TEND

TEND

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Release date 2022-08-31
Genre Strategy
What hardware does TEND need?

TEND has an FPSHQ demand score of 38/100: a light game — runs even on budget and older graphics cards. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam.

requirements · data updated · methodology

TEND is a game by Games. Steam release date: August 31, 2022. Minimum graphics card per Steam: nVidia GT1030.

Description

To take over the planet, protect the Nexus from the crowding monsters. Set up towers and upgrade them to eliminate the crowding monsters.

Data: the game’s Steam store page

About the game

Developer
Games
Publisher
Games
Release date
August 31, 2022
PC platforms
Windows, macOS

TEND system requirements

Component Minimum Recommended
OS windows7/8/10 windows7/8/10
Processor i3 i3
Memory 100 MB ОЗУ 100 MB ОЗУ
Graphics nVidia GT1030 nVidia GT1030
Storage 200 MB 200 MB
Sound card Realtek Realtek

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

How big is TEND and does it need an SSD

TEND needs 200 MB of disk space, according to its official system requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Oct 12, 2026). requirements

200 MBdisk space
not statedSSD
12 %of 122207 games with an official size are smaller

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

TENDTEND200 MBMedian of 2022 games (n = 10132)Median of 2022 games (n = 10132)1 GBMedian of 122207 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 122207 FPSHQ games1 GBLargest: AlbatrossLargest: Albatross2000 GBTENDTEND200 MBMedian of 2022 games (n = 10132)Median of 2022 games (n = 10132)1 GBMedian of 122207 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 122207 FPSHQ games1 GBLargest: AlbatrossLargest: Albatross2000 GB

Source: official system requirements (the game’s Steam page), captured Oct 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 TEND 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 260–440 230–385 155–265
GeForce RTX 4090 S 255–430 210–355 130–220
GeForce RTX 5080 S 245–410 195–325 110–190
GeForce RTX 4080 Super A 235–395 180–305 100–170
GeForce RTX 4080 A 230–385 170–290 95–160
Radeon RX 7900 XTX A 230–385 175–290 96–165
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti A 220–375 165–280 91–155
Radeon RX 9070 XT A 220–370 160–270 88–150
Radeon RX 7900 XT A 205–345 145–245 79–135
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super A 210–360 155–265 84–145
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti B 200–335 140–240 76–130
Radeon RX 9070 A 195–330 140–235 74–125

* 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 TEND

Cards at least as fast as the Steam minimum (nVidia GT1030). FPS is an FPSHQ model forecast for 1080p High, not a measurement.

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Laptops only: the mode (TGP) from the vendor utility or an overlay. A measurement with power helps show laptop FPS more precisely.
More precise: “60-second test” in the app

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38
Demand
out of 100

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

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Key figures

Unique FPSHQ metrics from this page's data

38/100
FPSHQ load index
120–200FPS
FPS on RTX 3060, 1080p High model estimate
115–195FPS
FPS on RTX 4070, 1440p Ultra model estimate
7
of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS (1440p Ultra)
2022
release year
In short

Can my PC run TEND?

TEND (2022): FPSHQ load index 38 out of 100. Per the FPSHQ model, GeForce RTX 3060 delivers 120–200 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: nVidia GT1030; minimum RAM: — GB. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam (checked Oct 12, 2026); FPSHQ model estimate (not a measurement). (model accuracy)

FPSHQ load index
38 FPSHQ index
RTX 3060 · 1080p High
143 FPS model estimate
RTX 4070 · 1440p Ultra
156 FPS model estimate
updated · source: FPS TEND, FPSHQ model estimate

Frequently asked questions about the game

On which platforms is the game available?
The game is available on: Windows, macOS.
What is the genre of TEND?
Genre: Strategy. Single-player only.
How big is TEND and does it need an SSD?
TEND needs 200 MB of free disk space according to its official requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Oct 12, 2026). The requirements of TEND do not state a drive type — an SSD is not officially required; it only speeds up loading.
Who are the developer and publisher?
Developer: Games. Publisher: Games.
When was or will the game be released?
Released: 2022-08-31.
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 GT1030. 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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