The 9th Gate

The 9th Gate

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Release date 2018-10-17
Genre Simulation
What hardware does The 9th Gate need?

The 9th Gate has an FPSHQ demand score of 52/100: 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

The 9th Gate is a game by Spacepup Entertainment. Steam release date: October 17, 2018. Minimum graphics card per Steam: NVIDIA GTX650 or Above. It needs at least 2 GB of RAM.

Description

A girl goes missing. The voices are a-calling. Can you find her before they find you?

Data: the game’s Steam store page

About the game

Developer
Spacepup Entertainment
Publisher
Spacepup Entertainment
Release date
October 17, 2018
PC platforms
Windows

The 9th Gate system requirements

Component Minimum Recommended
OS Windows 7 or above Windows 7 or above
Processor Intel Core i3 with 3.0ghz or 2 Core CPU with 3.0ghz or similar Intel Core i5 with 2.8ghz or 4 Core CPU with 2.8ghz or similar
Memory 2 GB ОЗУ 4 GB ОЗУ
Graphics NVIDIA GTX650 or Above NVIDIA GTX1060 or Above
DirectX версии 11 версии 11
Storage 6 GB 6 GB

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

How big is The 9th Gate and does it need an SSD

The 9th Gate needs 6 GB of disk space, according to its official system requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Nov 8, 2026). requirements

6 GBdisk space
not statedSSD
86 %of 122404 games with an official size are smaller

The requirements of The 9th Gate do not state a drive type — an SSD is not officially required; it only speeds up loading.

The 9th GateThe 9th Gate6 GBMedian of 2018 games (n = 6685)Median of 2018 games (n = 6685)600 MBMedian of 122404 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 122404 FPSHQ games1 GBLargest: AlbatrossLargest: Albatross2000 GBThe 9th GateThe 9th Gate6 GBMedian of 2018 games (n = 6685)Median of 2018 games (n = 6685)600 MBMedian of 122404 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 122404 FPSHQ games1 GBLargest: AlbatrossLargest: Albatross2000 GB

Source: official system requirements (the game’s Steam page), captured Nov 8, 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 The 9th Gate 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 215–365 180–300 105–180
GeForce RTX 4090 S 200–340 155–260 88–150
GeForce RTX 5080 S 190–320 140–235 77–130
GeForce RTX 4080 Super A 175–300 125–210 69–115
GeForce RTX 4080 A 170–285 120–200 65–110
Radeon RX 7900 XTX A 170–290 120–205 65–110
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti A 160–275 115–190 61–105
Radeon RX 9070 XT A 160–270 110–185 59–100
Radeon RX 7900 XT A 145–245 100–170 53–89
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super A 150–260 105–180 56–95
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti B 140–240 96–165 51–87
Radeon RX 9070 A 135–235 94–160 50–84

* 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 The 9th Gate

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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52
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

52/100
FPSHQ load index
83–135FPS
FPS on RTX 3060, 1080p High model estimate
77–130FPS
FPS on RTX 4070, 1440p Ultra model estimate
5
of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS (1440p Ultra)
2GB
minimum RAM
2018
release year
In short

Can my PC run The 9th Gate?

The 9th Gate (2018): FPSHQ load index 52 out of 100. Per the FPSHQ model, GeForce RTX 3060 delivers 83–135 FPS at 1080p High and GeForce RTX 4070 77–130 FPS at 1440p Ultra; 5 of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS at 1440p Ultra. Developer's minimum GPU: NVIDIA GTX650 or Above; minimum RAM: 2 GB. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam (checked Nov 8, 2026); FPSHQ model estimate (not a measurement). (model accuracy)

FPSHQ load index
52 FPSHQ index
RTX 3060 · 1080p High
97 FPS model estimate
RTX 4070 · 1440p Ultra
106 FPS model estimate
updated · source: FPS The 9th Gate, FPSHQ model estimate

Frequently asked questions about the game

What are the minimum system requirements for The 9th Gate?
Minimum configuration: Intel Core i3 with 3.0ghz or 2 Core CPU with 3.0ghz or similar, NVIDIA GTX650 or Above, 2 GB RAM, 6 GB of disk space.
On which platforms is the game available?
The game is available on: Windows.
How big is The 9th Gate and does it need an SSD?
The 9th Gate needs 6 GB of free disk space according to its official requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Nov 8, 2026). The requirements of The 9th Gate do not state a drive type — an SSD is not officially required; it only speeds up loading.
What is the genre of The 9th Gate?
Genre: Simulation. Single-player only.
Who are the developer and publisher?
Developer: Spacepup Entertainment. Publisher: Spacepup Entertainment.
When was or will the game be released?
Released: 2018-10-17.
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 GTX650 or Above. 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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