Kim

Kim

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Release date 2016-10-24
Genre RPG
What hardware does Kim need?

Kim has an FPSHQ demand score of 63/100: 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

Kim is a game by The Secret Games Company. Steam release date: October 24, 2016. Minimum graphics card per Steam: GeForce 8600/Radeon HD 3670/Intel HD 3000. It needs at least 2 GB of RAM.

Description

Kim is a boisterous urchin from 1880s Lahore, his wanderlust will take him all over India. Branching conversations, survival, stealth and combat let you play Kim's coming of age however you choose. The enormous open world of Kipling's India awaits you!

Data: the game’s Steam store page

About the game

Developer
The Secret Games Company
Publisher
The Secret Games Company
Release date
October 24, 2016
PC platforms
Windows, macOS

Kim system requirements

Component Minimum
OS Windows 7+
Processor Dual Core CPU
Memory 2 GB ОЗУ
Graphics GeForce 8600/Radeon HD 3670/Intel HD 3000
Storage 1 GB

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

How big is Kim and does it need an SSD

Kim needs 1 GB of disk space, according to its official system requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Nov 11, 2026). requirements

1 GBdisk space
not statedSSD
44 %of 122207 games with an official size are smaller

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

KimKim1 GBMedian of 2016 games (n = 3656)Median of 2016 games (n = 3656)600 MBMedian of 122207 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 122207 FPSHQ games1 GBLargest: AlbatrossLargest: Albatross2000 GBKimKim1 GBMedian of 2016 games (n = 3656)Median of 2016 games (n = 3656)600 MBMedian of 122207 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 122207 FPSHQ games1 GBLargest: AlbatrossLargest: Albatross2000 GB

Source: official system requirements (the game’s Steam page), captured Nov 11, 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 Kim 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 185–315 150–250 85–145
GeForce RTX 4090 S 170–290 125–210 69–120
GeForce RTX 5080 S 155–265 110–185 60–105
GeForce RTX 4080 Super A 145–245 100–170 53–90
GeForce RTX 4080 A 135–235 96–160 50–85
Radeon RX 7900 XTX A 135–235 97–165 51–87
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti A 130–225 92–155 48–82
Radeon RX 9070 XT A 125–220 89–150 47–79
Radeon RX 7900 XT A 115–195 80–135 41–71
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super A 120–210 86–145 44–76
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti B 110–190 77–130 40–68
Radeon RX 9070 A 110–185 75–125 38–66

* 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 Kim

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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63
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

63/100
FPSHQ load index
65–110FPS
FPS on RTX 3060, 1080p High model estimate
62–105FPS
FPS on RTX 4070, 1440p Ultra model estimate
3
of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS (1440p Ultra)
2GB
minimum RAM
2016
release year
In short

Can my PC run Kim?

Kim (2016): FPSHQ load index 63 out of 100. Per the FPSHQ model, GeForce RTX 3060 delivers 65–110 FPS at 1080p High and GeForce RTX 4070 62–105 FPS at 1440p Ultra; 3 of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS at 1440p Ultra. Developer's minimum GPU: GeForce 8600/Radeon HD 3670/Intel HD 3000; minimum RAM: 2 GB. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam (checked Nov 11, 2026); FPSHQ model estimate (not a measurement). (model accuracy)

FPSHQ load index
63 FPSHQ index
RTX 3060 · 1080p High
76 FPS model estimate
RTX 4070 · 1440p Ultra
83 FPS model estimate
updated · source: FPS Kim, FPSHQ model estimate

Frequently asked questions about the game

What are the minimum system requirements for Kim?
Minimum configuration: Dual Core CPU, GeForce 8600/Radeon HD 3670/Intel HD 3000, 2 GB RAM, 1 GB of disk space.
On which platforms is the game available?
The game is available on: Windows, macOS.
How big is Kim and does it need an SSD?
Kim needs 1 GB of free disk space according to its official requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Nov 11, 2026). The requirements of Kim do not state a drive type — an SSD is not officially required; it only speeds up loading.
What is the genre of Kim?
Genre: RPG. Single-player only.
Who are the developer and publisher?
Developer: The Secret Games Company. Publisher: The Secret Games Company.
When was or will the game be released?
Released: 2016-10-24.
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 8600/Radeon HD 3670/Intel HD 3000. 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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