Stack Defense

Stack Defense

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Release date 2021-05-21
Genre Sports
What hardware does Stack Defense need?

Stack Defense has an FPSHQ demand score of 66/100: 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 Defense is a game by Area 1. Steam release date: May 21, 2021. Minimum graphics card per Steam: NVIDIA GTX 1070 / AMD Radeon Vega 56. It needs at least 8 GB of RAM.

Description

Play this VR game with friends and others. Protect your stack and destroy the blocks of your opponents. Win the game by having the biggest stack at the end of the round. Search for games or host your own. Full Crossplay support! Play on PCVR against Quest 1/2 Players.

Data: the game’s Steam store page

About the game

Developer
Area 1
Publisher
Area 1
Release date
May 21, 2021
PC platforms
Windows
Mode
multiplayer / co-op

Stack Defense system requirements

Component Minimum Recommended
OS windows 10 windows 10
Processor Intel Core i5-4590 / AMD FX 8350 Intel Core i5-4590 / AMD FX 8350
Memory 8 GB ОЗУ 16 GB ОЗУ
Graphics NVIDIA GTX 1070 / AMD Radeon Vega 56 NVIDIA GTX 1070 / AMD Radeon Vega 56
DirectX версии 11 версии 12
Storage 300 MB 300 MB
Network Широкополосное подключение к интернету Широкополосное подключение к интернету
Поддержка VR SteamVR —

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

How big is Stack Defense and does it need an SSD

Stack Defense needs 300 MB of disk space, according to its official system requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Oct 14, 2026). requirements

300 MBdisk space
not statedSSD
19 %of 95632 games with an official size are smaller

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

Stack DefenseStack Defense300 MBMedian of 2021 games (n = 8820)Median of 2021 games (n = 8820)849 MBMedian of 95632 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 95632 FPSHQ games1 GBLargest: AlbatrossLargest: Albatross2000 GBStack DefenseStack Defense300 MBMedian of 2021 games (n = 8820)Median of 2021 games (n = 8820)849 MBMedian of 95632 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 95632 FPSHQ games1 GBLargest: AlbatrossLargest: Albatross2000 GB

Source: official system requirements (the game’s Steam page), captured Oct 14, 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 Defense 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 195–295 150–230 87–130
GeForce RTX 4090 S 175–270 125–195 71–110
GeForce RTX 5080 S 160–245 110–175 61–92
GeForce RTX 4080 Super A 145–225 100–160 54–83
GeForce RTX 4080 A 140–215 96–150 51–78
Radeon RX 7900 XTX A 140–215 96–150 52–79
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti A 130–205 91–140 49–74
Radeon RX 9070 XT A 130–200 89–140 47–72
Radeon RX 7900 XT A 115–180 79–125 42–65
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super A 120–195 85–130 45–70
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti B 110–175 76–120 40–63
Radeon RX 9070 A 105–175 75–115 39–60

* 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 Defense

Cards at least as fast as the Steam minimum (NVIDIA GTX 1070 / AMD Radeon Vega 56). FPS is an FPSHQ model forecast for 1080p High, not a measurement.

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Resolution
Graphics preset

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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.
More precise: “60-second test” in the app

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66
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

66/100
FPSHQ load index
63–99FPS
FPS on RTX 3060, 1080p High model estimate
62–94FPS
FPS on RTX 4070, 1440p Ultra model estimate
2
of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS (1440p Ultra)
8GB
minimum RAM
2021
release year
In short

Can my PC run Stack Defense?

Stack Defense (2021): FPSHQ load index 66 out of 100. Per the FPSHQ model, GeForce RTX 3060 delivers 63–99 FPS at 1080p High and GeForce RTX 4070 62–94 FPS at 1440p Ultra; 2 of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS at 1440p Ultra. Developer's minimum GPU: NVIDIA GTX 1070 / AMD Radeon Vega 56; minimum RAM: 8 GB. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam (checked Oct 14, 2026); FPSHQ model estimate (not a measurement). (model accuracy)

FPSHQ load index
66 FPSHQ index
RTX 3060 · 1080p High
72 FPS model estimate
RTX 4070 · 1440p Ultra
79 FPS model estimate
updated · source: FPS Stack Defense, 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 Stack Defense?
Genre: Sports. Has multiplayer.
How big is Stack Defense and does it need an SSD?
Stack Defense needs 300 MB of free disk space according to its official requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Oct 14, 2026). The requirements of Stack Defense do not state a drive type — an SSD is not officially required; it only speeds up loading.
Who are the developer and publisher?
Developer: Area 1. Publisher: Area 1.
When was or will the game be released?
Released: 2021-05-21.
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 GTX 1070 / AMD Radeon Vega 56. 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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