Rooks Keep

Rooks Keep

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Release date 2014-12-05
Genre Strategy
What hardware does Rooks Keep need?

Rooks Keep has an FPSHQ demand score of 41/100: moderate requirements — runs on mid-range cards like the RTX 3060 / RX 6600. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam.

requirements · data updated · methodology

Rooks Keep is a game by RuneStorm. Steam release date: December 5, 2014. Minimum graphics card per Steam: 512MB Shader Model 3.0 Nvidia GeForce 8800 GT or AMD Radeon HD 3870. It needs at least 2 GB of RAM.

Description

Rooks Keep is an arena-based, melee combat game. A variety of game-modes, characters, maps and mutators are available. It also has Chess modes, mod support and decapitation!

Data: the game’s Steam store page

About the game

Developer
RuneStorm
Publisher
RuneStorm
Release date
December 5, 2014
PC platforms
Windows
Mode
multiplayer / co-op

Rooks Keep system requirements

Component Minimum Recommended
OS Win XP SP3, Win 7 Win XP SP3, Win 7
Processor 2.4GHz Dual core CPU 2.6GHz Quad core CPU
Memory 2 GB ОЗУ 4 GB ОЗУ
Graphics 512MB Shader Model 3.0 Nvidia GeForce 8800 GT or AMD Radeon HD 3870 GB Nvidia GeForce GTX 560 or AMD Radeon HD 5850
DirectX версии 9.0c версии 9.0c
Storage 3 GB 3 GB
Network — Широкополосное подключение к интернету
Notes Controller supported Controller supported

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

How big is Rooks Keep and does it need an SSD

Rooks Keep needs 3 GB of disk space, according to its official system requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Nov 12, 2026). requirements

3 GBdisk space
not statedSSD
72 %of 122259 games with an official size are smaller

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

Rooks KeepRooks Keep3 GBMedian of 2014 games (n = 1334)Median of 2014 games (n = 1334)800 MBMedian of 122259 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 122259 FPSHQ games1 GBLargest: AlbatrossLargest: Albatross2000 GBRooks KeepRooks Keep3 GBMedian of 2014 games (n = 1334)Median of 2014 games (n = 1334)800 MBMedian of 122259 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 122259 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 Rooks Keep 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 250–420 220–365 140–240
GeForce RTX 4090 S 240–405 200–330 115–200
GeForce RTX 5080 S 230–390 180–300 100–175
GeForce RTX 4080 Super A 220–370 165–280 92–155
GeForce RTX 4080 A 215–360 160–265 87–150
Radeon RX 7900 XTX A 215–360 160–265 87–150
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti A 205–350 150–255 83–140
Radeon RX 9070 XT A 205–345 145–250 80–135
Radeon RX 7900 XT A 190–320 135–225 71–125
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super A 195–335 145–240 77–130
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti B 180–310 130–220 68–120
Radeon RX 9070 A 180–300 125–215 67–115

* 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 Rooks Keep

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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41
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

41/100
FPSHQ load index
110–185FPS
FPS on RTX 3060, 1080p High model estimate
105–175FPS
FPS on RTX 4070, 1440p Ultra model estimate
7
of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS (1440p Ultra)
2GB
minimum RAM
2014
release year
In short

Can my PC run Rooks Keep?

Rooks Keep (2014): FPSHQ load index 41 out of 100. Per the FPSHQ model, GeForce RTX 3060 delivers 110–185 FPS at 1080p High and GeForce RTX 4070 105–175 FPS at 1440p Ultra; 7 of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS at 1440p Ultra. Developer's minimum GPU: 512MB Shader Model 3.0 Nvidia GeForce 8800 GT or AMD Radeon HD 3870; 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
41 FPSHQ index
RTX 3060 · 1080p High
131 FPS model estimate
RTX 4070 · 1440p Ultra
142 FPS model estimate
updated · source: FPS Rooks Keep, FPSHQ model estimate

Frequently asked questions about the game

What are the minimum system requirements for Rooks Keep?
Minimum configuration: 2.4GHz Dual core CPU, 512MB Shader Model 3.0 Nvidia GeForce 8800 GT or AMD Radeon HD 3870, 2 GB RAM, 3 GB of disk space.
On which platforms is the game available?
The game is available on: Windows.
How big is Rooks Keep and does it need an SSD?
Rooks Keep needs 3 GB of free disk space according to its official requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Nov 12, 2026). The requirements of Rooks Keep do not state a drive type — an SSD is not officially required; it only speeds up loading.
What is the genre of Rooks Keep?
Genre: Strategy. Has multiplayer.
Who are the developer and publisher?
Developer: RuneStorm. Publisher: RuneStorm.
When was or will the game be released?
Released: 2014-12-05.
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: 512MB Shader Model 3.0 Nvidia GeForce 8800 GT or AMD Radeon HD 3870. 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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