Plan Z Chapter 1
Plan Z Chapter 1 has an FPSHQ demand score of 49/100: moderate requirements — runs on mid-range cards like the RTX 3060 / RX 6600. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam.
Plan Z Chapter 1 is a game by Kongmeng Yang. Steam release date: June 5, 2016. Minimum graphics card per Steam: Nvidia GeForce GT 620. It needs at least 4 GB of RAM.
Description
Plan Z is a true-to-life post-apocalyptic zombie survival game that includes an imminent nuclear meltdown, which shapes your every decision in the game to survive. Players will follow Gary Gannon from his home city of Green Bay, WI on his journey across a zombie-infested country to reach the west coast, where his father resides.
Data: the game’s Steam store page
About the game
- Developer
- Kongmeng Yang
- Publisher
- Kongmeng Yang
- Release date
- June 5, 2016
- PC platforms
- Windows
- Steam store page
- store.steampowered.com/app/486300
Plan Z Chapter 1 system requirements
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 7 | Windows 7 |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-650, AMD Phenom II X4 965 | Intel Core i5-2500 |
| Memory | 4 GB ОЗУ | 8 GB ОЗУ |
| Graphics | Nvidia GeForce GT 620 | Nvidia GTX 550 Ti |
| Storage | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Notes | Best in 16:9 Aspect Ratio | Best in 16:9 Aspect Ratio |
Source: the game’s Steam page — requirements published by the developer.
How big is Plan Z Chapter 1 and does it need an SSD
Plan Z Chapter 1 needs 2 GB of disk space, according to its official system requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Nov 10, 2026). requirements
The requirements of Plan Z Chapter 1 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 Nov 10, 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 Plan Z Chapter 1 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 | 225–380 | 190–315 | 115–195 |
| GeForce RTX 4090 | S | 210–360 | 165–275 | 95–160 |
| GeForce RTX 5080 | S | 200–335 | 150–250 | 83–140 |
| GeForce RTX 4080 Super | A | 185–315 | 135–225 | 74–125 |
| GeForce RTX 4080 | A | 180–305 | 130–215 | 69–120 |
| Radeon RX 7900 XTX | A | 180–305 | 130–215 | 70–120 |
| GeForce RTX 5070 Ti | A | 170–295 | 120–205 | 66–115 |
| Radeon RX 9070 XT | A | 170–285 | 120–200 | 64–110 |
| Radeon RX 7900 XT | A | 155–265 | 105–180 | 57–97 |
| GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super | A | 160–280 | 115–195 | 61–105 |
| GeForce RTX 3090 Ti | B | 150–255 | 100–175 | 55–93 |
| Radeon RX 9070 | A | 145–250 | 100–170 | 53–91 |
* 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 Plan Z Chapter 1
The most affordable cards the FPSHQ model expects to reach 60+ FPS at 1080p High. This is an estimate, not a measurement.
- GeForce GTX 1070 ≈63 FPS
- Radeon RX 5600 XT ≈66 FPS
- GeForce GTX 1070 Ti ≈71 FPS
- GeForce GTX 1080 ≈72 FPS
- GeForce RTX 2060 ≈72 FPS
- GeForce RTX 3050 ≈72 FPS
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Can my PC run Plan Z Chapter 1?
Plan Z Chapter 1 (2016): FPSHQ load index 49 out of 100. Per the FPSHQ model, GeForce RTX 3060 delivers 89–145 FPS at 1080p High and GeForce RTX 4070 83–140 FPS at 1440p Ultra; 6 of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS at 1440p Ultra. Developer's minimum GPU: Nvidia GeForce GT 620; minimum RAM: 4 GB. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam (checked Nov 10, 2026); FPSHQ model estimate (not a measurement). (model accuracy)
- FPSHQ load index
- 49 FPSHQ index
- RTX 3060 · 1080p High
- 105 FPS model estimate
- RTX 4070 · 1440p Ultra
- 114 FPS model estimate
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