Surgeon Simulator

Surgeon Simulator

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Release date 2013-04-19
Genre Simulation
Metacritic 71/100
What hardware does Surgeon Simulator need?

Surgeon Simulator: FPSHQ load index — no data: the game’s requirements are outside the range where the model is checked against measurements, so FPS on this page is a low-confidence extrapolation. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam.

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Everything about Surgeon Simulator

All FPSHQ pages about this game: FPS, settings, hardware requirements, fixes and discussions.

Surgeon Simulator is a game by Bossa Studios. Steam release date: April 19, 2013. Steam reviews: 13 905. Minimum graphics card per Steam: Nvidia Geforce 7800 GT or better. It needs at least 2 GB of RAM.

About the game

Developer
Bossa Studios
Publisher
Infogrames, Atari
Release date
April 19, 2013
PC platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Steam reviews
13 905
Metacritic
71/100

Surgeon Simulator system requirements

Component Minimum Recommended
OS Windows XP Windows 7
Processor 2.0 GHz 2.0 GHz or better
Memory 2 GB RAM 2 GB RAM
Graphics Nvidia Geforce 7800 GT or better Radeon x850 or comparable
DirectX 9.0 9.0
Storage 500 MB HD space 500 MB HD space
Sound DirectX9.0 compatible sound card DirectX9.0 compatible sound card
Additional Requires keyboard. Touchpad supported, but mouse strongly recommended for best play experience. Requires keyboard. Touchpad supported, but mouse strongly recommended for best play experience.

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

How big is Surgeon Simulator and does it need an SSD

Surgeon Simulator needs 500 MB of disk space, according to its official system requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Nov 12, 2026). requirements

500 MBdisk space
not statedSSD
29 %of 122318 games with an official size are smaller

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

Surgeon SimulatorSurgeon Simulator500 MBMedian of 2013 games (n = 413)Median of 2013 games (n = 413)2 GBMedian of 122318 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 122318 FPSHQ games1 GBLargest: AlbatrossLargest: Albatross2000 GBSurgeon SimulatorSurgeon Simulator500 MBMedian of 2013 games (n = 413)Median of 2013 games (n = 413)2 GBMedian of 122318 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 122318 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 Surgeon Simulator 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 430–720 405–675 385–645
GeForce RTX 4090 S 430–715 405–665 355–595
GeForce RTX 5080 S 430–715 400–660 325–550
GeForce RTX 4080 Super A 425–710 395–655 300–510
GeForce RTX 4080 A 425–710 390–650 290–490
Radeon RX 7900 XTX A 425–710 390–650 290–490
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti A 425–710 390–645 275–470
Radeon RX 9070 XT A 425–705 385–640 270–460
Radeon RX 7900 XT A 420–700 375–620 245–415
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super A 420–705 380–635 260–440
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti B 415–695 370–610 235–400
Radeon RX 9070 A 415–695 365–605 230–390

* 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 Surgeon Simulator

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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Demand index: no data

No official requirements within the calibration range and no FPS measurements, so the index is not shown. FPS on this page is a low-confidence model estimate.

71
Metacritic
press score

Average review score.

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Key figures

Unique FPSHQ metrics from this page's data

360–585FPS
FPS on RTX 3060, 1080p High model estimate
330–550FPS
FPS on RTX 4070, 1440p Ultra model estimate
12
of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS (1440p Ultra)
2GB
minimum RAM
2013
release year
In short

Can my PC run Surgeon Simulator?

Surgeon Simulator (2013): FPSHQ load index — no data (requirements outside the checked range). Per the FPSHQ model, GeForce RTX 3060 delivers 360–585 FPS at 1080p High and GeForce RTX 4070 330–550 FPS at 1440p Ultra; 12 of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS at 1440p Ultra. Developer's minimum GPU: Nvidia Geforce 7800 GT or better; minimum RAM: 2 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
no data
RTX 3060 · 1080p High
422 FPS model estimate
RTX 4070 · 1440p Ultra
447 FPS model estimate
updated · source: FPS Surgeon Simulator, FPSHQ model estimate

Frequently asked questions about the game

On which platforms is the game available?
The game is available on: Windows, macOS, Linux.
What is the genre of Surgeon Simulator?
Genre: Simulation. Single-player only.
How big is Surgeon Simulator and does it need an SSD?
Surgeon Simulator needs 500 MB of free disk space according to its official requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Nov 12, 2026). The requirements of Surgeon Simulator do not state a drive type — an SSD is not officially required; it only speeds up loading.
Who are the developer and publisher?
Developer: Bossa Studios. Publisher: Infogrames, Atari.
Is Surgeon Simulator worth buying?
Metacritic score: 71/100. Steam user score: ?%. FPSHQ rating: —/5. Decide based on this data and our review above.
When was or will the game be released?
Released: 2013-04-19.
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 Geforce 7800 GT or better. 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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