Project AETHER: First Contact
Project AETHER: First Contact has an FPSHQ demand score of 37/100: a light game — runs even on budget and older graphics cards. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam.
Project AETHER: First Contact is a game by Sleepy Spider Studios. Steam release date: February 24, 2020. Minimum graphics card per Steam: GPU with 1GB VRAM. It needs at least 4 GB of RAM.
Description
As a threat from beyond looms over the solar system, take control of the AETHER prototype in this rhythmic and tactical space shooter - fusing classic arcade-style action with stunning 3D environments and an engaging sci-fi story.
Data: the game’s Steam store page
About the game
- Developer
- Sleepy Spider Studios
- Publisher
- Sleepy Spider Studios
- Release date
- February 24, 2020
- PC platforms
- Windows
- Steam store page
- store.steampowered.com/app/940140
Project AETHER: First Contact system requirements
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 7/8/10 | Windows 7/8/10 |
| Processor | Intel Core i3 | Intel Core i5 or above |
| Memory | 4 GB ОЗУ | 8 GB ОЗУ |
| Graphics | GPU with 1GB VRAM | NVIDIA Geforce GTX 1060 |
| DirectX | версии 11 | версии 11 |
| Storage | 4 GB | 4 GB |
Source: the game’s Steam page — requirements published by the developer.
How big is Project AETHER: First Contact and does it need an SSD
Project AETHER: First Contact needs 4 GB of disk space, according to its official system requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Nov 7, 2026). requirements
The requirements of Project AETHER: First Contact 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 7, 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 Project AETHER: First Contact 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 | 265–450 | 235–395 | 160–275 |
| GeForce RTX 4090 | S | 260–435 | 220–360 | 130–225 |
| GeForce RTX 5080 | S | 250–420 | 200–335 | 115–200 |
| GeForce RTX 4080 Super | A | 240–405 | 185–310 | 105–175 |
| GeForce RTX 4080 | A | 235–395 | 175–295 | 99–170 |
| Radeon RX 7900 XTX | A | 235–395 | 180–300 | 99–170 |
| GeForce RTX 5070 Ti | A | 225–385 | 170–285 | 94–160 |
| Radeon RX 9070 XT | A | 225–380 | 165–280 | 91–155 |
| Radeon RX 7900 XT | A | 205–355 | 150–250 | 81–140 |
| GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super | A | 215–370 | 160–270 | 87–150 |
| GeForce RTX 3090 Ti | B | 200–345 | 145–245 | 78–135 |
| Radeon RX 9070 | A | 200–340 | 140–240 | 76–130 |
* 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 Project AETHER: First Contact
The most affordable cards the FPSHQ model expects to reach 60+ FPS at 1080p High. This is an estimate, not a measurement.
- Radeon RX Vega 64 ≈63 FPS
- GeForce GTX 1660 ≈63 FPS
- GeForce GTX 1660 Ti ≈68 FPS
- GeForce GTX 1660 Super ≈69 FPS
- GeForce GTX 1070 ≈77 FPS
- Radeon RX 5600 XT ≈81 FPS
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Can my PC run Project AETHER: First Contact?
Project AETHER: First Contact (2020): FPSHQ load index 37 out of 100. Per the FPSHQ model, GeForce RTX 3060 delivers 125–205 FPS at 1080p High and GeForce RTX 4070 115–195 FPS at 1440p Ultra; 7 of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS at 1440p Ultra. Developer's minimum GPU: GPU with 1GB VRAM; minimum RAM: 4 GB. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam (checked Nov 7, 2026); FPSHQ model estimate (not a measurement). (model accuracy)
- FPSHQ load index
- 37 FPSHQ index
- RTX 3060 · 1080p High
- 148 FPS model estimate
- RTX 4070 · 1440p Ultra
- 161 FPS model estimate
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