Fairspace

Fairspace

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Release date 2015-10-21
Genre Strategy
What hardware does Fairspace need?

Fairspace 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

Fairspace is a game by Sub Orbital Software. Steam release date: October 21, 2015. Minimum graphics card per Steam: OpenGL, GeForce 8800, Radeon HD 4200. It needs at least 1 GB of RAM.

Description

Fairspace is an amateur developed open-ended space exploration, trading and combat game. A full and rich persistent universe awaits your discovery.

Data: the game’s Steam store page

About the game

Developer
Sub Orbital Software
Publisher
Sub Orbital Software
Release date
October 21, 2015
PC platforms
Windows

Fairspace system requirements

Component Minimum Recommended
OS windows xp/vista/7/8 windows xp/vista/7/8
Processor 1.7Ghz 3.0Ghz or faster
Memory 1 GB ОЗУ 1 GB ОЗУ
Graphics OpenGL, GeForce 8800, Radeon HD 4200 OpenGL, GeForce 8800, Radeon HD 4200
Storage 600 MB 600 MB
Network Широкополосное подключение к интернету Широкополосное подключение к интернету
Notes Not compatible with Intel Series 4 Integrated Graphics Chip-sets. Or the Intel HD integrated Chip Sets. Not compatible with Intel Series 4 Integrated Graphics Chip-sets. Or the Intel HD integrated Chip Sets.

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

How big is Fairspace and does it need an SSD

Fairspace needs 600 MB of disk space, according to its official system requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Nov 11, 2026). requirements

600 MBdisk space
not statedSSD
38 %of 122184 games with an official size are smaller

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

FairspaceFairspace600 MBMedian of 2015 games (n = 2222)Median of 2015 games (n = 2222)500 MBMedian of 122184 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 122184 FPSHQ games1 GBLargest: AlbatrossLargest: Albatross2000 GBFairspaceFairspace600 MBMedian of 2015 games (n = 2222)Median of 2015 games (n = 2222)500 MBMedian of 122184 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 122184 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 Fairspace 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 Fairspace

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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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)
1GB
minimum RAM
2015
release year
In short

Can my PC run Fairspace?

Fairspace (2015): 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: OpenGL, GeForce 8800, Radeon HD 4200; minimum RAM: 1 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
55 FPSHQ index
RTX 3060 · 1080p High
90 FPS model estimate
RTX 4070 · 1440p Ultra
99 FPS model estimate
updated · source: FPS Fairspace, FPSHQ model estimate

Frequently asked questions about the game

On which platforms is the game available?
The game is available on: Windows.
What is the genre of Fairspace?
Genre: Strategy. Single-player only.
How big is Fairspace and does it need an SSD?
Fairspace needs 600 MB of free disk space according to its official requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Nov 11, 2026). The requirements of Fairspace do not state a drive type — an SSD is not officially required; it only speeds up loading.
Who are the developer and publisher?
Developer: Sub Orbital Software. Publisher: Sub Orbital Software.
When was or will the game be released?
Released: 2015-10-21.
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: OpenGL, GeForce 8800, Radeon HD 4200. 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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