Idle Startup
Idle Startup has an FPSHQ demand score of 21/100: a light game — runs even on budget and older graphics cards. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam.
Idle Startup is a game by Merrill Lines. Steam release date: June 21, 2026. Minimum graphics card per Steam: Any GPU with OpenGL 3.3 (Intel HD 4000 era and up). It needs at least 2 GB of RAM.
Description
Build a tech company from a one-person garage into a global empire. Train six skills, automate the grind, prestige for permanent Founder bonuses, climb the leaderboards, and chase 50+ achievements in this clean, endlessly-scaling idle game — progress rolls on even while you're away.
Data: the game’s Steam store page
About the game
- Developer
- Merrill Lines
- Publisher
- Merrill Lines
- Release date
- June 21, 2026
- PC platforms
- Windows, macOS
- Steam store page
- store.steampowered.com/app/4779560
Idle Startup system requirements
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 (64-bit) | Windows 11 |
| Processor | Dual-core 1.6 GHz | Dual-core 2.0 GHz or better |
| Memory | 2 GB ОЗУ | 4 GB ОЗУ |
| Graphics | Any GPU with OpenGL 3.3 (Intel HD 4000 era and up) | Any modern integrated or discrete GPU |
| Storage | 250 MB | 250 MB |
| Notes | 1280×720 minimum window size | — |
64-разрядные процессор и операционная система
Source: the game’s Steam page — requirements published by the developer.
How big is Idle Startup and does it need an SSD
Idle Startup needs 250 MB of disk space, according to its official system requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Oct 9, 2026). requirements
The requirements of Idle Startup 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 9, 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 Idle Startup 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 | 385–590 | 360–550 | 315–475 |
| GeForce RTX 4090 | S | 385–585 | 350–540 | 275–415 |
| GeForce RTX 5080 | S | 380–580 | 340–525 | 245–370 |
| GeForce RTX 4080 Super | A | 375–575 | 330–510 | 220–340 |
| GeForce RTX 4080 | A | 375–575 | 325–495 | 210–325 |
| Radeon RX 7900 XTX | A | 370–575 | 325–500 | 210–325 |
| GeForce RTX 5070 Ti | A | 370–570 | 320–490 | 200–310 |
| Radeon RX 9070 XT | A | 365–570 | 315–480 | 195–300 |
| Radeon RX 7900 XT | A | 355–555 | 295–455 | 175–270 |
| GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super | A | 360–565 | 305–470 | 185–290 |
| GeForce RTX 3090 Ti | B | 350–550 | 290–445 | 170–260 |
| Radeon RX 9070 | A | 350–545 | 285–435 | 165–255 |
* 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 Idle Startup
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
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Can my PC run Idle Startup?
Idle Startup (2026): FPSHQ load index 21 out of 100. Per the FPSHQ model, GeForce RTX 3060 delivers 255–400 FPS at 1080p High and GeForce RTX 4070 245–375 FPS at 1440p Ultra; 11 of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS at 1440p Ultra. Developer's minimum GPU: Any GPU with OpenGL 3.3 (Intel HD 4000 era and up); minimum RAM: 2 GB. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam (checked Oct 9, 2026); FPSHQ model estimate (not a measurement). (model accuracy)
- FPSHQ load index
- 21 FPSHQ index
- RTX 3060 · 1080p High
- 293 FPS model estimate
- RTX 4070 · 1440p Ultra
- 315 FPS model estimate
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