Ruthless Returns

Ruthless Returns

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Release date 2026-08-15
Genre Strategy
What hardware does Ruthless Returns need?

Ruthless Returns has an FPSHQ demand score of 26/100: 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

Ruthless Returns is a game by South Harbour Studios. Steam release date: August 15, 2026. Minimum graphics card per Steam: Integrated graphics (Intel HD 4000 or better). It needs at least 4 GB of RAM.

Description

A satirical business game where everyone acts at once. Build your company, sue your neighbours, hide the money offshore, and offer world-class parental leave, or slash it for profit. Richest CEO after three fiscal years wins. By brilliance if you can. By dirty tricks if you must.

Data: the game’s Steam store page

About the game

Developer
South Harbour Studios
Publisher
South Harbour Studios
Release date
August 15, 2026
PC platforms
Windows
Mode
multiplayer / co-op

Ruthless Returns system requirements

Component Minimum Recommended
OS Windows 10 64-bit —
Processor Dual-core 2 GHz —
Memory 4 GB ОЗУ —
Graphics Integrated graphics (Intel HD 4000 or better) —
Storage 1 GB —
Notes Internet connection required for online multiplayer only —

64-разрядные процессор и операционная система

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

How big is Ruthless Returns and does it need an SSD

Ruthless Returns 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 96168 games with an official size are smaller

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

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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 Ruthless Returns 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 345–525 320–485 255–385
GeForce RTX 4090 S 340–520 305–470 220–330
GeForce RTX 5080 S 335–515 290–450 190–290
GeForce RTX 4080 Super A 330–505 280–430 170–265
GeForce RTX 4080 A 325–500 270–415 165–250
Radeon RX 7900 XTX A 325–500 270–415 165–250
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti A 320–495 260–405 155–240
Radeon RX 9070 XT A 315–490 255–395 150–230
Radeon RX 7900 XT A 305–475 240–365 135–210
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super A 310–485 250–385 145–220
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti B 300–465 230–355 130–200
Radeon RX 9070 A 295–460 225–350 125–195

* 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 Ruthless Returns

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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26
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

26/100
FPSHQ load index
200–315FPS
FPS on RTX 3060, 1080p High model estimate
190–295FPS
FPS on RTX 4070, 1440p Ultra model estimate
10
of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS (1440p Ultra)
4GB
minimum RAM
2026
release year
In short

Can my PC run Ruthless Returns?

Ruthless Returns (2026): FPSHQ load index 26 out of 100. Per the FPSHQ model, GeForce RTX 3060 delivers 200–315 FPS at 1080p High and GeForce RTX 4070 190–295 FPS at 1440p Ultra; 10 of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS at 1440p Ultra. Developer's minimum GPU: Integrated graphics (Intel HD 4000 or better); 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
26 FPSHQ index
RTX 3060 · 1080p High
228 FPS model estimate
RTX 4070 · 1440p Ultra
247 FPS model estimate
updated · source: FPS Ruthless Returns, FPSHQ model estimate

Frequently asked questions about the game

What are the minimum system requirements for Ruthless Returns?
Minimum configuration: Dual-core 2 GHz, Integrated graphics (Intel HD 4000 or better), 4 GB RAM, 1 GB of disk space.
On which platforms is the game available?
The game is available on: Windows.
How big is Ruthless Returns and does it need an SSD?
Ruthless Returns 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 Ruthless Returns do not state a drive type — an SSD is not officially required; it only speeds up loading.
What is the genre of Ruthless Returns?
Genre: Strategy. Has multiplayer.
Who are the developer and publisher?
Developer: South Harbour Studios. Publisher: South Harbour Studios.
When was or will the game be released?
Released: 2026-08-15.
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: Integrated graphics (Intel HD 4000 or better). 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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