Stack

Stack

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Release date 2017-05-18
Genre Strategy
What hardware does Stack need?

Stack has an FPSHQ demand score of 61/100: a demanding game — RTX 4060 / RX 7600 or better for high settings at 1080p–1440p. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam.

requirements · data updated · methodology

Stack is a game by AeroLab Studios. Steam release date: May 18, 2017. Minimum graphics card per Steam: GTX 970. It needs at least 8 GB of RAM.

Description

This is simple but highly addictive strategy game that will test your reaction times and your hand to eye coordination.

Data: the game’s Steam store page

About the game

Developer
AeroLab Studios
Publisher
Volens Nolens Games
Release date
May 18, 2017
PC platforms
Windows

Stack system requirements

Component Minimum Recommended
OS Windows 7 Windows 10
Processor Intel I5 or AMD equivalent Intel I7 or AMD equivalent
Memory 8 GB ОЗУ 16 GB ОЗУ
Graphics GTX 970 GTX 1070
Storage 5 GB 5 GB
Notes HTC Vive Headset and Playspace HTC Vive Headset and Playspace
Поддержка VR SteamVR. Standing or Room Scale —

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

How big is Stack and does it need an SSD

Stack needs 5 GB of disk space, according to its official system requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Nov 9, 2026). requirements

5 GBdisk space
not statedSSD
82 %of 122434 games with an official size are smaller

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

StackStack5 GBMedian of 2017 games (n = 5303)Median of 2017 games (n = 5303)765 MBMedian of 122434 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 122434 FPSHQ games1 GBLargest: AlbatrossLargest: Albatross2000 GBStackStack5 GBMedian of 2017 games (n = 5303)Median of 2017 games (n = 5303)765 MBMedian of 122434 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 122434 FPSHQ games1 GBLargest: AlbatrossLargest: Albatross2000 GB

Source: official system requirements (the game’s Steam page), captured Nov 9, 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 Stack 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 190–325 155–255 89–150
GeForce RTX 4090 S 175–295 130–220 72–125
GeForce RTX 5080 S 160–275 115–195 63–105
GeForce RTX 4080 Super A 150–255 105–175 56–94
GeForce RTX 4080 A 140–240 100–165 53–89
Radeon RX 7900 XTX A 140–245 100–170 53–89
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti A 135–235 94–160 50–84
Radeon RX 9070 XT A 130–225 92–155 48–82
Radeon RX 7900 XT A 120–205 82–140 43–73
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super A 125–220 88–150 46–78
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti B 115–200 79–135 41–71
Radeon RX 9070 A 110–195 77–130 41–69

* 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 Stack

Cards at least as fast as the Steam minimum (GTX 970). FPS is an FPSHQ model forecast for 1080p High, not a measurement.

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61
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

61/100
FPSHQ load index
67–110FPS
FPS on RTX 3060, 1080p High model estimate
63–110FPS
FPS on RTX 4070, 1440p Ultra model estimate
4
of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS (1440p Ultra)
8GB
minimum RAM
2017
release year
In short

Can my PC run Stack?

Stack (2017): FPSHQ load index 61 out of 100. Per the FPSHQ model, GeForce RTX 3060 delivers 67–110 FPS at 1080p High and GeForce RTX 4070 63–110 FPS at 1440p Ultra; 4 of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS at 1440p Ultra. Developer's minimum GPU: GTX 970; minimum RAM: 8 GB. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam (checked Nov 9, 2026); FPSHQ model estimate (not a measurement). (model accuracy)

FPSHQ load index
61 FPSHQ index
RTX 3060 · 1080p High
79 FPS model estimate
RTX 4070 · 1440p Ultra
87 FPS model estimate
updated · source: FPS Stack, FPSHQ model estimate

Frequently asked questions about the game

What are the minimum system requirements for Stack?
Minimum configuration: Intel I5 or AMD equivalent, GTX 970, 8 GB RAM, 5 GB of disk space.
On which platforms is the game available?
The game is available on: Windows.
How big is Stack and does it need an SSD?
Stack needs 5 GB of free disk space according to its official requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Nov 9, 2026). The requirements of Stack do not state a drive type — an SSD is not officially required; it only speeds up loading.
What is the genre of Stack?
Genre: Strategy. Single-player only.
Who are the developer and publisher?
Developer: AeroLab Studios. Publisher: Volens Nolens Games.
When was or will the game be released?
Released: 2017-05-18.
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: GTX 970. 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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