Spark Five

Spark Five

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Release date 2018-11-14
Genre Strategy
What hardware does Spark Five need?

Spark Five has an FPSHQ demand score of 18/100: 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

Spark Five is a game by Spark5. Steam release date: November 14, 2018. Minimum graphics card per Steam: Radeon 570 Graphics 1 GB. It needs at least 2 GB of RAM.

Description

Welcome to Project Spark. Help our little android friend navigate across multiple, challenging levels in search of bio-matter. You see, we are in desperate need of those primarily to restore human civilization and undo the damage caused by our own problem child - Artificial Intelligence.

Data: the game’s Steam store page

About the game

Developer
Spark5
Publisher
Spark5
Release date
November 14, 2018
PC platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux

Spark Five system requirements

Component Minimum Recommended
OS Version 10 Version 10
Processor 2.5 GHz Dual-Core 3.0+ GHz Quad-Core
Memory 2 GB ОЗУ 4 GB ОЗУ
Graphics Radeon 570 Graphics 1 GB Intel HD Graphics 4000 2 GB
DirectX версии 10 версии 11
Storage 512 MB 512 MB

64-разрядные процессор и операционная система

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

How big is Spark Five and does it need an SSD

Spark Five needs 512 MB of disk space, according to its official system requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Nov 7, 2026). requirements

512 MBdisk space
not statedSSD
37 %of 122210 games with an official size are smaller

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

Spark FiveSpark Five512 MBMedian of 2018 games (n = 6685)Median of 2018 games (n = 6685)600 MBMedian of 122210 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 122210 FPSHQ games1 GBLargest: AlbatrossLargest: Albatross2000 GBSpark FiveSpark Five512 MBMedian of 2018 games (n = 6685)Median of 2018 games (n = 6685)600 MBMedian of 122210 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 122210 FPSHQ games1 GBLargest: AlbatrossLargest: Albatross2000 GB

Source: official system requirements (the game’s Steam page), captured Nov 7, 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 Spark Five 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 390–655 370–610 335–560
GeForce RTX 4090 S 390–655 365–605 300–505
GeForce RTX 5080 S 390–650 355–590 270–455
GeForce RTX 4080 Super A 385–645 350–580 245–420
GeForce RTX 4080 A 385–645 345–575 235–400
Radeon RX 7900 XTX A 385–645 345–575 235–400
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti A 380–640 340–565 225–380
Radeon RX 9070 XT A 380–635 335–560 220–370
Radeon RX 7900 XT A 375–625 320–535 195–335
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super A 380–635 330–550 210–355
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti B 370–625 315–525 190–325
Radeon RX 9070 A 370–620 310–520 185–315

* 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 Spark Five

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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Laptops only: the mode (TGP) from the vendor utility or an overlay. A measurement with power helps show laptop FPS more precisely.
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18
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

18/100
FPSHQ load index
295–485FPS
FPS on RTX 3060, 1080p High model estimate
275–455FPS
FPS on RTX 4070, 1440p Ultra model estimate
12
of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS (1440p Ultra)
2GB
minimum RAM
2018
release year
In short

Can my PC run Spark Five?

Spark Five (2018): FPSHQ load index 18 out of 100. Per the FPSHQ model, GeForce RTX 3060 delivers 295–485 FPS at 1080p High and GeForce RTX 4070 275–455 FPS at 1440p Ultra; 12 of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS at 1440p Ultra. Developer's minimum GPU: Radeon 570 Graphics 1 GB; minimum RAM: 2 GB. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam (checked Nov 7, 2026); FPSHQ model estimate (not a measurement). (model accuracy)

FPSHQ load index
18 FPSHQ index
RTX 3060 · 1080p High
348 FPS model estimate
RTX 4070 · 1440p Ultra
372 FPS model estimate
updated · source: FPS Spark Five, FPSHQ model estimate

Frequently asked questions about the game

On which platforms is the game available?
The game is available on: Windows, macOS, Linux.
What is the genre of Spark Five?
Genre: Strategy. Single-player only.
How big is Spark Five and does it need an SSD?
Spark Five needs 512 MB of free disk space according to its official requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Nov 7, 2026). The requirements of Spark Five do not state a drive type — an SSD is not officially required; it only speeds up loading.
Who are the developer and publisher?
Developer: Spark5. Publisher: Spark5.
When was or will the game be released?
Released: 2018-11-14.
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: Radeon 570 Graphics 1 GB. 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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