Scrap Bastion

Scrap Bastion

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Release date 2023-06-22
Genre Strategy
What hardware does Scrap Bastion need?

Scrap Bastion has an FPSHQ demand score of 59/100: 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

Scrap Bastion is a game by Tadpole Games. Steam release date: June 22, 2023. Minimum graphics card per Steam: Nvidia 1650 Super, AMD 5500M. It needs at least 8 GB of RAM.

Description

Scrap Bastion is a strategy tower defense game where you manage your city, equipping it to survive the waves of mutant creatures, testing your planning and decision making capacities at every turn. Watch out, as time is crucial to win!

Data: the game’s Steam store page

About the game

Developer
Tadpole Games
Publisher
Tadpole Games
Release date
June 22, 2023
PC platforms
Windows

Scrap Bastion system requirements

Component Minimum Recommended
OS Windows 10 Windows 10
Processor 64 bit processor 64 Bit Processor
Memory 8 GB ОЗУ 16 GB ОЗУ
Graphics Nvidia 1650 Super, AMD 5500M Nvidia 1650 Super, AMG 5500M or better
DirectX версии 10 версии 10
Storage 419 MB 419 MB
Sound card any any
Поддержка VR none none

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

How big is Scrap Bastion and does it need an SSD

Scrap Bastion needs 419 MB of disk space, according to its official system requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Oct 11, 2026). requirements

419 MBdisk space
not statedSSD
28 %of 122426 games with an official size are smaller

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

Scrap BastionScrap Bastion419 MBMedian of 2023 games (n = 11830)Median of 2023 games (n = 11830)1 GBMedian of 122426 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 122426 FPSHQ games1 GBLargest: AlbatrossLargest: Albatross2000 GBScrap BastionScrap Bastion419 MBMedian of 2023 games (n = 11830)Median of 2023 games (n = 11830)1 GBMedian of 122426 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 122426 FPSHQ games1 GBLargest: AlbatrossLargest: Albatross2000 GB

Source: official system requirements (the game’s Steam page), captured Oct 11, 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 Scrap Bastion 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 195–335 160–265 93–155
GeForce RTX 4090 S 180–305 135–225 75–130
GeForce RTX 5080 S 165–285 120–200 66–110
GeForce RTX 4080 Super A 155–260 110–185 58–98
GeForce RTX 4080 A 145–250 100–175 55–93
Radeon RX 7900 XTX A 145–250 100–175 55–93
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti A 140–240 99–165 52–88
Radeon RX 9070 XT A 135–235 96–160 50–85
Radeon RX 7900 XT A 125–215 85–145 45–77
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super A 130–225 91–155 48–82
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti B 120–205 82–140 43–73
Radeon RX 9070 A 115–200 80–135 42–72

* 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 Scrap Bastion

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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59
Demand
out of 100

The higher it is, the more powerful a PC you need. Moderate load.

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Key figures

Unique FPSHQ metrics from this page's data

59/100
FPSHQ load index
71–115FPS
FPS on RTX 3060, 1080p High model estimate
66–110FPS
FPS on RTX 4070, 1440p Ultra model estimate
5
of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS (1440p Ultra)
8GB
minimum RAM
2023
release year
In short

Can my PC run Scrap Bastion?

Scrap Bastion (2023): FPSHQ load index 59 out of 100. Per the FPSHQ model, GeForce RTX 3060 delivers 71–115 FPS at 1080p High and GeForce RTX 4070 66–110 FPS at 1440p Ultra; 5 of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS at 1440p Ultra. Developer's minimum GPU: Nvidia 1650 Super, AMD 5500M; minimum RAM: 8 GB. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam (checked Oct 11, 2026); FPSHQ model estimate (not a measurement). (model accuracy)

FPSHQ load index
59 FPSHQ index
RTX 3060 · 1080p High
83 FPS model estimate
RTX 4070 · 1440p Ultra
90 FPS model estimate
updated · source: FPS Scrap Bastion, FPSHQ model estimate

Frequently asked questions about the game

On which platforms is the game available?
The game is available on: Windows.
What is the genre of Scrap Bastion?
Genre: Strategy. Single-player only.
How big is Scrap Bastion and does it need an SSD?
Scrap Bastion needs 419 MB of free disk space according to its official requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Oct 11, 2026). The requirements of Scrap Bastion do not state a drive type — an SSD is not officially required; it only speeds up loading.
Who are the developer and publisher?
Developer: Tadpole Games. Publisher: Tadpole Games.
When was or will the game be released?
Released: 2023-06-22.
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: Nvidia 1650 Super, AMD 5500M. 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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