisk space
not statedSSD
44 %of 122388 games with an official size are smaller

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

Eternal StepEternal Step1 GBMedian of 2015 games (n = 2222)Median of 2015 games (n = 2222)500 MBMedian of 122388 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 122388 FPSHQ games1 GBLargest: AlbatrossLargest: Albatross2000 GBEternal StepEternal Step1 GBMedian of 2015 games (n = 2222)Median of 2015 games (n = 2222)500 MBMedian of 122388 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 122388 FPSHQ games1 GBLargest: AlbatrossLargest: Albatross2000 GB

Source: official system requirements (the game’s Steam page), captured Nov 11, 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 Eternal Step 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 260–435 230–380 150–255
GeForce RTX 4090 S 250–420 205–345 125–210
GeForce RTX 5080 S 240–405 190–320 110–185
GeForce RTX 4080 Super A 230–385 175–295 98–165
GeForce RTX 4080 A 225–375 170–280 92–155
Radeon RX 7900 XTX A 225–380 170–285 93–160
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti A 215–365 160–270 88–150
Radeon RX 9070 XT A 215–360 155–265 85–145
Radeon RX 7900 XT A 200–335 140–240 76–130
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super A 205–350 150–255 81–140
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti B 190–325 135–230 73–125
Radeon RX 9070 A 190–320 135–225 71–125

* 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 Eternal Step

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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39
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

39/100
FPSHQ load index
115–195FPS
FPS on RTX 3060, 1080p High model estimate
110–185FPS
FPS on RTX 4070, 1440p Ultra model estimate
7
of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS (1440p Ultra)
4GB
minimum RAM
2015
release year
In short

Can my PC run Eternal Step?

Eternal Step (2015): FPSHQ load index 39 out of 100. Per the FPSHQ model, GeForce RTX 3060 delivers 115–195 FPS at 1080p High and GeForce RTX 4070 110–185 FPS at 1440p Ultra; 7 of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS at 1440p Ultra. Developer's minimum GPU: Intel HD 4400 graphics or similar; minimum RAM: 4 GB. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam (checked Nov 11, 2026); FPSHQ model estimate (not a measurement). (model accuracy)

FPSHQ load index
39 FPSHQ index
RTX 3060 · 1080p High
139 FPS model estimate
RTX 4070 · 1440p Ultra
151 FPS model estimate
updated · source: FPS Eternal Step, FPSHQ model estimate

Frequently asked questions about the game

What are the minimum system requirements for Eternal Step?
Minimum configuration: Core i3 / AMD A6 1.9Ghz, Intel HD 4400 graphics or similar, 4 GB RAM, 1 GB of disk space.
On which platforms is the game available?
The game is available on: Windows, macOS, Linux.
How big is Eternal Step and does it need an SSD?
Eternal Step needs 1 GB of free disk space according to its official requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Nov 11, 2026). The requirements of Eternal Step do not state a drive type — an SSD is not officially required; it only speeds up loading.
What is the genre of Eternal Step?
Genre: RPG. Single-player only.
Who are the developer and publisher?
Developer: Once More With Gusto. Publisher: Green Man Gaming Publishing.
When was or will the game be released?
Released: 2015-10-16.
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: Intel HD 4400 graphics or similar. 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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