Solstice

Solstice

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Release date 2021-05-31
Genre Strategy
What hardware does Solstice need?

Solstice has an FPSHQ demand score of 46/100: 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

Solstice is a game by JimJams Games. Steam release date: May 31, 2021. Minimum graphics card per Steam: Nivida 850M or better. It needs at least 2 GB of RAM.

Description

Solstice is a turn-based, menu driven war-game, set in a large, open fantasy world, inspired by the retro classics of the past.

Data: the game’s Steam store page

About the game

Developer
JimJams Games
Publisher
JimJams Games
Release date
May 31, 2021
PC platforms
Windows

Solstice system requirements

Component Minimum Recommended
OS Windows 7 or better Windows 10
Processor Dual Core 2.80 Ghz or higher Quad core or higher
Memory 2 GB ОЗУ 2 GB ОЗУ
Graphics Nivida 850M or better GeForce GTX 650 Ti or better
DirectX версии 9.0c версии 9.0c
Storage 2 GB 2 GB
Sound card N/A N/A

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

How big is Solstice and does it need an SSD

Solstice needs 2 GB of disk space, according to its official system requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Oct 22, 2026). requirements

2 GBdisk space
not statedSSD
59 %of 122210 games with an official size are smaller

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

SolsticeSolstice2 GBMedian of 2021 games (n = 9397)Median of 2021 games (n = 9397)998 MBMedian of 122210 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 122210 FPSHQ games1 GBLargest: AlbatrossLargest: Albatross2000 GBSolsticeSolstice2 GBMedian of 2021 games (n = 9397)Median of 2021 games (n = 9397)998 MBMedian of 122210 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 122210 FPSHQ games1 GBLargest: AlbatrossLargest: Albatross2000 GB

Source: official system requirements (the game’s Steam page), captured Oct 22, 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 Solstice 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 235–395 200–335 125–210
GeForce RTX 4090 S 220–375 175–295 100–175
GeForce RTX 5080 S 210–355 160–270 89–150
GeForce RTX 4080 Super A 200–335 145–245 80–135
GeForce RTX 4080 A 190–325 140–235 75–130
Radeon RX 7900 XTX A 190–325 140–235 76–130
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti A 185–315 135–225 71–125
Radeon RX 9070 XT A 180–305 130–220 69–120
Radeon RX 7900 XT A 165–280 115–195 62–105
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super A 175–295 125–210 66–115
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti B 160–275 110–190 59–105
Radeon RX 9070 A 155–265 110–185 58–98

* 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 Solstice

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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46
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

46/100
FPSHQ load index
96–160FPS
FPS on RTX 3060, 1080p High model estimate
92–155FPS
FPS on RTX 4070, 1440p Ultra model estimate
6
of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS (1440p Ultra)
2GB
minimum RAM
2021
release year
In short

Can my PC run Solstice?

Solstice (2021): FPSHQ load index 46 out of 100. Per the FPSHQ model, GeForce RTX 3060 delivers 96–160 FPS at 1080p High and GeForce RTX 4070 92–155 FPS at 1440p Ultra; 6 of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS at 1440p Ultra. Developer's minimum GPU: Nivida 850M or better; minimum RAM: 2 GB. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam (checked Oct 22, 2026); FPSHQ model estimate (not a measurement). (model accuracy)

FPSHQ load index
46 FPSHQ index
RTX 3060 · 1080p High
113 FPS model estimate
RTX 4070 · 1440p Ultra
123 FPS model estimate
updated · source: FPS Solstice, FPSHQ model estimate

Frequently asked questions about the game

What are the minimum system requirements for Solstice?
Minimum configuration: Dual Core 2.80 Ghz or higher, Nivida 850M or better, 2 GB RAM, 2 GB of disk space.
On which platforms is the game available?
The game is available on: Windows.
How big is Solstice and does it need an SSD?
Solstice needs 2 GB of free disk space according to its official requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Oct 22, 2026). The requirements of Solstice do not state a drive type — an SSD is not officially required; it only speeds up loading.
What is the genre of Solstice?
Genre: Strategy. Single-player only.
Who are the developer and publisher?
Developer: JimJams Games. Publisher: JimJams Games.
When was or will the game be released?
Released: 2021-05-31.
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: Nivida 850M 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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