Outpost Engineer

Outpost Engineer

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Release date 2021-06-08
Genre Strategy
What hardware does Outpost Engineer need?

Outpost Engineer has an FPSHQ demand score of 55/100: 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

Outpost Engineer is a game by David Decraene. Steam release date: June 8, 2021. Minimum graphics card per Steam: Dedicated graphics card, GTX 770 2GB. It needs at least 8 GB of RAM.

Description

Outpost engineer is a first person factory automation game set on a volcanic island. Build your base, dig into the terrain, use assembly lines to automate production. Explore, study and catalogue.

Data: the game’s Steam store page

About the game

Developer
David Decraene
Publisher
WombatBarn
Release date
June 8, 2021
PC platforms
Windows

Outpost Engineer system requirements

Component Minimum Recommended
OS Windows (7, 8 and 10), 64-bit system required Windows (7, 8 and 10), 64-bit system required
Processor Dual-Core Processor 2.5 GHz or better Quad-Core 3 GHz or better
Memory 8 GB ОЗУ 16 GB ОЗУ
Graphics Dedicated graphics card, GTX 770 2GB TBD
DirectX версии 11 версии 11
Storage 1 GB 1 GB
Sound card DirectX® compatible DirectX® compatible

64-разрядные процессор и операционная система

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

How big is Outpost Engineer and does it need an SSD

Outpost Engineer needs 1 GB of disk space, according to its official system requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Oct 14, 2026). requirements

1 GBdisk space
not statedSSD
44 %of 122397 games with an official size are smaller

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

Outpost EngineerOutpost Engineer1 GBMedian of 2021 games (n = 9397)Median of 2021 games (n = 9397)998 MBMedian of 122397 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 122397 FPSHQ games1 GBLargest: AlbatrossLargest: Albatross2000 GBOutpost EngineerOutpost Engineer1 GBMedian of 2021 games (n = 9397)Median of 2021 games (n = 9397)998 MBMedian of 122397 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 122397 FPSHQ games1 GBLargest: AlbatrossLargest: Albatross2000 GB

Source: official system requirements (the game’s Steam page), captured Oct 14, 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 Outpost Engineer 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 205–350 170–280 100–170
GeForce RTX 4090 S 190–325 145–245 82–140
GeForce RTX 5080 S 180–305 130–220 72–120
GeForce RTX 4080 Super A 165–280 115–200 64–110
GeForce RTX 4080 A 160–270 110–190 60–105
Radeon RX 7900 XTX A 160–270 110–190 60–105
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti A 150–260 105–180 57–97
Radeon RX 9070 XT A 150–255 100–175 55–93
Radeon RX 7900 XT A 135–230 94–155 49–83
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super A 145–245 100–170 53–89
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti B 130–225 90–150 47–81
Radeon RX 9070 A 125–220 88–150 46–78

* 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 Outpost Engineer

Cards at least as fast as the Steam minimum (Dedicated graphics card, GTX 770 2GB). FPS is an FPSHQ model forecast for 1080p High, not a measurement.

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55
Demand
out of 100

The higher it is, the more powerful a PC you need. Moderate load.

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Key figures

Unique FPSHQ metrics from this page's data

55/100
FPSHQ load index
77–125FPS
FPS on RTX 3060, 1080p High model estimate
72–120FPS
FPS on RTX 4070, 1440p Ultra model estimate
5
of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS (1440p Ultra)
8GB
minimum RAM
2021
release year
In short

Can my PC run Outpost Engineer?

Outpost Engineer (2021): FPSHQ load index 55 out of 100. Per the FPSHQ model, GeForce RTX 3060 delivers 77–125 FPS at 1080p High and GeForce RTX 4070 72–120 FPS at 1440p Ultra; 5 of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS at 1440p Ultra. Developer's minimum GPU: Dedicated graphics card, GTX 770 2GB; minimum RAM: 8 GB. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam (checked Oct 14, 2026); FPSHQ model estimate (not a measurement). (model accuracy)

FPSHQ load index
55 FPSHQ index
RTX 3060 · 1080p High
90 FPS model estimate
RTX 4070 · 1440p Ultra
99 FPS model estimate
updated · source: FPS Outpost Engineer, FPSHQ model estimate

Frequently asked questions about the game

What are the minimum system requirements for Outpost Engineer?
Minimum configuration: Dual-Core Processor 2.5 GHz or better, Dedicated graphics card, GTX 770 2GB, 8 GB RAM, 1 GB of disk space.
On which platforms is the game available?
The game is available on: Windows.
How big is Outpost Engineer and does it need an SSD?
Outpost Engineer needs 1 GB of free disk space according to its official requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Oct 14, 2026). The requirements of Outpost Engineer do not state a drive type — an SSD is not officially required; it only speeds up loading.
What is the genre of Outpost Engineer?
Genre: Strategy. Single-player only.
Who are the developer and publisher?
Developer: David Decraene. Publisher: WombatBarn.
When was or will the game be released?
Released: 2021-06-08.
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: Dedicated graphics card, GTX 770 2GB. 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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