Pendelum

Pendelum

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Release date 2020-08-21
Genre Strategy
What hardware does Pendelum need?

Pendelum has an FPSHQ demand score of 63/100: a demanding game — RTX 4060 / RX 7600 or better for high settings at 1080p–1440p. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam.

requirements · data updated · methodology

Pendelum is a game by thelaumix productions, Lukas A. Schopf. Steam release date: August 21, 2020. Minimum graphics card per Steam: NVIDIA GeForce MX230. It needs at least 4 GB of RAM.

Description

Pendelum is a physics-based puzzle platformer with a pendulum that requires patience, skill and creativity.Use only gravity and external influences to reach the goal, create your own puzzles, compare your performance with others and above all - DON'T RAGE!

Data: the game’s Steam store page

About the game

Developer
thelaumix productions, Lukas A. Schopf
Publisher
thelaumix productions
Release date
August 21, 2020
PC platforms
Windows
Mode
multiplayer / co-op

Pendelum system requirements

Component Minimum Recommended
OS Windows 7 Windows 10
Processor Intel Core i3-10110U AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
Memory 4 GB ОЗУ 6 GB ОЗУ
Graphics NVIDIA GeForce MX230 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070
DirectX версии 11 версии 12
Storage 250 MB 500 MB
Network — Широкополосное подключение к интернету

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

How big is Pendelum and does it need an SSD

Pendelum needs 250 MB of free space for minimum requirements and 500 MB for recommended (the game’s Steam page, data as of Oct 15, 2026). requirements

250 MB–500 MBdisk space
not statedSSD
29 %of 122434 games with an official size are smaller

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

PendelumPendelum500 MBMedian of 2020 games (n = 7973)Median of 2020 games (n = 7973)900 MBMedian of 122434 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 122434 FPSHQ games1 GBLargest: AlbatrossLargest: Albatross2000 GBPendelumPendelum500 MBMedian of 2020 games (n = 7973)Median of 2020 games (n = 7973)900 MBMedian of 122434 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 122434 FPSHQ games1 GBLargest: AlbatrossLargest: Albatross2000 GB

Source: official system requirements (the game’s Steam page), captured Oct 15, 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 Pendelum 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 185–315 150–250 85–145
GeForce RTX 4090 S 170–290 125–210 69–120
GeForce RTX 5080 S 155–265 110–185 60–105
GeForce RTX 4080 Super A 140–245 100–170 54–90
GeForce RTX 4080 A 135–235 96–160 51–85
Radeon RX 7900 XTX A 135–235 97–160 51–87
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti A 130–225 91–150 48–82
Radeon RX 9070 XT A 125–220 88–150 47–79
Radeon RX 7900 XT A 115–200 79–135 41–70
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super A 120–210 85–145 44–75
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti B 110–190 76–130 40–68
Radeon RX 9070 A 105–185 74–125 38–66

* 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 Pendelum

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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63
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

63/100
FPSHQ load index
65–105FPS
FPS on RTX 3060, 1080p High model estimate
61–105FPS
FPS on RTX 4070, 1440p Ultra model estimate
3
of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS (1440p Ultra)
4GB
minimum RAM
2020
release year
In short

Can my PC run Pendelum?

Pendelum (2020): FPSHQ load index 63 out of 100. Per the FPSHQ model, GeForce RTX 3060 delivers 65–105 FPS at 1080p High and GeForce RTX 4070 61–105 FPS at 1440p Ultra; 3 of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS at 1440p Ultra. Developer's minimum GPU: NVIDIA GeForce MX230; minimum RAM: 4 GB. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam (checked Oct 15, 2026); FPSHQ model estimate (not a measurement). (model accuracy)

FPSHQ load index
63 FPSHQ index
RTX 3060 · 1080p High
76 FPS model estimate
RTX 4070 · 1440p Ultra
83 FPS model estimate
updated · source: FPS Pendelum, 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 Pendelum?
Genre: Strategy. Has multiplayer.
How big is Pendelum and does it need an SSD?
Pendelum needs 250 MB–500 MB of free disk space according to its official requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Oct 15, 2026). The requirements of Pendelum do not state a drive type — an SSD is not officially required; it only speeds up loading.
Who are the developer and publisher?
Developer: thelaumix productions, Lukas A. Schopf. Publisher: thelaumix productions.
When was or will the game be released?
Released: 2020-08-21.
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: NVIDIA GeForce MX230. 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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