Pinball Arcade

Pinball Arcade

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Release date 2013-11-04
Genre Simulation
What hardware does Pinball Arcade need?

Pinball Arcade has an FPSHQ demand score of 32/100: 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

Pinball Arcade is a game by FarSight Studios. Steam release date: November 4, 2013. Minimum graphics card per Steam: Graphics card supporting DirectX 9.0c and Shader Model 3.0. It needs at least 2 GB of RAM.

Description

Pinball Arcade by FarSight Studios features exact recreations of the all-time greatest pinball tables from Stern Pinball® and Gottlieb® together in one game. Every flipper, bumper, sound effect, and display pixel has been painstakingly emulated in astonishing detail.

Data: the game’s Steam store page

About the game

Developer
FarSight Studios
Publisher
FarSight Studios
Release date
November 4, 2013
PC platforms
Windows, macOS
Mode
multiplayer / co-op

Pinball Arcade system requirements

Component Minimum Recommended
OS Windows XP Windows 7
Processor Dual Core 2.0 ghz or better. Dual Core 2.0 ghz or better.
Memory 2 GB ОЗУ 4 GB ОЗУ
Graphics Graphics card supporting DirectX 9.0c and Shader Model 3.0 nVidia GeForce GTX 560 or higher. ATI HD 6950 or higher.
DirectX версии 9.0c версии 11
Storage 20 GB 20 GB
Sound card Direct Sound capable card. Direct Sound capable card.

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

How big is Pinball Arcade and does it need an SSD

Pinball Arcade needs 20 GB of disk space, according to its official system requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Nov 12, 2026). requirements

20 GBdisk space
not statedSSD
96 %of 122426 games with an official size are smaller

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

Pinball ArcadePinball Arcade20 GBMedian of 2013 games (n = 413)Median of 2013 games (n = 413)2 GBMedian of 122426 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 122426 FPSHQ games1 GBLargest: AlbatrossLargest: Albatross2000 GBPinball ArcadePinball Arcade20 GBMedian of 2013 games (n = 413)Median of 2013 games (n = 413)2 GBMedian of 122426 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 122426 FPSHQ games1 GBLargest: AlbatrossLargest: Albatross2000 GB

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

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FPS on different graphics cards

FPS forecast for Pinball Arcade 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 290–485 265–435 190–320
GeForce RTX 4090 S 285–475 245–410 160–270
GeForce RTX 5080 S 275–465 230–385 140–235
GeForce RTX 4080 Super A 265–450 215–360 125–210
GeForce RTX 4080 A 260–445 205–345 115–200
Radeon RX 7900 XTX A 265–445 210–350 120–200
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti A 255–435 200–335 110–190
Radeon RX 9070 XT A 255–430 195–325 105–185
Radeon RX 7900 XT A 240–405 175–300 98–165
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super A 250–420 185–315 100–175
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti B 235–400 170–290 94–160
Radeon RX 9070 A 230–390 165–285 92–155

* 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 Pinball Arcade

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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GamePinball Arcade
Resolution
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Laptops only: the mode (TGP) from the vendor utility or an overlay. A measurement with power helps show laptop FPS more precisely.
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32
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

32/100
FPSHQ load index
150–245FPS
FPS on RTX 3060, 1080p High model estimate
140–235FPS
FPS on RTX 4070, 1440p Ultra model estimate
8
of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS (1440p Ultra)
2GB
minimum RAM
2013
release year
In short

Can my PC run Pinball Arcade?

Pinball Arcade (2013): FPSHQ load index 32 out of 100. Per the FPSHQ model, GeForce RTX 3060 delivers 150–245 FPS at 1080p High and GeForce RTX 4070 140–235 FPS at 1440p Ultra; 8 of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS at 1440p Ultra. Developer's minimum GPU: Graphics card supporting DirectX 9.0c and Shader Model 3.0; minimum RAM: 2 GB. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam (checked Nov 12, 2026); FPSHQ model estimate (not a measurement). (model accuracy)

FPSHQ load index
32 FPSHQ index
RTX 3060 · 1080p High
177 FPS model estimate
RTX 4070 · 1440p Ultra
193 FPS model estimate
updated · source: FPS Pinball Arcade, FPSHQ model estimate

Frequently asked questions about the game

What are the minimum system requirements for Pinball Arcade?
Minimum configuration: Dual Core 2.0 ghz or better., Graphics card supporting DirectX 9.0c and Shader Model 3.0, 2 GB RAM, 20 GB of disk space.
On which platforms is the game available?
The game is available on: Windows, macOS.
How big is Pinball Arcade and does it need an SSD?
Pinball Arcade needs 20 GB of free disk space according to its official requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Nov 12, 2026). The requirements of Pinball Arcade do not state a drive type — an SSD is not officially required; it only speeds up loading.
What is the genre of Pinball Arcade?
Genre: Simulation. Has multiplayer.
Who are the developer and publisher?
Developer: FarSight Studios. Publisher: FarSight Studios.
When was or will the game be released?
Released: 2013-11-04.
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: Graphics card supporting DirectX 9.0c and Shader Model 3.0. 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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