Sunset Overdrive

Sunset Overdrive

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Release date 2018-11-16
Genre Action Adventure
Metacritic 83/100
What hardware does Sunset Overdrive need?

Sunset Overdrive has an FPSHQ demand score of 49/100: moderate requirements — runs on mid-range cards like the RTX 3060 / RX 6600. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam.

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Sunset Overdrive is a game by Insomniac Games, Blind Squirrel Games. Steam release date: November 16, 2018. Steam reviews: 12 167. Minimum graphics card per Steam: Geforce 750 Ti || AMD Radeon R7 260X. It needs at least 8 GB of RAM.

Description

Sunset Overdrive transforms an open-world apocalypse into your tactical playground. Zip, grind and wall-run across Sunset City with an unconventional arsenal. Hyper-agility, unique weapons, and customizable abilities deliver an explosive and irreverent adventure in the end times.

Data: the game’s Steam store page

About the game

Developer
Insomniac Games, Blind Squirrel Games
Publisher
Xbox Game Studios
Release date
November 16, 2018
PC platforms
Windows
Steam reviews
12 167
Metacritic
83/100

Sunset Overdrive system requirements

Component Minimum Recommended
OS Windows 8 or higher Windows 10
Processor Intel Core i5 3470 @ 3.0hz || AMD-FX-6300 Intel Core i5 4690 @ 3.5hz || AMD-FX-8350
Memory 8 GB ОЗУ 8 GB ОЗУ
Graphics Geforce 750 Ti || AMD Radeon R7 260X Geforce 970 or Geforce GTX 1060 || AMD Radeon R9 290x or Radeon RX 480
Storage 30 GB 30 GB

64-разрядные процессор и операционная система

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

How big is Sunset Overdrive and does it need an SSD

Sunset Overdrive needs 30 GB of disk space, according to its official system requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Nov 7, 2026). requirements

30 GBdisk space
not statedSSD
98 %of 122280 games with an official size are smaller

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

Sunset OverdriveSunset Overdrive30 GBMedian of 2018 games (n = 6685)Median of 2018 games (n = 6685)600 MBMedian of 122280 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 122280 FPSHQ games1 GBLargest: AlbatrossLargest: Albatross2000 GBSunset OverdriveSunset Overdrive30 GBMedian of 2018 games (n = 6685)Median of 2018 games (n = 6685)600 MBMedian of 122280 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 122280 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 Sunset Overdrive 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 225–380 190–315 115–195
GeForce RTX 4090 S 210–355 165–275 95–160
GeForce RTX 5080 S 200–335 150–250 83–140
GeForce RTX 4080 Super A 185–315 135–230 74–125
GeForce RTX 4080 A 180–305 130–215 69–120
Radeon RX 7900 XTX A 180–305 130–220 70–120
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti A 175–295 125–210 66–115
Radeon RX 9070 XT A 170–285 120–200 64–110
Radeon RX 7900 XT A 155–265 105–180 57–97
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super A 165–275 115–195 61–105
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti B 150–255 105–175 55–93
Radeon RX 9070 A 145–250 100–170 53–91

* 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 Sunset Overdrive

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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49
Demand
out of 100

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

83
Metacritic
press score

Average review score.

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Key figures

Unique FPSHQ metrics from this page's data

49/100
FPSHQ load index
90–150FPS
FPS on RTX 3060, 1080p High model estimate
85–140FPS
FPS on RTX 4070, 1440p Ultra model estimate
6
of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS (1440p Ultra)
8GB
minimum RAM
2018
release year
In short

Can my PC run Sunset Overdrive?

Sunset Overdrive (2018): FPSHQ load index 49 out of 100. Per the FPSHQ model, GeForce RTX 3060 delivers 90–150 FPS at 1080p High and GeForce RTX 4070 85–140 FPS at 1440p Ultra; 6 of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS at 1440p Ultra. Developer's minimum GPU: Geforce 750 Ti || AMD Radeon R7 260X; minimum RAM: 8 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
49 FPSHQ index
RTX 3060 · 1080p High
105 FPS model estimate
RTX 4070 · 1440p Ultra
114 FPS model estimate
updated · source: FPS Sunset Overdrive, FPSHQ model estimate

Frequently asked questions about the game

What are the minimum system requirements for Sunset Overdrive?
Minimum configuration: Intel Core i5 3470 @ 3.0hz || AMD-FX-6300, Geforce 750 Ti || AMD Radeon R7 260X, 8 GB RAM, 30 GB of disk space.
On which platforms is the game available?
The game is available on: Windows.
How big is Sunset Overdrive and does it need an SSD?
Sunset Overdrive needs 30 GB of free disk space according to its official requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Nov 7, 2026). The requirements of Sunset Overdrive do not state a drive type — an SSD is not officially required; it only speeds up loading.
What is the genre of Sunset Overdrive?
Genre: Action Adventure. Single-player only.
Who are the developer and publisher?
Developer: Insomniac Games, Blind Squirrel Games. Publisher: Xbox Game Studios.
Is Sunset Overdrive worth buying?
Metacritic score: 83/100. Steam user score: ?%. FPSHQ rating: —/5. Decide based on this data and our review above.
When was or will the game be released?
Released: 2018-11-16.
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: Geforce 750 Ti || AMD Radeon R7 260X. 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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