If Only...

If Only...

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Release date 2017-10-22
Genre Simulation
What hardware does If Only... need?

If Only... has an FPSHQ demand score of 68/100: 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

If Only... is a game by RMIT VX Lab. Steam release date: October 22, 2017. Minimum graphics card per Steam: Geforce 1070. It needs at least 8 GB of RAM.

Description

This VR experience uses the architectural design by M@ STUDIO Architects for the 2016 National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) Architecture Commission titled “Haven’t you always wanted…?” which transplanted a familiar object (a suburban car wash) into an unfamiliar surrounding (the art gallery).

Data: the game’s Steam store page

About the game

Developer
RMIT VX Lab
Publisher
RMIT VX Lab
Release date
October 22, 2017
PC platforms
Windows

If Only... system requirements

Component Minimum Recommended
OS Windows 8 Windows 10
Processor Intel Core i7 Intel Core i7
Memory 8 GB ОЗУ 16 GB ОЗУ
Graphics Geforce 1070 Geforce 1080
DirectX версии 9.0 версии 11
Storage 500 MB 500 MB
Поддержка VR SteamVR. Standing or Room Scale —

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

How big is If Only... and does it need an SSD

If Only... needs 500 MB of disk space, according to its official system requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Nov 8, 2026). requirements

500 MBdisk space
not statedSSD
29 %of 122263 games with an official size are smaller

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

If Only...If Only...500 MBMedian of 2017 games (n = 5303)Median of 2017 games (n = 5303)765 MBMedian of 122263 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 122263 FPSHQ games1 GBLargest: AlbatrossLargest: Albatross2000 GBIf Only...If Only...500 MBMedian of 2017 games (n = 5303)Median of 2017 games (n = 5303)765 MBMedian of 122263 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 122263 FPSHQ games1 GBLargest: AlbatrossLargest: Albatross2000 GB

Source: official system requirements (the game’s Steam page), captured Nov 8, 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 If Only... 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 175–300 135–230 78–130
GeForce RTX 4090 S 160–270 115–195 63–105
GeForce RTX 5080 S 145–245 100–170 54–92
GeForce RTX 4080 Super A 130–225 93–155 49–83
GeForce RTX 4080 A 125–215 88–145 46–78
Radeon RX 7900 XTX A 125–215 88–150 46–78
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti A 120–205 83–140 44–74
Radeon RX 9070 XT A 115–200 81–135 42–72
Radeon RX 7900 XT A 105–180 72–120 38–64
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super A 110–190 78–130 40–68
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti B 100–175 70–120 36–62
Radeon RX 9070 A 100–170 68–115 35–61

* 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 If Only...

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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68
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

68/100
FPSHQ load index
59–96FPS
FPS on RTX 3060, 1080p High model estimate
56–93FPS
FPS on RTX 4070, 1440p Ultra model estimate
2
of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS (1440p Ultra)
8GB
minimum RAM
2017
release year
In short

Can my PC run If Only...?

If Only... (2017): FPSHQ load index 68 out of 100. Per the FPSHQ model, GeForce RTX 3060 delivers 59–96 FPS at 1080p High and GeForce RTX 4070 56–93 FPS at 1440p Ultra; 2 of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS at 1440p Ultra. Developer's minimum GPU: Geforce 1070; minimum RAM: 8 GB. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam (checked Nov 8, 2026); FPSHQ model estimate (not a measurement). (model accuracy)

FPSHQ load index
68 FPSHQ index
RTX 3060 · 1080p High
69 FPS model estimate
RTX 4070 · 1440p Ultra
76 FPS model estimate
updated · source: FPS If Only..., 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 If Only...?
Genre: Simulation. Single-player only.
How big is If Only... and does it need an SSD?
If Only... needs 500 MB of free disk space according to its official requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Nov 8, 2026). The requirements of If Only... do not state a drive type — an SSD is not officially required; it only speeds up loading.
Who are the developer and publisher?
Developer: RMIT VX Lab. Publisher: RMIT VX Lab.
When was or will the game be released?
Released: 2017-10-22.
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 1070. 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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