SYREN

SYREN

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Release date 2017-02-16
Genre Action
What hardware does SYREN need?

SYREN has an FPSHQ demand score of 62/100: a demanding game — RTX 4060 / RX 7600 or better for high settings at 1080p–1440p. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam.

requirements · data updated · methodology

SYREN is a game by Hammerhead VR. Steam release date: February 16, 2017. Minimum graphics card per Steam: GeForce GTX 980 or better. It needs at least 8 GB of RAM.

Description

SYREN is an intense survival horror game in which you must use your wits to navigate through a labyrinthine underwater base. In episode 1, you must use stealth, and solve puzzles to survive, while in episode 2, you must blast your way through the deadly swarm of syrens stalking you.

Data: the game’s Steam store page

About the game

Developer
Hammerhead VR
Publisher
Hammerhead VR
Release date
February 16, 2017
PC platforms
Windows

SYREN system requirements

Component Minimum
OS Windows 7 SP1 64-bit or newer
Processor Intel Core i5 4590 or greater
Memory 8 GB ОЗУ
Graphics GeForce GTX 980 or better
DirectX версии 11
Storage 6 GB
Поддержка VR SteamVR or Oculus PC. Standing or Room Scale

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

How big is SYREN and does it need an SSD

SYREN needs 6 GB of disk space, according to its official system requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Nov 10, 2026). requirements

6 GBdisk space
not statedSSD
86 %of 122265 games with an official size are smaller

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

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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 SYREN 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 190–320 150–250 87–145
GeForce RTX 4090 S 175–295 130–215 71–120
GeForce RTX 5080 S 160–270 115–190 61–105
GeForce RTX 4080 Super A 145–250 100–175 55–93
GeForce RTX 4080 A 140–235 98–165 51–87
Radeon RX 7900 XTX A 140–240 99–165 52–88
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti A 135–225 94–155 49–83
Radeon RX 9070 XT A 130–220 91–150 47–81
Radeon RX 7900 XT A 115–200 81–135 42–72
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super A 125–215 87–145 45–77
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti B 115–195 79–130 41–69
Radeon RX 9070 A 110–190 76–130 39–67

* 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 SYREN

Cards at least as fast as the Steam minimum (GeForce GTX 980 or better). FPS is an FPSHQ model forecast for 1080p High, not a measurement.

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62
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

62/100
FPSHQ load index
66–110FPS
FPS on RTX 3060, 1080p High model estimate
63–105FPS
FPS on RTX 4070, 1440p Ultra model estimate
3
of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS (1440p Ultra)
8GB
minimum RAM
2017
release year
In short

Can my PC run SYREN?

SYREN (2017): FPSHQ load index 62 out of 100. Per the FPSHQ model, GeForce RTX 3060 delivers 66–110 FPS at 1080p High and GeForce RTX 4070 63–105 FPS at 1440p Ultra; 3 of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS at 1440p Ultra. Developer's minimum GPU: GeForce GTX 980 or better; minimum RAM: 8 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
62 FPSHQ index
RTX 3060 · 1080p High
78 FPS model estimate
RTX 4070 · 1440p Ultra
85 FPS model estimate
updated · source: FPS SYREN, FPSHQ model estimate

Frequently asked questions about the game

What are the minimum system requirements for SYREN?
Minimum configuration: Intel Core i5 4590 or greater, GeForce GTX 980 or better, 8 GB RAM, 6 GB of disk space.
On which platforms is the game available?
The game is available on: Windows.
How big is SYREN and does it need an SSD?
SYREN needs 6 GB of free disk space according to its official requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Nov 10, 2026). The requirements of SYREN do not state a drive type — an SSD is not officially required; it only speeds up loading.
What is the genre of SYREN?
Genre: Action. Single-player only.
Who are the developer and publisher?
Developer: Hammerhead VR. Publisher: Hammerhead VR.
When was or will the game be released?
Released: 2017-02-16.
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 GTX 980 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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