Swarm

Swarm

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Release date 2023-05-09
Genre Action
What hardware does Swarm need?

Swarm has an FPSHQ demand score of 55/100: moderate requirements — runs on mid-range cards like the RTX 3060 / RX 6600. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam.

requirements · data updated · methodology

Swarm is a game by Greensky Games. Steam release date: May 9, 2023. Minimum graphics card per Steam: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970, AMD Radeon R9 290 equivalent or better. It needs at least 8 GB of RAM.

Description

"SPIDER-MAN WITH GUNS — this is what VR was made for!" SWARM is a fast-paced, arcade-style grapple shooter, with quick sessions, bright colorful worlds and globally competitive leaderboards that will take you back to the glory days of Arcade Games.

Data: the game’s Steam store page

About the game

Developer
Greensky Games
Publisher
Greensky Games
Release date
May 9, 2023
PC platforms
Windows

Swarm system requirements

Component Minimum Recommended
OS Windows 10 Windows 10
Processor Intel Core i5-4590/AMD FX 8350 equivalent or better Intel Core i5-4590/AMD FX 8350 equivalent or better
Memory 8 GB ОЗУ 8 GB ОЗУ
Graphics NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970, AMD Radeon R9 290 equivalent or better NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970, AMD Radeon R9 290 equivalent or better
Storage 5 GB 5 GB
Network Широкополосное подключение к интернету Широкополосное подключение к интернету
Notes Steam VR / Quest / Quest 2 / Meta Quest Pro / Rift / Rift S / Vive / Index (Windows MR headsets ARE NOT supported - we're working on it) —
Поддержка VR SteamVR (Windows MR headsets ARE NOT supported - we're working on it) —

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

How big is Swarm and does it need an SSD

Swarm needs 5 GB of disk space, according to its official system requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Oct 15, 2026). requirements

5 GBdisk space
not statedSSD
82 %of 122441 games with an official size are smaller

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

SwarmSwarm5 GBMedian of 2023 games (n = 11830)Median of 2023 games (n = 11830)1 GBMedian of 122441 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 122441 FPSHQ games1 GBLargest: AlbatrossLargest: Albatross2000 GBSwarmSwarm5 GBMedian of 2023 games (n = 11830)Median of 2023 games (n = 11830)1 GBMedian of 122441 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 122441 FPSHQ games1 GBLargest: AlbatrossLargest: Albatross2000 GB

Source: official system requirements (the game’s Steam page), captured Oct 15, 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 Swarm 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 205–350 170–280 100–170
GeForce RTX 4090 S 190–325 145–245 82–140
GeForce RTX 5080 S 180–305 130–220 72–120
GeForce RTX 4080 Super A 165–280 115–200 64–110
GeForce RTX 4080 A 160–270 110–190 60–105
Radeon RX 7900 XTX A 160–270 110–190 60–105
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti A 150–260 105–180 57–97
Radeon RX 9070 XT A 150–255 100–175 55–93
Radeon RX 7900 XT A 135–230 94–155 49–83
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super A 145–245 100–170 53–89
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti B 130–225 90–150 47–81
Radeon RX 9070 A 125–220 88–150 46–78

* 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 Swarm

Cards at least as fast as the Steam minimum (NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970, AMD Radeon R9 290 equivalent or better). FPS is an FPSHQ model forecast for 1080p High, not a measurement.

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55
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

55/100
FPSHQ load index
77–125FPS
FPS on RTX 3060, 1080p High model estimate
72–120FPS
FPS on RTX 4070, 1440p Ultra model estimate
5
of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS (1440p Ultra)
8GB
minimum RAM
2023
release year
In short

Can my PC run Swarm?

Swarm (2023): FPSHQ load index 55 out of 100. Per the FPSHQ model, GeForce RTX 3060 delivers 77–125 FPS at 1080p High and GeForce RTX 4070 72–120 FPS at 1440p Ultra; 5 of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS at 1440p Ultra. Developer's minimum GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970, AMD Radeon R9 290 equivalent or better; minimum RAM: 8 GB. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam (checked Oct 15, 2026); FPSHQ model estimate (not a measurement). (model accuracy)

FPSHQ load index
55 FPSHQ index
RTX 3060 · 1080p High
90 FPS model estimate
RTX 4070 · 1440p Ultra
99 FPS model estimate
updated · source: FPS Swarm, FPSHQ model estimate

Frequently asked questions about the game

What are the minimum system requirements for Swarm?
Minimum configuration: Intel Core i5-4590/AMD FX 8350 equivalent or better, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970, AMD Radeon R9 290 equivalent or better, 8 GB RAM, 5 GB of disk space.
On which platforms is the game available?
The game is available on: Windows.
How big is Swarm and does it need an SSD?
Swarm needs 5 GB of free disk space according to its official requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Oct 15, 2026). The requirements of Swarm do not state a drive type — an SSD is not officially required; it only speeds up loading.
What is the genre of Swarm?
Genre: Action. Single-player only.
Who are the developer and publisher?
Developer: Greensky Games. Publisher: Greensky Games.
When was or will the game be released?
Released: 2023-05-09.
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 GTX 970, AMD Radeon R9 290 equivalent 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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