Katana X

Katana X

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Release date 2017-06-09
Genre Sports
What hardware does Katana X need?

Katana X has an FPSHQ demand score of 58/100: 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

Katana X is a game by Aargle, LLC. Steam release date: June 9, 2017. Minimum graphics card per Steam: NVIDIA GeForce® GTX 970 / AMD Radeon™ R9 290. It needs at least 4 GB of RAM.

Description

Katana X is a sword simulation action game designed specifically for VR utilizing tracked motion controls. This game takes real physical skill of body control and hand–eye coordination to get high scores. If you like motion gaming, swordplay, and having a serious workout session, this is the game for you.

Data: the game’s Steam store page

About the game

Developer
Aargle, LLC
Publisher
Aargle, LLC
Release date
June 9, 2017
PC platforms
Windows

Katana X system requirements

Component Minimum Recommended
OS Windows 7 Windows 10
Processor Intel i5-4590 / AMD FX 8350 Intel i7 4770k
Memory 4 GB ОЗУ 8 GB ОЗУ
Graphics NVIDIA GeForce® GTX 970 / AMD Radeon™ R9 290 NVIDIA GeForce® GTX 980ti
DirectX версии 11 версии 11
Storage 4 GB 8 GB
Network Широкополосное подключение к интернету Широкополосное подключение к интернету
Поддержка VR SteamVR. Standing or Room Scale —

64-разрядные процессор и операционная система

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

How big is Katana X and does it need an SSD

Katana X needs 4 GB of free space for minimum requirements and 8 GB for recommended (the game’s Steam page, data as of Nov 9, 2026). requirements

4–8 GBdisk space
not statedSSD
89 %of 122426 games with an official size are smaller

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

Katana XKatana X8 GBMedian of 2017 games (n = 5303)Median of 2017 games (n = 5303)765 MBMedian of 122426 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 122426 FPSHQ games1 GBLargest: AlbatrossLargest: Albatross2000 GBKatana XKatana X8 GBMedian of 2017 games (n = 5303)Median of 2017 games (n = 5303)765 MBMedian of 122426 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 122426 FPSHQ games1 GBLargest: AlbatrossLargest: Albatross2000 GB

Source: official system requirements (the game’s Steam page), captured Nov 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 Katana X 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 200–335 160–270 94–160
GeForce RTX 4090 S 185–310 140–230 77–130
GeForce RTX 5080 S 170–285 120–205 67–115
GeForce RTX 4080 Super A 155–265 110–185 60–100
GeForce RTX 4080 A 150–255 105–175 57–95
Radeon RX 7900 XTX A 150–255 105–180 57–95
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti A 145–245 100–170 53–90
Radeon RX 9070 XT A 140–240 98–165 51–87
Radeon RX 7900 XT A 125–220 88–150 46–78
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super A 135–230 93–160 50–84
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti B 120–210 84–140 44–76
Radeon RX 9070 A 120–205 82–140 43–73

* 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 Katana X

Cards at least as fast as the Steam minimum (NVIDIA GeForce® GTX 970 / AMD Radeon™ R9 290). FPS is an FPSHQ model forecast for 1080p High, not a measurement.

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58
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

58/100
FPSHQ load index
72–120FPS
FPS on RTX 3060, 1080p High model estimate
67–115FPS
FPS on RTX 4070, 1440p Ultra model estimate
5
of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS (1440p Ultra)
4GB
minimum RAM
2017
release year
In short

Can my PC run Katana X?

Katana X (2017): FPSHQ load index 58 out of 100. Per the FPSHQ model, GeForce RTX 3060 delivers 72–120 FPS at 1080p High and GeForce RTX 4070 67–115 FPS at 1440p Ultra; 5 of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS at 1440p Ultra. Developer's minimum GPU: NVIDIA GeForce® GTX 970 / AMD Radeon™ R9 290; minimum RAM: 4 GB. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam (checked Nov 9, 2026); FPSHQ model estimate (not a measurement). (model accuracy)

FPSHQ load index
58 FPSHQ index
RTX 3060 · 1080p High
85 FPS model estimate
RTX 4070 · 1440p Ultra
92 FPS model estimate
updated · source: FPS Katana X, FPSHQ model estimate

Frequently asked questions about the game

What are the minimum system requirements for Katana X?
Minimum configuration: Intel i5-4590 / AMD FX 8350, NVIDIA GeForce® GTX 970 / AMD Radeon™ R9 290, 4 GB RAM, 4 GB of disk space.
On which platforms is the game available?
The game is available on: Windows.
How big is Katana X and does it need an SSD?
Katana X needs 4–8 GB of free disk space according to its official requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Nov 9, 2026). The requirements of Katana X do not state a drive type — an SSD is not officially required; it only speeds up loading.
What is the genre of Katana X?
Genre: Sports. Single-player only.
Who are the developer and publisher?
Developer: Aargle, LLC. Publisher: Aargle, LLC.
When was or will the game be released?
Released: 2017-06-09.
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: NVIDIA GeForce® GTX 970 / AMD Radeon™ R9 290. 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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