Kona

Kona

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Release date 2017-03-17
Genre Action
Metacritic 73/100
What hardware does Kona need?

Kona has an FPSHQ demand score of 42/100: 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

Kona is a game by Parabole. Steam release date: March 17, 2017. Steam reviews: 2 803. Minimum graphics card per Steam: GeForce GTX 460 / ATI Radeon 6850 / Intel HD 5000+. It needs at least 4 GB of RAM.

Description

Northern Canada, 1970. A strange blizzard ravages Atamipek Lake. Step into the shoes of a detective to explore the eerie village, investigate surreal events, and battle the elements to survive. Kona is a chilly interactive tale you won't soon forget.

Data: the game’s Steam store page

About the game

Developer
Parabole
Publisher
Parabole, Ravenscourt
Release date
March 17, 2017
PC platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Steam reviews
2 803
Metacritic
73/100

Kona system requirements

Component Minimum Recommended
OS Windows 7 and up Windows 7 and up
Processor i5 2.0 ghz+ i5 2.5 ghz+
Memory 4 GB ОЗУ 6 GB ОЗУ
Graphics GeForce GTX 460 / ATI Radeon 6850 / Intel HD 5000+ GeForce GTX 660 / ATI Radeon 7850
DirectX версии 11 версии 11
Storage 5 GB 5 GB

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

How big is Kona and does it need an SSD

Kona needs 5 GB of disk space, according to its official system requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Oct 3, 2026). requirements

5 GBdisk space
not statedSSD
80 %of 98863 games with an official size are smaller

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

KonaKona5 GBMedian of 2017 games (n = 874)Median of 2017 games (n = 874)1.8 GBMedian of 98863 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 98863 FPSHQ games1 GBLargest: AlbatrossLargest: Albatross2000 GBKonaKona5 GBMedian of 2017 games (n = 874)Median of 2017 games (n = 874)1.8 GBMedian of 98863 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 98863 FPSHQ games1 GBLargest: AlbatrossLargest: Albatross2000 GB

Source: official system requirements (the game’s Steam page), captured Oct 3, 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 Kona 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 250–415 215–360 140–235
GeForce RTX 4090 S 235–400 195–325 115–195
GeForce RTX 5080 S 225–380 175–295 100–170
GeForce RTX 4080 Super A 215–365 160–270 89–150
GeForce RTX 4080 A 210–350 155–260 84–145
Radeon RX 7900 XTX A 210–355 155–260 85–145
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti A 200–340 145–250 80–135
Radeon RX 9070 XT A 200–335 145–240 77–135
Radeon RX 7900 XT A 185–310 130–220 69–120
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super A 190–325 140–235 74–130
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti B 175–300 125–210 67–115
Radeon RX 9070 A 175–295 120–205 65–110

* 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 Kona

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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42
Demand
out of 100

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

73
Metacritic
press score

Average review score.

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Key figures

Unique FPSHQ metrics from this page's data

42/100
FPSHQ load index
105–180FPS
FPS on RTX 3060, 1080p High model estimate
100–170FPS
FPS on RTX 4070, 1440p Ultra model estimate
6
of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS (1440p Ultra)
4GB
minimum RAM
2017
release year
In short

Can my PC run Kona?

Kona (2017): FPSHQ load index 42 out of 100. Per the FPSHQ model, GeForce RTX 3060 delivers 105–180 FPS at 1080p High and GeForce RTX 4070 100–170 FPS at 1440p Ultra; 6 of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS at 1440p Ultra. Developer's minimum GPU: GeForce GTX 460 / ATI Radeon 6850 / Intel HD 5000+; minimum RAM: 4 GB. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam (checked Oct 3, 2026); FPSHQ model estimate (not a measurement). (model accuracy)

FPSHQ load index
42 FPSHQ index
RTX 3060 · 1080p High
127 FPS model estimate
RTX 4070 · 1440p Ultra
138 FPS model estimate
updated · source: FPS Kona, FPSHQ model estimate

Frequently asked questions about the game

What are the minimum system requirements for Kona?
Minimum configuration: i5 2.0 ghz+, GeForce GTX 460 / ATI Radeon 6850 / Intel HD 5000+, 4 GB RAM, 5 GB of disk space.
On which platforms is the game available?
The game is available on: Windows, macOS, Linux.
How big is Kona and does it need an SSD?
Kona needs 5 GB of free disk space according to its official requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Oct 3, 2026). The requirements of Kona do not state a drive type — an SSD is not officially required; it only speeds up loading.
What is the genre of Kona?
Genre: Action. Single-player only.
Who are the developer and publisher?
Developer: Parabole. Publisher: Parabole, Ravenscourt.
Is Kona worth buying?
Metacritic score: 73/100. Steam user score: ?%. FPSHQ rating: —/5. Decide based on this data and our review above.
When was or will the game be released?
Released: 2017-03-17.
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 GTX 460 / ATI Radeon 6850 / Intel HD 5000+. 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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