Gloam

Gloam

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Release date 2021-03-01
Genre Indie
What hardware does Gloam need?

Gloam has an FPSHQ demand score of 58/100: 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

Gloam is a game by Cordylus. Steam release date: March 1, 2021. Minimum graphics card per Steam: GeForce GTX 680. It needs at least 4 GB of RAM.

Description

Gloam is a Puzzle Royale game, run around a freezing haunted mansion battling other players in fast-paced mini-games to steal their flames and stay alight the longest! Quick thinking and fast reflexes, a party game for all ages!

Data: the game’s Steam store page

About the game

Developer
Cordylus
Publisher
Cordylus
Release date
March 1, 2021
PC platforms
Windows
Mode
multiplayer / co-op

Gloam system requirements

Component Minimum Recommended
OS Windows 10 Windows 10
Processor Intel i5-4590 / AMD FX 8350 Intel i5-4590 / AMD FX 8350
Memory 4 GB ОЗУ 8 GB ОЗУ
Graphics GeForce GTX 680 GeForce GTX 980
DirectX версии 12 версии 12
Storage 700 MB 1 GB
Network Широкополосное подключение к интернету Широкополосное подключение к интернету

64-разрядные процессор и операционная система

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

How big is Gloam and does it need an SSD

Gloam needs 700 MB of free space for minimum requirements and 1 GB for recommended (the game’s Steam page, data as of Oct 16, 2026). requirements

700 MB–1 GBdisk space
not statedSSD
44 %of 122293 games with an official size are smaller

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

GloamGloam1 GBMedian of 2021 games (n = 9397)Median of 2021 games (n = 9397)998 MBMedian of 122293 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 122293 FPSHQ games1 GBLargest: AlbatrossLargest: Albatross2000 GBGloamGloam1 GBMedian of 2021 games (n = 9397)Median of 2021 games (n = 9397)998 MBMedian of 122293 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 122293 FPSHQ games1 GBLargest: AlbatrossLargest: Albatross2000 GB

Source: official system requirements (the game’s Steam page), captured Oct 16, 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 Gloam 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 200–335 160–270 94–160
GeForce RTX 4090 S 185–310 135–230 77–130
GeForce RTX 5080 S 170–285 120–205 67–115
GeForce RTX 4080 Super A 155–265 110–190 59–100
GeForce RTX 4080 A 150–255 105–175 56–95
Radeon RX 7900 XTX A 150–255 105–180 56–95
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti A 145–245 100–170 53–91
Radeon RX 9070 XT A 140–240 99–165 51–87
Radeon RX 7900 XT A 125–215 89–150 46–78
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super A 135–230 95–160 50–84
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti B 120–210 85–145 44–76
Radeon RX 9070 A 120–205 83–140 43–73

* 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 Gloam

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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58
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

58/100
FPSHQ load index
72–120FPS
FPS on RTX 3060, 1080p High model estimate
68–115FPS
FPS on RTX 4070, 1440p Ultra model estimate
5
of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS (1440p Ultra)
4GB
minimum RAM
2021
release year
In short

Can my PC run Gloam?

Gloam (2021): FPSHQ load index 58 out of 100. Per the FPSHQ model, GeForce RTX 3060 delivers 72–120 FPS at 1080p High and GeForce RTX 4070 68–115 FPS at 1440p Ultra; 5 of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS at 1440p Ultra. Developer's minimum GPU: GeForce GTX 680; minimum RAM: 4 GB. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam (checked Oct 16, 2026); FPSHQ model estimate (not a measurement). (model accuracy)

FPSHQ load index
58 FPSHQ index
RTX 3060 · 1080p High
85 FPS model estimate
RTX 4070 · 1440p Ultra
92 FPS model estimate
updated · source: FPS Gloam, 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 Gloam?
Genre: Indie. Has multiplayer.
How big is Gloam and does it need an SSD?
Gloam needs 700 MB–1 GB of free disk space according to its official requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Oct 16, 2026). The requirements of Gloam do not state a drive type — an SSD is not officially required; it only speeds up loading.
Who are the developer and publisher?
Developer: Cordylus. Publisher: Cordylus.
When was or will the game be released?
Released: 2021-03-01.
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 680. 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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