Stacking

Stacking

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Release date 2012-03-06
Genre Adventure
Metacritic 80/100
What hardware does Stacking need?

Stacking has an FPSHQ demand score of 33/100: 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

Stacking is a game by Double Fine Productions. Steam release date: March 6, 2012. Steam reviews: 980. Minimum graphics card per Steam: 256 MB GeForce 8800, Radeon 3850, or Intel HD 2000 Graphics. It needs at least 1 GB of RAM.

Description

Embark on an adventure to rescue Charlie’s family from the nefarious industrialist known only as the 'Baron.'

Data: the game’s Steam store page

About the game

Developer
Double Fine Productions
Publisher
Double Fine Productions
Release date
March 6, 2012
PC platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Steam reviews
980
Metacritic
80/100

Stacking system requirements

Component Minimum Recommended
OS Windows XP SP3 Windows 7
Processor 1.8 GHz dual core CPU Intel Core 2 Duo at 2.2 GHz, or AMD Athlon 64 at 2.2 GHz
Memory 1 GB RAM 1 GB RAM
Graphics 256 MB GeForce 8800, Radeon 3850, or Intel HD 2000 Graphics 512 MB GeForce 220, Radeon 4550, Intel HD 3000 Graphics
DirectX 9.0c 9.0c
Storage 1.5 GB free HD Space 1.5 GB free HD Space
Sound DirectX Compatible Sound Card DirectX Compatible Sound Card

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

How big is Stacking and does it need an SSD

Stacking needs 1.5 GB of disk space, according to its official system requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Nov 12, 2026). requirements

1.5 GBdisk space
not statedSSD
58 %of 122429 games with an official size are smaller

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

StackingStacking1.5 GBMedian of 2012 games (n = 296)Median of 2012 games (n = 296)1.7 GBMedian of 122429 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 122429 FPSHQ games1 GBLargest: AlbatrossLargest: Albatross2000 GBStackingStacking1.5 GBMedian of 2012 games (n = 296)Median of 2012 games (n = 296)1.7 GBMedian of 122429 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 122429 FPSHQ games1 GBLargest: AlbatrossLargest: Albatross2000 GB

Source: official system requirements (the game’s Steam page), captured Nov 12, 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 Stacking 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 285–480 260–425 185–310
GeForce RTX 4090 S 280–470 240–400 150–260
GeForce RTX 5080 S 270–455 225–370 135–225
GeForce RTX 4080 Super A 260–440 210–350 120–205
GeForce RTX 4080 A 255–435 200–335 110–195
Radeon RX 7900 XTX A 255–435 200–335 115–195
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti A 250–425 190–325 105–185
Radeon RX 9070 XT A 245–420 185–315 105–180
Radeon RX 7900 XT A 230–395 170–290 94–160
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super A 240–410 180–305 100–170
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti B 225–385 165–280 90–155
Radeon RX 9070 A 225–380 160–275 88–150

* 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 Stacking

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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Resolution
Graphics preset

More details
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

The FPSHQ app for Windows computes average FPS and 1% low from frame times (PresentMon) and, with your consent, submits the result itself.

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33
Demand
out of 100

The higher it is, the more powerful a PC you need. Runs even on weak hardware.

80
Metacritic
press score

Average review score.

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Key figures

Unique FPSHQ metrics from this page's data

33/100
FPSHQ load index
145–240FPS
FPS on RTX 3060, 1080p High model estimate
135–230FPS
FPS on RTX 4070, 1440p Ultra model estimate
8
of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS (1440p Ultra)
1GB
minimum RAM
2012
release year
In short

Can my PC run Stacking?

Stacking (2012): FPSHQ load index 33 out of 100. Per the FPSHQ model, GeForce RTX 3060 delivers 145–240 FPS at 1080p High and GeForce RTX 4070 135–230 FPS at 1440p Ultra; 8 of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS at 1440p Ultra. Developer's minimum GPU: 256 MB GeForce 8800, Radeon 3850, or Intel HD 2000 Graphics; minimum RAM: 1 GB. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam (checked Nov 12, 2026); FPSHQ model estimate (not a measurement). (model accuracy)

FPSHQ load index
33 FPSHQ index
RTX 3060 · 1080p High
171 FPS model estimate
RTX 4070 · 1440p Ultra
186 FPS model estimate
updated · source: FPS Stacking, FPSHQ model estimate

Frequently asked questions about the game

What are the minimum system requirements for Stacking?
Minimum configuration: 1.8 GHz dual core CPU, 256 MB GeForce 8800, Radeon 3850, or Intel HD 2000 Graphics, 1 GB RAM, 2 GB of disk space.
On which platforms is the game available?
The game is available on: Windows, macOS, Linux.
How big is Stacking and does it need an SSD?
Stacking needs 1.5 GB of free disk space according to its official requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Nov 12, 2026). The requirements of Stacking do not state a drive type — an SSD is not officially required; it only speeds up loading.
What is the genre of Stacking?
Genre: Adventure. Single-player only.
Who are the developer and publisher?
Developer: Double Fine Productions. Publisher: Double Fine Productions.
Is Stacking worth buying?
Metacritic score: 80/100. Steam user score: ?%. FPSHQ rating: —/5. Decide based on this data and our review above.
When was or will the game be released?
Released: 2012-03-06.
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: 256 MB GeForce 8800, Radeon 3850, or Intel HD 2000 Graphics. 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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