Icarus
Icarus: FPSHQ load index — no data: the game’s requirements are outside the range where the model is checked against measurements, so FPS on this page is a low-confidence extrapolation. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam.
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Description
Icarus, a classic side-scrolling space shoot-em-up tribute! - Thumping soundtrack, Bosses, Multiples, Power-ups, Secrets, BIG levels... ...Give the (free) work in progress / teaser demo a try!
Data: the game’s Steam store page
About the game
- Developer
- Denis Evans
- Publisher
- Japster's Cavern
- Release date
- 2019
- PC platforms
- Windows
- Steam store page
- store.steampowered.com/app/1537160
spec Upscaling per official lists — NVIDIA: DLSS Multi Frame Generation. DLSS, FSR and XeSS: FPS and modes →
Icarus system requirements
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows XP | Windows 7 / 8 / 10 |
| Processor | Intel P4 Core 2 Duo / Dual Core / AMD Athlon XP or above | Intel i3 / AMD Phenom II or later |
| Memory | 2048 MB ОЗУ | 4096 MB ОЗУ |
| Graphics | 512MB | 1024MB |
| Storage | 500 MB | 1 GB |
| Sound card | Standard 16-Bit Capable Sound Card | Standard 16-Bit Capable Sound Card |
Source: the game’s Steam page — requirements published by the developer.
How big is Icarus and does it need an SSD
Icarus needs 500 MB of free space for minimum requirements and 1 GB for recommended (the game’s Steam page, data as of Oct 3, 2026). requirements
The requirements of Icarus 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 Oct 3, 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 Icarus 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 | 355–590 | 330–545 | 280–470 |
| GeForce RTX 4090 | S | 350–590 | 325–530 | 245–410 |
| GeForce RTX 5080 | S | 345–585 | 310–515 | 215–365 |
| GeForce RTX 4080 Super | A | 340–575 | 300–500 | 195–330 |
| GeForce RTX 4080 | A | 340–575 | 295–490 | 185–315 |
| Radeon RX 7900 XTX | A | 340–575 | 295–490 | 185–315 |
| GeForce RTX 5070 Ti | A | 335–570 | 285–480 | 175–300 |
| Radeon RX 9070 XT | A | 335–565 | 280–470 | 170–290 |
| Radeon RX 7900 XT | A | 325–550 | 265–440 | 155–260 |
| GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super | A | 330–560 | 275–460 | 165–280 |
| GeForce RTX 3090 Ti | B | 320–545 | 255–430 | 150–255 |
| Radeon RX 9070 | A | 320–540 | 255–425 | 145–250 |
* 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 Icarus
The most affordable cards the FPSHQ model expects to reach 60+ FPS at 1080p High. This is an estimate, not a measurement.
- Radeon RX Vega 64 ≈63 FPS
- GeForce GTX 1660 ≈63 FPS
- GeForce GTX 1660 Ti ≈68 FPS
- GeForce GTX 1660 Super ≈69 FPS
- GeForce GTX 1070 ≈77 FPS
- Radeon RX 5600 XT ≈81 FPS
Real player results results: 1
Median FPS on players’ PCs — from the FPSHQ app and checked reports, after anti-fraud filtering.
| GPU | Settings | Median FPS | 1% low | Prediction | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PowerColor Fighter Radeon RX 6650 XT | 1080p · Ultra | 60 | — | 267 | 1 site 1 |
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Can my PC run Icarus?
Icarus (2019): FPSHQ load index — no data (requirements outside the checked range). Per the FPSHQ model, GeForce RTX 3060 delivers 235–385 FPS at 1080p High and GeForce RTX 4070 215–365 FPS at 1440p Ultra; 11 of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS at 1440p Ultra. Developer's minimum GPU: 512MB; minimum RAM: 2 GB. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam (checked Oct 3, 2026); FPSHQ model estimate (not a measurement). (model accuracy)
- FPSHQ load index
- no data
- RTX 3060 · 1080p High
- 278 FPS model estimate
- RTX 4070 · 1440p Ultra
- 299 FPS model estimate
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