Mandat

Mandat

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Release date 2026-07-14
Genre Strategy
What hardware does Mandat need?

Mandat has an FPSHQ demand score of 21/100: 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

Mandat is a game by JL Games Studio. Steam release date: July 14, 2026. Minimum graphics card per Steam: OpenGL 3.3 compatible / Intel HD 4000 or equivalent. It needs at least 4 GB of RAM.

Description

Interactive political fiction strategy game: govern a country in crisis through Yes or No choices; developed largely with AI assistance. Press, elections, multiple endings.

Data: the game’s Steam store page

About the game

Developer
JL Games Studio
Publisher
JL Games Studio
Release date
July 14, 2026
PC platforms
Windows

Mandat system requirements

Component Minimum Recommended
OS Windows 10 64 bits Windows 10/11 64 bits
Processor Dual-core 2.0 GHz Processeur quadri-cœur (Intel i3 / AMD Ryzen 3 ou équivalent)
Memory 4 GB ОЗУ 8 GB ОЗУ
Graphics OpenGL 3.3 compatible / Intel HD 4000 or equivalent Recent integrated or dedicated GPU, 1080p
DirectX версии 11 версии 11
Storage 500 MB 1 GB
Sound card DirectX compatible DirectX compatible
Notes Offline single-player. Display resolution 1280×720 or higher recommended. 1920×1080 or higher recommended for comfortable reading.

64-разрядные процессор и операционная система

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

How big is Mandat and does it need an SSD

Mandat needs 500 MB of free space for minimum requirements and 1 GB for recommended (the game’s Steam page, data as of Oct 10, 2026). requirements

500 MB–1 GBdisk space
not statedSSD
41 %of 92723 games with an official size are smaller

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

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Source: official system requirements (the game’s Steam page), captured Oct 10, 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 Mandat 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 385–590 360–550 315–475
GeForce RTX 4090 S 385–585 350–540 275–415
GeForce RTX 5080 S 380–580 340–525 245–370
GeForce RTX 4080 Super A 375–575 330–510 220–340
GeForce RTX 4080 A 375–575 325–495 210–325
Radeon RX 7900 XTX A 370–575 325–500 210–325
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti A 370–570 320–490 200–310
Radeon RX 9070 XT A 365–570 315–480 195–300
Radeon RX 7900 XT A 355–555 295–455 175–270
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super A 360–565 305–470 185–290
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti B 350–550 290–445 170–260
Radeon RX 9070 A 350–545 285–435 165–255

* 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 Mandat

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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21
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

21/100
FPSHQ load index
255–400FPS
FPS on RTX 3060, 1080p High model estimate
245–375FPS
FPS on RTX 4070, 1440p Ultra model estimate
11
of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS (1440p Ultra)
4GB
minimum RAM
2026
release year
In short

Can my PC run Mandat?

Mandat (2026): FPSHQ load index 21 out of 100. Per the FPSHQ model, GeForce RTX 3060 delivers 255–400 FPS at 1080p High and GeForce RTX 4070 245–375 FPS at 1440p Ultra; 11 of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS at 1440p Ultra. Developer's minimum GPU: OpenGL 3.3 compatible / Intel HD 4000 or equivalent; minimum RAM: 4 GB. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam (checked Oct 10, 2026); FPSHQ model estimate (not a measurement). (model accuracy)

FPSHQ load index
21 FPSHQ index
RTX 3060 · 1080p High
293 FPS model estimate
RTX 4070 · 1440p Ultra
315 FPS model estimate
updated · source: FPS Mandat, FPSHQ model estimate

Frequently asked questions about the game

On which platforms is the game available?
The game is available on: Windows.
What is the genre of Mandat?
Genre: Strategy. Single-player only.
How big is Mandat and does it need an SSD?
Mandat needs 500 MB–1 GB of free disk space according to its official requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Oct 10, 2026). The requirements of Mandat do not state a drive type — an SSD is not officially required; it only speeds up loading.
Who are the developer and publisher?
Developer: JL Games Studio. Publisher: JL Games Studio.
When was or will the game be released?
Released: 2026-07-14.
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: OpenGL 3.3 compatible / Intel HD 4000 or equivalent. 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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