Interstellar Invaders

Interstellar Invaders

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Release date 2018-04-30
Genre Action
What hardware does Interstellar Invaders need?

Interstellar Invaders has an FPSHQ demand score of 18/100: a light game — runs even on budget and older graphics cards. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam.

requirements · data updated · methodology

Interstellar Invaders is a game by Interstellar Tortoise. Steam release date: April 30, 2018. Minimum graphics card per Steam: Intel Q45/Q43 Express Chipset. It needs at least 4 GB of RAM.

Description

Interstellar Invaders is an arcade game which combines the game mechanics of Arkanoid, Galaga, and Missile Command in hand-built and (eventually) procedurally generated levels.

Data: the game’s Steam store page

About the game

Developer
Interstellar Tortoise
Publisher
Interstellar Tortoise
Release date
April 30, 2018
PC platforms
Windows, macOS
Mode
multiplayer / co-op

Interstellar Invaders system requirements

Component Minimum Recommended
OS Windows 7 or newer Windows 7 or newer
Processor Intel Core 2 Duo E7500 - 2.93GHz Intel i7 - 3630QM - 2.4GHz
Memory 4 GB ОЗУ 8 GB ОЗУ
Graphics Intel Q45/Q43 Express Chipset Intel HD Graphics 4000
Storage 890 MB 890 MB
Sound card SoundMAX Integrated Digital High Definition Audio High Definition Audio Device
Notes If running slow (below 60 fps) - try reducing your display resolution. It usually runs well at 800 x 600 - even on very old machines. If running slow (below 60 fps) - try reducing your display resolution.

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

How big is Interstellar Invaders and does it need an SSD

Interstellar Invaders needs 890 MB of disk space, according to its official system requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Nov 8, 2026). requirements

890 MBdisk space
not statedSSD
43 %of 122143 games with an official size are smaller

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

Interstellar InvadersInterstellar Invaders890 MBMedian of 2018 games (n = 6685)Median of 2018 games (n = 6685)600 MBMedian of 122143 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 122143 FPSHQ games1 GBLargest: AlbatrossLargest: Albatross2000 GBInterstellar InvadersInterstellar Invaders890 MBMedian of 2018 games (n = 6685)Median of 2018 games (n = 6685)600 MBMedian of 122143 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 122143 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 Interstellar Invaders 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 390–655 370–610 335–560
GeForce RTX 4090 S 390–655 365–605 300–505
GeForce RTX 5080 S 390–650 355–590 270–455
GeForce RTX 4080 Super A 385–645 350–580 245–420
GeForce RTX 4080 A 385–645 345–575 235–400
Radeon RX 7900 XTX A 385–645 345–575 235–400
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti A 380–640 340–565 225–380
Radeon RX 9070 XT A 380–635 335–560 220–370
Radeon RX 7900 XT A 375–625 320–535 195–335
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super A 380–635 330–550 210–355
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti B 370–625 315–525 190–325
Radeon RX 9070 A 370–620 310–520 185–315

* 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 Interstellar Invaders

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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GameInterstellar Invaders
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18
Demand
out of 100

The higher it is, the more powerful a PC you need. Runs even on weak hardware.

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Key figures

Unique FPSHQ metrics from this page's data

18/100
FPSHQ load index
295–485FPS
FPS on RTX 3060, 1080p High model estimate
275–455FPS
FPS on RTX 4070, 1440p Ultra model estimate
12
of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS (1440p Ultra)
4GB
minimum RAM
2018
release year
In short

Can my PC run Interstellar Invaders?

Interstellar Invaders (2018): FPSHQ load index 18 out of 100. Per the FPSHQ model, GeForce RTX 3060 delivers 295–485 FPS at 1080p High and GeForce RTX 4070 275–455 FPS at 1440p Ultra; 12 of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS at 1440p Ultra. Developer's minimum GPU: Intel Q45/Q43 Express Chipset; minimum RAM: 4 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
18 FPSHQ index
RTX 3060 · 1080p High
348 FPS model estimate
RTX 4070 · 1440p Ultra
372 FPS model estimate
updated · source: FPS Interstellar Invaders, FPSHQ model estimate

Frequently asked questions about the game

On which platforms is the game available?
The game is available on: Windows, macOS.
What is the genre of Interstellar Invaders?
Genre: Action. Has multiplayer.
How big is Interstellar Invaders and does it need an SSD?
Interstellar Invaders needs 890 MB of free disk space according to its official requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Nov 8, 2026). The requirements of Interstellar Invaders do not state a drive type — an SSD is not officially required; it only speeds up loading.
Who are the developer and publisher?
Developer: Interstellar Tortoise. Publisher: Interstellar Tortoise.
When was or will the game be released?
Released: 2018-04-30.
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: Intel Q45/Q43 Express Chipset. 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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