Islets

Islets

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Release date 2022-08-24
Genre Action Adventure
What hardware does Islets need?

Islets has an FPSHQ demand score of 35/100: a light game — runs even on budget and older graphics cards. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam.

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Everything about Islets

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Islets is a game by Kyle Thompson. Steam release date: August 24, 2022. Steam reviews: 1 863. Minimum graphics card per Steam: GeForce GT 220 (1024 MB) or Radeon HD 4650 (1024 VRAM). It needs at least 4 GB of RAM.

About the game

Developer
Kyle Thompson
Publisher
Armor Games Studios
Release date
August 24, 2022
PC platforms
Windows
Steam reviews
1 863

Islets system requirements

Component Minimum Recommended
OS Windows 7 Windows 10
Processor Intel Pentium E2180 (2 * 2000), AMD Athlon Dual Core 4450e (2 * 2300), or equivalent Intel Core i3-3240 (2 * 3400), AMD A8-3850 (4 * 2900), or equivalent
Memory 4 GB ОЗУ 8 GB ОЗУ
Graphics GeForce GT 220 (1024 MB) or Radeon HD 4650 (1024 VRAM) GeForce GT 640 (2048 VRAM) or Radeon R7 250 (2048 VRAM)
DirectX версии 9.0 версии 9.0
Storage 1 GB 1 GB

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

How big is Islets and does it need an SSD

Islets needs 1 GB of disk space, according to its official system requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Oct 5, 2026). requirements

1 GBdisk space
not statedSSD
41 %of 93700 games with an official size are smaller

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

IsletsIslets1 GBMedian of 2022 games (n = 9740)Median of 2022 games (n = 9740)1 GBMedian of 93700 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 93700 FPSHQ games1 GBLargest: AlbatrossLargest: Albatross2000 GBIsletsIslets1 GBMedian of 2022 games (n = 9740)Median of 2022 games (n = 9740)1 GBMedian of 93700 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 93700 FPSHQ games1 GBLargest: AlbatrossLargest: Albatross2000 GB

Source: official system requirements (the game’s Steam page), captured Oct 5, 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 Islets 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 295–450 260–405 185–280
GeForce RTX 4090 S 285–440 245–375 155–235
GeForce RTX 5080 S 275–425 225–345 135–205
GeForce RTX 4080 Super A 265–410 210–320 120–185
GeForce RTX 4080 A 260–400 200–310 110–175
Radeon RX 7900 XTX A 260–405 200–310 115–175
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti A 255–395 190–295 105–165
Radeon RX 9070 XT A 250–390 185–290 105–160
Radeon RX 7900 XT A 235–365 170–265 93–145
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super A 245–380 180–280 100–155
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti B 225–360 165–255 90–140
Radeon RX 9070 A 225–350 160–250 88–135

* 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 Islets

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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35
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Key figures

Unique FPSHQ metrics from this page's data

35/100
FPSHQ load index
140–220FPS
FPS on RTX 3060, 1080p High model estimate
135–205FPS
FPS on RTX 4070, 1440p Ultra model estimate
8
of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS (1440p Ultra)
4GB
minimum RAM
2022
release year
In short

Can my PC run Islets?

Islets (2022): FPSHQ load index 35 out of 100. Per the FPSHQ model, GeForce RTX 3060 delivers 140–220 FPS at 1080p High and GeForce RTX 4070 135–205 FPS at 1440p Ultra; 8 of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS at 1440p Ultra. Developer's minimum GPU: GeForce GT 220 (1024 MB) or Radeon HD 4650 (1024 VRAM); minimum RAM: 4 GB. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam (checked Oct 5, 2026); FPSHQ model estimate (not a measurement). (model accuracy)

FPSHQ load index
35 FPSHQ index
RTX 3060 · 1080p High
159 FPS model estimate
RTX 4070 · 1440p Ultra
173 FPS model estimate
updated · source: FPS Islets, FPSHQ model estimate

Frequently asked questions about the game

What are the minimum system requirements for Islets?
Minimum configuration: Intel Pentium E2180 (2 * 2000), AMD Athlon Dual Core 4450e (2 * 2300), or equivalent, GeForce GT 220 (1024 MB) or Radeon HD 4650 (1024 VRAM), 4 GB RAM, 1 GB of disk space.
On which platforms is the game available?
The game is available on: Windows.
How big is Islets and does it need an SSD?
Islets needs 1 GB of free disk space according to its official requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Oct 5, 2026). The requirements of Islets do not state a drive type — an SSD is not officially required; it only speeds up loading.
What is the genre of Islets?
Genre: Action Adventure. Single-player only.
Who are the developer and publisher?
Developer: Kyle Thompson. Publisher: Armor Games Studios.
When was or will the game be released?
Released: 2022-08-24.
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 GT 220 (1024 MB) or Radeon HD 4650 (1024 VRAM). 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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