Mercs

Mercs

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Release date 2018-07-19
Genre Strategy
What hardware does Mercs need?

Mercs has an FPSHQ demand score of 34/100: 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

Mercs is a game by Munchkin's Lair. Steam release date: July 19, 2018. Minimum graphics card per Steam: Any graphics card with DX11 feature level 9.3 capabilities. It needs at least 2 GB of RAM.

Description

Assemble a team of mercenaries and challenge the computer or another player in a quick turn-based battle. Unlock new mercs, find the best skill combos, and watch your adorable tiny soldiers blow themselves up in a variety of hex-mapped, low-poly environments.

Data: the game’s Steam store page

About the game

Developer
Munchkin's Lair
Publisher
Munchkin's Lair
Release date
July 19, 2018
PC platforms
Windows
Mode
multiplayer / co-op

Mercs system requirements

Component Minimum Recommended
OS Windows 7/8/10 Windows 7/8/10
Processor — Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2500 CPU @ 3.30 GHz
Memory 2 GB ОЗУ 4 GB ОЗУ
Graphics Any graphics card with DX11 feature level 9.3 capabilities NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti or equivalent
DirectX версии 11 версии 11
Storage 300 MB 500 MB

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

How big is Mercs and does it need an SSD

Mercs needs 300 MB of free space for minimum requirements and 500 MB for recommended (the game’s Steam page, data as of Nov 7, 2026). requirements

300 MB–500 MBdisk space
not statedSSD
29 %of 122299 games with an official size are smaller

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

MercsMercs500 MBMedian of 2018 games (n = 6685)Median of 2018 games (n = 6685)600 MBMedian of 122299 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 122299 FPSHQ games1 GBLargest: AlbatrossLargest: Albatross2000 GBMercsMercs500 MBMedian of 2018 games (n = 6685)Median of 2018 games (n = 6685)600 MBMedian of 122299 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 122299 FPSHQ games1 GBLargest: AlbatrossLargest: Albatross2000 GB

Source: official system requirements (the game’s Steam page), captured Nov 7, 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 Mercs 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 280–470 250–420 175–300
GeForce RTX 4090 S 275–460 235–390 145–250
GeForce RTX 5080 S 265–445 220–365 130–220
GeForce RTX 4080 Super A 255–430 205–340 115–195
GeForce RTX 4080 A 250–420 195–325 110–185
Radeon RX 7900 XTX A 250–425 195–330 110–185
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti A 245–415 190–315 100–180
Radeon RX 9070 XT A 240–405 185–305 100–175
Radeon RX 7900 XT A 225–385 165–280 90–155
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super A 235–400 175–295 97–165
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti B 220–375 160–270 87–150
Radeon RX 9070 A 220–370 160–265 85–145

* 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 Mercs

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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34
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

34/100
FPSHQ load index
140–230FPS
FPS on RTX 3060, 1080p High model estimate
130–220FPS
FPS on RTX 4070, 1440p Ultra model estimate
8
of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS (1440p Ultra)
2GB
minimum RAM
2018
release year
In short

Can my PC run Mercs?

Mercs (2018): FPSHQ load index 34 out of 100. Per the FPSHQ model, GeForce RTX 3060 delivers 140–230 FPS at 1080p High and GeForce RTX 4070 130–220 FPS at 1440p Ultra; 8 of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS at 1440p Ultra. Developer's minimum GPU: Any graphics card with DX11 feature level 9.3 capabilities; minimum RAM: 2 GB. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam (checked Nov 7, 2026); FPSHQ model estimate (not a measurement). (model accuracy)

FPSHQ load index
34 FPSHQ index
RTX 3060 · 1080p High
165 FPS model estimate
RTX 4070 · 1440p Ultra
179 FPS model estimate
updated · source: FPS Mercs, 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 Mercs?
Genre: Strategy. Has multiplayer.
How big is Mercs and does it need an SSD?
Mercs needs 300 MB–500 MB of free disk space according to its official requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Nov 7, 2026). The requirements of Mercs do not state a drive type — an SSD is not officially required; it only speeds up loading.
Who are the developer and publisher?
Developer: Munchkin's Lair. Publisher: Munchkin's Lair.
When was or will the game be released?
Released: 2018-07-19.
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: Any graphics card with DX11 feature level 9.3 capabilities. 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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