Missing Link

Missing Link

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Release date 2026-10-06
Genre Strategy
What hardware does Missing Link need?

Missing Link has an FPSHQ demand score of 23/100: 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
After launch

Missing Link launch: what you need to know

What we know after launch: drivers, known issues, FPS on your graphics card and player discussion.

Released 7 days ago

Missing Link launch: key dates

Dates come from official announcements; the grey dot is today, Oct 13, 2026.

PC launchOctober 6TodayOctober 13PC launchOctober 6, 2026TodayOctober 13, 2026

The publisher has not announced the Missing Link unlock time by time zone yet — a city table will appear here once it does.

Can my PC run it?

The game is out: FPS on this page comes from the FPSHQ model based on official requirements; player benchmarks so far: 0.

Missing Link FPS by graphics card

Known issues

There is no dedicated Missing Link error guide yet. General fixes for crashes and black screens are in the crash guide.

Game crashes: fixes

Forum discussion

The forum thread opens 14 days before launch.

Subscriptions

The game is not in the official Game Pass, PS Plus, EA Play, Ubisoft+ or GeForce NOW announcements that FPSHQ tracks (checked Oct 13, 2026).

Drivers for the game

The game is not mentioned in official NVIDIA, AMD or Intel driver notes yet.

All graphics drivers →

What we know: sourced facts

No confirmed news beyond the release date yet.

Official data only: dates, times and requirements come from the publisher, Steam or the platform store, and every fact has a link and a date. City times are converted from UTC. No FPS is published before launch. The “before launch → launch day → after launch” mode switches automatically. Checked: Oct 13, 2026.

Missing Link is a game by Randy Dyer. Steam release date: October 6, 2026. Minimum graphics card per Steam: Integrated graphics (Intel HD 4000 or better). It needs at least 4 GB of RAM.

Description

A local multiplayer party word game for two competing teams. Submit clever one-word clues, guess your team's target words and avoid guessing wrong words on the board. Join from your phone with one shared screen and race to complete your chain before the other team does.

Data: the game’s Steam store page

About the game

Developer
Randy Dyer
Publisher
Common Thread Games
Release date
October 6, 2026
PC platforms
Windows
Mode
multiplayer / co-op

Missing Link system requirements

Component Minimum Recommended
OS Windows 10 (64-bit) —
Processor Intel Core i3 / AMD Ryzen 3 or equivalent, 64-bit —
Memory 4096 MB ОЗУ —
Graphics Integrated graphics (Intel HD 4000 or better) —
Storage 500 MB —
Network Широкополосное подключение к интернету —
Sound card DirectX-compatible sound card —

64-разрядные процессор и операционная система

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

How big is Missing Link and does it need an SSD

Missing Link needs 500 MB of disk space, according to its official system requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Oct 12, 2026). requirements

500 MBdisk space
not statedSSD
26 %of 72970 games with an official size are smaller

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

Missing LinkMissing Link500 MBMedian of 2026 games (n = 15379)Median of 2026 games (n = 15379)1 GBMedian of 72970 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 72970 FPSHQ games1 GBLargest: AlbatrossLargest: Albatross2000 GBMissing LinkMissing Link500 MBMedian of 2026 games (n = 15379)Median of 2026 games (n = 15379)1 GBMedian of 72970 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 72970 FPSHQ games1 GBLargest: AlbatrossLargest: Albatross2000 GB

Source: official system requirements (the game’s Steam page), captured Oct 12, 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.

🛠 Game crashing or won’t launch?

Step-by-step fixes for common errors and diagnostics for your PC

Open guide →DLL error when launching a gameGames keep crashing: how to find the causeGame won’t start: what to checkStutters and freezes in games

FPS on different graphics cards

FPS forecast for Missing Link 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 370–560 340–525 290–435
GeForce RTX 4090 S 365–555 330–510 250–375
GeForce RTX 5080 S 360–550 320–490 220–335
GeForce RTX 4080 Super A 355–545 310–475 200–305
GeForce RTX 4080 A 350–540 300–460 190–290
Radeon RX 7900 XTX A 350–545 300–465 190–290
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti A 350–540 295–450 180–275
Radeon RX 9070 XT A 345–535 290–445 175–270
Radeon RX 7900 XT A 335–520 270–415 155–240
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super A 340–530 280–435 165–260
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti B 330–515 265–405 150–235
Radeon RX 9070 A 325–510 260–400 145–230

* 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 Missing Link

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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Submit my resultHow to measure: 60 seconds of normal gameplay (not menus or loading), no frame cap or vsync; read average FPS and 1% low from an overlay.
GameMissing Link
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More details
Laptops only: the mode (TGP) from the vendor utility or an overlay. A measurement with power helps show laptop FPS more precisely.
More precise: “60-second test” in the app

The FPSHQ app for Windows computes average FPS and 1% low from frame times (PresentMon) and, with your consent, submits the result itself.

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Only aggregates are published: a median over 2+ devices or after review. No name or IP is stored — only a hash to stop abuse. Methodology

23
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

23/100
FPSHQ load index
230–360FPS
FPS on RTX 3060, 1080p High model estimate
220–340FPS
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 Missing Link?

Missing Link (2026): FPSHQ load index 23 out of 100. Per the FPSHQ model, GeForce RTX 3060 delivers 230–360 FPS at 1080p High and GeForce RTX 4070 220–340 FPS at 1440p Ultra; 11 of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS at 1440p Ultra. Developer's minimum GPU: Integrated graphics (Intel HD 4000 or better); minimum RAM: 4 GB. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam (checked Oct 12, 2026); FPSHQ model estimate (not a measurement). (model accuracy)

FPSHQ load index
23 FPSHQ index
RTX 3060 · 1080p High
264 FPS model estimate
RTX 4070 · 1440p Ultra
284 FPS model estimate
updated · source: FPS Missing Link, 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 Missing Link?
Genre: Strategy. Has multiplayer.
How big is Missing Link and does it need an SSD?
Missing Link needs 500 MB of free disk space according to its official requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Oct 12, 2026). The requirements of Missing Link do not state a drive type — an SSD is not officially required; it only speeds up loading.
Who are the developer and publisher?
Developer: Randy Dyer. Publisher: Common Thread Games.
When was or will the game be released?
Released: 2026-10-06.
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: Integrated graphics (Intel HD 4000 or better). 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.
What time does Missing Link unlock on PC?
Missing Link launches on October 6, 2026. The publisher has not announced the exact unlock time yet — the table on this page updates once it does.
When does the Missing Link preload start?
The publisher has not announced a preload date for Missing Link yet. Preloads usually open 2–7 days before launch; this page updates with the official announcement.
Which graphics driver do I need for Missing Link?
No driver with Missing Link support has shipped yet. NVIDIA and AMD usually release one 1–3 days before launch — the table on this page fills itself.
Will Missing Link be on Game Pass or PS Plus?
The game is not in the official Game Pass, PS Plus, EA Play, Ubisoft+ or GeForce NOW announcements that FPSHQ tracks (checked Oct 13, 2026).

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