Star-Twine
Star-Twine has an FPSHQ demand score of 37/100: a light game — runs even on budget and older graphics cards. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam.
Star-Twine is a game by SPARSE//GameDev. Steam release date: November 30, 2016. Minimum graphics card per Steam: DirectX 9.0c compatible card with Shader Model 3.0 Support and 256MB VRAM.
Description
Star-Twine is a real-time strategy game where you control a point of light created by a dying star. Battles unfold on sprawling three-dimensional maps as you collect energy and build structures to attack your opponent. Chill out to the atmospheric visuals and soundtrack as you plan your next move.
Data: the game’s Steam store page
About the game
- Developer
- SPARSE//GameDev
- Publisher
- SPARSE//GameDev
- Release date
- November 30, 2016
- PC platforms
- Windows, macOS, Linux
- Mode
- multiplayer / co-op
- Steam store page
- store.steampowered.com/app/548110
Star-Twine system requirements
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows XP or later | Windows XP or later |
| Processor | 1.5 Ghz CPU | 2.0Ghz dual core CPU |
| Memory | 512 MB ОЗУ | 1 GB ОЗУ |
| Graphics | DirectX 9.0c compatible card with Shader Model 3.0 Support and 256MB VRAM | NVIDIA Geforce GT 440 / AMD Radeon HD 6570 / Intel HD 5000 or better |
| DirectX | версии 9.0c | версии 9.0c |
| Storage | 200 MB | 200 MB |
Source: the game’s Steam page — requirements published by the developer.
How big is Star-Twine and does it need an SSD
Star-Twine needs 200 MB of disk space, according to its official system requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Nov 10, 2026). requirements
The requirements of Star-Twine do not state a drive type — an SSD is not officially required; it only speeds up loading.
Source: official system requirements (the game’s Steam page), captured Nov 10, 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 Star-Twine 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 | 265–450 | 235–395 | 160–275 |
| GeForce RTX 4090 | S | 260–435 | 220–360 | 130–225 |
| GeForce RTX 5080 | S | 250–420 | 200–335 | 115–200 |
| GeForce RTX 4080 Super | A | 240–405 | 185–310 | 105–175 |
| GeForce RTX 4080 | A | 235–395 | 175–295 | 99–170 |
| Radeon RX 7900 XTX | A | 235–395 | 180–300 | 99–170 |
| GeForce RTX 5070 Ti | A | 225–385 | 170–285 | 94–160 |
| Radeon RX 9070 XT | A | 225–380 | 165–280 | 91–155 |
| Radeon RX 7900 XT | A | 205–355 | 150–250 | 81–140 |
| GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super | A | 215–370 | 160–270 | 87–150 |
| GeForce RTX 3090 Ti | B | 200–345 | 145–245 | 78–135 |
| Radeon RX 9070 | A | 200–340 | 140–240 | 76–130 |
* 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
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Green — 60+ FPS (comfortable), yellow — 30–60 (playable), red — below 30. Dashed line marks 60 FPS.
Which graphics cards can run Star-Twine
The most affordable cards the FPSHQ model expects to reach 60+ FPS at 1080p High. This is an estimate, not a measurement.
- Radeon RX Vega 64 ≈63 FPS
- GeForce GTX 1660 ≈63 FPS
- GeForce GTX 1660 Ti ≈68 FPS
- GeForce GTX 1660 Super ≈69 FPS
- GeForce GTX 1070 ≈77 FPS
- Radeon RX 5600 XT ≈81 FPS
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Can my PC run Star-Twine?
Star-Twine (2016): FPSHQ load index 37 out of 100. Per the FPSHQ model, GeForce RTX 3060 delivers 125–205 FPS at 1080p High and GeForce RTX 4070 115–195 FPS at 1440p Ultra; 7 of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS at 1440p Ultra. Developer's minimum GPU: DirectX 9.0c compatible card with Shader Model 3.0 Support and 256MB VRAM; minimum RAM: — GB. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam (checked Nov 10, 2026); FPSHQ model estimate (not a measurement). (model accuracy)
- FPSHQ load index
- 37 FPSHQ index
- RTX 3060 · 1080p High
- 148 FPS model estimate
- RTX 4070 · 1440p Ultra
- 161 FPS model estimate
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