Recursive Access

Recursive Access

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Release date 2026-09-02
Genre Casual
What hardware does Recursive Access need?

Recursive Access has an FPSHQ demand score of 38/100: 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

Recursive Access is a game by Colin Kidwell. Steam release date: September 2, 2026. Minimum graphics card per Steam: Intel HD Graphics 520 / NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 or equivalent with WebGL 2.0 support. It needs at least 4 GB of RAM.

Description

Recursive Access is a sci-fi puzzle game where you roll a ball across a neon-lit cube maze one grid step at a time. Collect every key to unlock the exit on procedural levels that grow harder the deeper you go.

Data: the game’s Steam store page

About the game

Developer
Colin Kidwell
Publisher
Colin Kidwell
Release date
September 2, 2026
PC platforms
Windows

Recursive Access system requirements

Component Minimum Recommended
OS Windows 10 64-bit Windows 10/11 64-bit
Processor Intel Core i3-6100 / AMD FX-6300 or equivalent Intel Core i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 2600 or equivalent
Memory 4 GB ОЗУ 8 GB ОЗУ
Graphics Intel HD Graphics 520 / NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 or equivalent with WebGL 2.0 support NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 / AMD RX 560 or equivalent
Storage 1 GB 1 GB
Network Широкополосное подключение к интернету Широкополосное подключение к интернету
Notes Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system. Single-player; playable offline. Steam Cloud requires an internet connection. —

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

How big is Recursive Access and does it need an SSD

Recursive Access needs 1 GB of disk space, according to its official system requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Oct 10, 2026). requirements

1 GBdisk space
not statedSSD
41 %of 95493 games with an official size are smaller

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

Recursive AccessRecursive Access1 GBMedian of 2026 games (n = 17982)Median of 2026 games (n = 17982)1 GBMedian of 95493 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 95493 FPSHQ games1 GBLargest: AlbatrossLargest: Albatross2000 GBRecursive AccessRecursive Access1 GBMedian of 2026 games (n = 17982)Median of 2026 games (n = 17982)1 GBMedian of 95493 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 95493 FPSHQ games1 GBLargest: AlbatrossLargest: Albatross2000 GB

Source: official system requirements (the game’s Steam page), captured Oct 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 Recursive Access 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 280–430 245–380 170–255
GeForce RTX 4090 S 270–415 225–345 140–210
GeForce RTX 5080 S 260–400 205–320 120–185
GeForce RTX 4080 Super A 250–385 190–295 105–165
GeForce RTX 4080 A 240–375 180–280 100–155
Radeon RX 7900 XTX A 245–375 185–285 100–160
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti A 235–365 175–270 98–150
Radeon RX 9070 XT A 230–360 170–265 94–145
Radeon RX 7900 XT A 215–335 155–240 85–130
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super A 225–350 165–255 90–140
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti B 210–330 150–230 81–125
Radeon RX 9070 A 205–320 145–230 79–125

* 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 Recursive Access

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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Laptops only: the mode (TGP) from the vendor utility or an overlay. A measurement with power helps show laptop FPS more precisely.
More precise: “60-second test” in the app

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38
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

38/100
FPSHQ load index
125–195FPS
FPS on RTX 3060, 1080p High model estimate
120–185FPS
FPS on RTX 4070, 1440p Ultra model estimate
7
of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS (1440p Ultra)
4GB
minimum RAM
2026
release year
In short

Can my PC run Recursive Access?

Recursive Access (2026): FPSHQ load index 38 out of 100. Per the FPSHQ model, GeForce RTX 3060 delivers 125–195 FPS at 1080p High and GeForce RTX 4070 120–185 FPS at 1440p Ultra; 7 of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS at 1440p Ultra. Developer's minimum GPU: Intel HD Graphics 520 / NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 or equivalent with WebGL 2.0 support; minimum RAM: 4 GB. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam (checked Oct 10, 2026); FPSHQ model estimate (not a measurement). (model accuracy)

FPSHQ load index
38 FPSHQ index
RTX 3060 · 1080p High
143 FPS model estimate
RTX 4070 · 1440p Ultra
156 FPS model estimate
updated · source: FPS Recursive Access, FPSHQ model estimate

Frequently asked questions about the game

What are the minimum system requirements for Recursive Access?
Minimum configuration: Intel Core i3-6100 / AMD FX-6300 or equivalent, Intel HD Graphics 520 / NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 or equivalent with WebGL 2.0 support, 4 GB RAM, 1 GB of disk space.
On which platforms is the game available?
The game is available on: Windows.
How big is Recursive Access and does it need an SSD?
Recursive Access needs 1 GB of free disk space according to its official requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Oct 10, 2026). The requirements of Recursive Access do not state a drive type — an SSD is not officially required; it only speeds up loading.
What is the genre of Recursive Access?
Genre: Casual. Single-player only.
Who are the developer and publisher?
Developer: Colin Kidwell. Publisher: Colin Kidwell.
When was or will the game be released?
Released: 2026-09-02.
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: Intel HD Graphics 520 / NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 or equivalent with WebGL 2.0 support. 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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