influence

influence

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Release date 2018-01-22
Genre Strategy
What hardware does influence need?

influence has an FPSHQ demand score of 57/100: moderate requirements — runs on mid-range cards like the RTX 3060 / RX 6600. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam.

requirements · data updated · methodology

influence is a game by Blanket Fort Games. Steam release date: January 22, 2018. Minimum graphics card per Steam: 512MB nVidia 8600 series. It needs at least 1 GB of RAM.

Description

You are an idea. You are ephemeral, infectious, and rapacious. It is your mission to occupy the thoughts of every mind. Go. Spread. Convince. Influence. Play against computer controlled opponents or online against other humans in this casual real-time strategy game.

Data: the game’s Steam store page

About the game

Developer
Blanket Fort Games
Publisher
Blanket Fort Games
Release date
January 22, 2018
PC platforms
Windows
Mode
multiplayer / co-op

influence system requirements

Component Minimum Recommended
OS Windows 7 Windows 7 or Later
Processor 1.8 GHz Dual Core CP 2.66 GHz Dual Core CPU
Memory 1 GB ОЗУ 2 GB ОЗУ
Graphics 512MB nVidia 8600 series 512MB ATI 4800 Series, 512MB nVidia 8800 series
DirectX версии 9.0c версии 9.0c
Storage 250 MB 250 MB
Sound card DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card
Notes Turning on the faster graphics setting and/or playing with fewer neutral ids may improve performance —

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

How big is influence and does it need an SSD

influence needs 250 MB of disk space, according to its official system requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Nov 8, 2026). requirements

250 MBdisk space
not statedSSD
18 %of 122275 games with an official size are smaller

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

influenceinfluence250 MBMedian of 2018 games (n = 6685)Median of 2018 games (n = 6685)600 MBMedian of 122275 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 122275 FPSHQ games1 GBLargest: AlbatrossLargest: Albatross2000 GBinfluenceinfluence250 MBMedian of 2018 games (n = 6685)Median of 2018 games (n = 6685)600 MBMedian of 122275 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 122275 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 influence 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 200–340 165–275 96–165
GeForce RTX 4090 S 185–315 140–235 78–135
GeForce RTX 5080 S 170–290 125–210 68–115
GeForce RTX 4080 Super A 160–270 115–190 61–105
GeForce RTX 4080 A 155–260 105–180 57–97
Radeon RX 7900 XTX A 155–260 110–185 58–98
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti A 145–250 100–175 54–92
Radeon RX 9070 XT A 145–245 100–170 53–89
Radeon RX 7900 XT A 130–220 90–150 47–79
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super A 135–235 97–165 50–86
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti B 125–215 88–145 45–77
Radeon RX 9070 A 120–210 85–145 44–74

* 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 influence

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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57
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

57/100
FPSHQ load index
73–120FPS
FPS on RTX 3060, 1080p High model estimate
70–115FPS
FPS on RTX 4070, 1440p Ultra model estimate
5
of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS (1440p Ultra)
1GB
minimum RAM
2018
release year
In short

Can my PC run influence?

influence (2018): FPSHQ load index 57 out of 100. Per the FPSHQ model, GeForce RTX 3060 delivers 73–120 FPS at 1080p High and GeForce RTX 4070 70–115 FPS at 1440p Ultra; 5 of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS at 1440p Ultra. Developer's minimum GPU: 512MB nVidia 8600 series; minimum RAM: 1 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
57 FPSHQ index
RTX 3060 · 1080p High
86 FPS model estimate
RTX 4070 · 1440p Ultra
94 FPS model estimate
updated · source: FPS influence, 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 influence?
Genre: Strategy. Has multiplayer.
How big is influence and does it need an SSD?
influence needs 250 MB of free disk space according to its official requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Nov 8, 2026). The requirements of influence do not state a drive type — an SSD is not officially required; it only speeds up loading.
Who are the developer and publisher?
Developer: Blanket Fort Games. Publisher: Blanket Fort Games.
When was or will the game be released?
Released: 2018-01-22.
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: 512MB nVidia 8600 series. 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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