Spacebolt

Spacebolt

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Release date 2026-07-31
Genre Strategy
What hardware does Spacebolt need?

Spacebolt has an FPSHQ demand score of 44/100: 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

Spacebolt is a game by Critical Loop Studio. Steam release date: July 31, 2026. Minimum graphics card per Steam: Any compatible with DirectX11 or Direct12. It needs at least 4 GB of RAM.

Description

What am I? Where am I? Who am I? Spacebolt is a narrative-driven puzzle adventure game where you control a spark of electricity. Traverse walls and ceilings, travel through circuits, and awaken dormant machines as each discovery brings you closer to the truth.

Data: the game’s Steam store page

About the game

Developer
Critical Loop Studio
Publisher
Critical Loop Studio
Release date
July 31, 2026
PC platforms
Windows

Spacebolt system requirements

Component Minimum Recommended
OS Windows 10 64-bit Windows 11
Processor Quad-core Intel or AMD 2.5 GHz Six-Core Xeon E5-2643 @ 3.4GHz
Memory 4 GB ОЗУ 8 GB ОЗУ
Graphics Any compatible with DirectX11 or Direct12 GeForce RTX 2080 Super
DirectX версии 11 версии 12
Storage 500 MB 500 MB
Sound card Any Any
Поддержка VR No need No need

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

How big is Spacebolt and does it need an SSD

Spacebolt needs 500 MB of disk space, according to its official system requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Oct 3, 2026). requirements

500 MBdisk space
not statedSSD
27 %of 94288 games with an official size are smaller

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

SpaceboltSpacebolt500 MBMedian of 2026 games (n = 17945)Median of 2026 games (n = 17945)1 GBMedian of 94288 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 94288 FPSHQ games1 GBLargest: AlbatrossLargest: Albatross2000 GBSpaceboltSpacebolt500 MBMedian of 2026 games (n = 17945)Median of 2026 games (n = 17945)1 GBMedian of 94288 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 94288 FPSHQ games1 GBLargest: AlbatrossLargest: Albatross2000 GB

Source: official system requirements (the game’s Steam page), captured Oct 3, 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 Spacebolt 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 255–395 220–340 140–215
GeForce RTX 4090 S 245–375 195–300 115–175
GeForce RTX 5080 S 230–355 175–275 100–155
GeForce RTX 4080 Super A 220–340 160–250 91–140
GeForce RTX 4080 A 210–330 155–240 86–130
Radeon RX 7900 XTX A 210–330 155–240 86–130
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti A 205–320 150–230 81–125
Radeon RX 9070 XT A 200–315 145–225 78–120
Radeon RX 7900 XT A 185–290 130–200 70–110
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super A 195–305 140–215 75–115
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti B 180–280 125–195 68–105
Radeon RX 9070 A 175–275 120–190 65–100

* 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 Spacebolt

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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44
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

44/100
FPSHQ load index
105–165FPS
FPS on RTX 3060, 1080p High model estimate
100–155FPS
FPS on RTX 4070, 1440p Ultra model estimate
6
of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS (1440p Ultra)
4GB
minimum RAM
2026
release year
In short

Can my PC run Spacebolt?

Spacebolt (2026): FPSHQ load index 44 out of 100. Per the FPSHQ model, GeForce RTX 3060 delivers 105–165 FPS at 1080p High and GeForce RTX 4070 100–155 FPS at 1440p Ultra; 6 of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS at 1440p Ultra. Developer's minimum GPU: Any compatible with DirectX11 or Direct12; minimum RAM: 4 GB. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam (checked Oct 3, 2026); FPSHQ model estimate (not a measurement). (model accuracy)

FPSHQ load index
44 FPSHQ index
RTX 3060 · 1080p High
120 FPS model estimate
RTX 4070 · 1440p Ultra
130 FPS model estimate
updated · source: FPS Spacebolt, 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 Spacebolt?
Genre: Strategy. Single-player only.
How big is Spacebolt and does it need an SSD?
Spacebolt needs 500 MB of free disk space according to its official requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Oct 3, 2026). The requirements of Spacebolt do not state a drive type — an SSD is not officially required; it only speeds up loading.
Who are the developer and publisher?
Developer: Critical Loop Studio. Publisher: Critical Loop Studio.
When was or will the game be released?
Released: 2026-07-31.
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: Any compatible with DirectX11 or Direct12. 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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