Gunk

Gunk

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Release date 2019-12-09
Genre Indie
What hardware does Gunk need?

Gunk has an FPSHQ demand score of 61/100: a demanding game — RTX 4060 / RX 7600 or better for high settings at 1080p–1440p. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam.

requirements · data updated · methodology

Gunk is a game by Electric Boogaloo Productions. Steam release date: December 9, 2019. Minimum graphics card per Steam: GeForce GTX 560.

Description

Gunk is a 2D Platformer inspired by games and it is quite possibly the best game ever made. From the creators of absolutely nothing comes 2019s biggest hit! In this game you play as a snail in a French restaurant.

Data: the game’s Steam store page

About the game

Developer
Electric Boogaloo Productions
Publisher
Electric Boogaloo Productions
Release date
December 9, 2019
PC platforms
Windows

Gunk system requirements

Component Minimum Recommended
OS Windows 7 Windows 10
Processor Pentium 4 or higher Intel Core i9-9900K
Memory 256 MB ОЗУ 16 MB ОЗУ
Graphics GeForce GTX 560 Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080 Ti.
DirectX версии 10 версии 12
Storage 1 GB 11 GB
Network — Широкополосное подключение к интернету
Sound card — Creative Sound Blaster Z
Notes 16:9 recommended You also need a license to slither.

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

How big is Gunk and does it need an SSD

Gunk needs 1 GB of free space for minimum requirements and 11 GB for recommended (the game’s Steam page, data as of Oct 16, 2026). requirements

1–11 GBdisk space
not statedSSD
94 %of 122382 games with an official size are smaller

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

GunkGunk11 GBMedian of 2019 games (n = 6570)Median of 2019 games (n = 6570)800 MBMedian of 122382 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 122382 FPSHQ games1 GBLargest: AlbatrossLargest: Albatross2000 GBGunkGunk11 GBMedian of 2019 games (n = 6570)Median of 2019 games (n = 6570)800 MBMedian of 122382 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 122382 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 Gunk 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 195–325 155–255 89–150
GeForce RTX 4090 S 175–295 130–220 72–125
GeForce RTX 5080 S 160–275 115–195 62–105
GeForce RTX 4080 Super A 150–250 105–175 56–94
GeForce RTX 4080 A 140–240 100–170 53–89
Radeon RX 7900 XTX A 140–240 100–170 53–89
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti A 135–230 95–160 50–84
Radeon RX 9070 XT A 130–225 93–155 48–82
Radeon RX 7900 XT A 120–205 84–140 43–73
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super A 125–215 89–150 46–78
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti B 115–195 80–135 41–71
Radeon RX 9070 A 110–190 79–130 41–69

* 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 Gunk

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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61
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

61/100
FPSHQ load index
67–110FPS
FPS on RTX 3060, 1080p High model estimate
65–110FPS
FPS on RTX 4070, 1440p Ultra model estimate
4
of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS (1440p Ultra)
2019
release year
In short

Can my PC run Gunk?

Gunk (2019): FPSHQ load index 61 out of 100. Per the FPSHQ model, GeForce RTX 3060 delivers 67–110 FPS at 1080p High and GeForce RTX 4070 65–110 FPS at 1440p Ultra; 4 of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS at 1440p Ultra. Developer's minimum GPU: GeForce GTX 560; minimum RAM: — 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
61 FPSHQ index
RTX 3060 · 1080p High
79 FPS model estimate
RTX 4070 · 1440p Ultra
87 FPS model estimate
updated · source: FPS Gunk, 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 Gunk?
Genre: Indie. Single-player only.
How big is Gunk and does it need an SSD?
Gunk needs 1–11 GB of free disk space according to its official requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Oct 16, 2026). The requirements of Gunk do not state a drive type — an SSD is not officially required; it only speeds up loading.
Who are the developer and publisher?
Developer: Electric Boogaloo Productions. Publisher: Electric Boogaloo Productions.
When was or will the game be released?
Released: 2019-12-09.
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 560. 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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