Once a Tale
Once a Tale has an FPSHQ demand score of 59/100: moderate requirements — runs on mid-range cards like the RTX 3060 / RX 6600. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam.
Once a Tale is a game by Carcajou Games, Triple Boris Inc., 2 Igloos. Steam release date: April 19, 2024. Minimum graphics card per Steam: Nvidia GTX 960. It needs at least 4 GB of RAM.
Description
You are invited to step into the enchanting world of fairy tales like never before. Play as Hansel and Gretel in this unique stop-motion-style single-player 3rd-person narrative adventure where you'll uncover mysteries, solve puzzles, and meet a reimagined cast of beloved fairy tale characters.
Data: the game’s Steam store page
About the game
- Developer
- Carcajou Games, Triple Boris Inc., 2 Igloos
- Publisher
- 2 Igloos
- Release date
- April 19, 2024
- PC platforms
- Windows
- Steam store page
- store.steampowered.com/app/1032690
Once a Tale system requirements
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 | Windows 10 |
| Processor | Intel CPU Core i5 | Intel CPU Core i7 |
| Memory | 4 GB ОЗУ | 8 GB ОЗУ |
| Graphics | Nvidia GTX 960 | Nvidia GTX 1080 |
| DirectX | версии 12 | версии 12 |
| Storage | 10 GB | 10 GB |
Source: the game’s Steam page — requirements published by the developer.
How big is Once a Tale and does it need an SSD
Once a Tale needs 10 GB of disk space, according to its official system requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Oct 22, 2026). requirements
The requirements of Once a Tale do not state a drive type — an SSD is not officially required; it only speeds up loading.
Source: official system requirements (the game’s Steam page), captured Oct 22, 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 Once a Tale 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 | 195–335 | 160–265 | 93–155 |
| GeForce RTX 4090 | S | 180–305 | 135–230 | 75–130 |
| GeForce RTX 5080 | S | 165–285 | 120–205 | 65–110 |
| GeForce RTX 4080 Super | A | 155–260 | 110–185 | 58–98 |
| GeForce RTX 4080 | A | 145–250 | 105–175 | 55–93 |
| Radeon RX 7900 XTX | A | 150–250 | 105–175 | 55–93 |
| GeForce RTX 5070 Ti | A | 140–240 | 100–165 | 52–88 |
| Radeon RX 9070 XT | A | 135–235 | 97–160 | 50–86 |
| Radeon RX 7900 XT | A | 125–215 | 86–145 | 45–77 |
| GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super | A | 130–225 | 93–155 | 48–82 |
| GeForce RTX 3090 Ti | B | 120–205 | 84–140 | 43–73 |
| Radeon RX 9070 | A | 115–200 | 82–135 | 42–72 |
* 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
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Green — 60+ FPS (comfortable), yellow — 30–60 (playable), red — below 30. Dashed line marks 60 FPS.
Which graphics cards can run Once a Tale
Cards at least as fast as the Steam minimum (Nvidia GTX 960). FPS is an FPSHQ model forecast for 1080p High, not a measurement.
- Intel Arc A310 ≈20 FPS
- GeForce GTX 1050 Ti ≈20 FPS
- GeForce GTX 770 ≈21 FPS
- GeForce GTX 1080 ≈60 FPS
- GeForce RTX 2060 ≈60 FPS
- GeForce RTX 3050 ≈60 FPS
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Can my PC run Once a Tale?
Once a Tale (2024): FPSHQ load index 59 out of 100. Per the FPSHQ model, GeForce RTX 3060 delivers 71–115 FPS at 1080p High and GeForce RTX 4070 67–110 FPS at 1440p Ultra; 5 of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS at 1440p Ultra. Developer's minimum GPU: Nvidia GTX 960; minimum RAM: 4 GB. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam (checked Oct 22, 2026); FPSHQ model estimate (not a measurement). (model accuracy)
- FPSHQ load index
- 59 FPSHQ index
- RTX 3060 · 1080p High
- 83 FPS model estimate
- RTX 4070 · 1440p Ultra
- 90 FPS model estimate
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