Hack, Slash & Backstab
Hack, Slash & Backstab has an FPSHQ demand score of 43/100: moderate requirements — runs on mid-range cards like the RTX 3060 / RX 6600. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam.
Hack, Slash & Backstab is a game by MAGIC Spell Studios. Steam release date: August 31, 2016. Minimum graphics card per Steam: Intel HD Graphics 6000 series. It needs at least 4 GB of RAM.
Description
Hack, Slash & Backstab is a 1 - 4 player arcade dungeon crawler with a twist! Work together as warrior, rogue, wizard and archer to survive a dangerous world. But only one player will be crowned the winner: it becomes a fight to the death, as betrayal and backstab become the tools of choice.
Data: the game’s Steam store page
About the game
- Developer
- MAGIC Spell Studios
- Publisher
- MAGIC Spell Studios
- Release date
- August 31, 2016
- PC platforms
- Windows, macOS, Linux
- Mode
- multiplayer / co-op
- Steam store page
- store.steampowered.com/app/438910
Hack, Slash & Backstab system requirements
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 7 | Windows 10 |
| Processor | 2.2 GHz Intel Core i3 | 3.7 GHz Intel Core i7 or higher |
| Memory | 4 GB ОЗУ | 8 GB ОЗУ |
| Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 6000 series | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 or higher |
| DirectX | версии 9.0 | версии 11 |
| Storage | 700 MB | 700 MB |
| Sound card | Yes | Yes |
| Notes | Xbox One, Xbox 360 or Steam controller required (others such as PS4 may work too) | Xbox One, Xbox 360 or Steam controller required (others such as PS4 may work too) |
Source: the game’s Steam page — requirements published by the developer.
How big is Hack, Slash & Backstab and does it need an SSD
Hack, Slash & Backstab needs 700 MB of disk space, according to its official system requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Nov 11, 2026). requirements
The requirements of Hack, Slash & Backstab do not state a drive type — an SSD is not officially required; it only speeds up loading.
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 Hack, Slash & Backstab 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 | 245–410 | 210–350 | 135–230 |
| GeForce RTX 4090 | S | 235–395 | 190–315 | 110–190 |
| GeForce RTX 5080 | S | 220–375 | 170–285 | 97–165 |
| GeForce RTX 4080 Super | A | 210–355 | 155–265 | 87–145 |
| GeForce RTX 4080 | A | 205–345 | 150–250 | 82–140 |
| Radeon RX 7900 XTX | A | 205–345 | 150–250 | 83–140 |
| GeForce RTX 5070 Ti | A | 195–335 | 140–240 | 77–130 |
| Radeon RX 9070 XT | A | 190–330 | 140–235 | 75–130 |
| Radeon RX 7900 XT | A | 175–305 | 125–210 | 67–115 |
| GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super | A | 185–320 | 135–225 | 72–125 |
| GeForce RTX 3090 Ti | B | 170–295 | 120–205 | 65–110 |
| Radeon RX 9070 | A | 170–290 | 115–200 | 63–110 |
* 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
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Green — 60+ FPS (comfortable), yellow — 30–60 (playable), red — below 30. Dashed line marks 60 FPS.
Which graphics cards can run Hack, Slash & Backstab
The most affordable cards the FPSHQ model expects to reach 60+ FPS at 1080p High. This is an estimate, not a measurement.
- GeForce GTX 1660 Ti ≈63 FPS
- GeForce GTX 1660 Super ≈64 FPS
- GeForce GTX 1070 ≈72 FPS
- Radeon RX 5600 XT ≈75 FPS
- GeForce GTX 1070 Ti ≈81 FPS
- GeForce GTX 1080 ≈82 FPS
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Can my PC run Hack, Slash & Backstab?
Hack, Slash & Backstab (2016): FPSHQ load index 43 out of 100. Per the FPSHQ model, GeForce RTX 3060 delivers 105–170 FPS at 1080p High and GeForce RTX 4070 98–165 FPS at 1440p Ultra; 6 of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS at 1440p Ultra. Developer's minimum GPU: Intel HD Graphics 6000 series; 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
- 43 FPSHQ index
- RTX 3060 · 1080p High
- 123 FPS model estimate
- RTX 4070 · 1440p Ultra
- 134 FPS model estimate
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