The Caretaker

The Caretaker

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Release date 2021-04-30
Genre Action Adventure
What hardware does The Caretaker need?

The Caretaker has an FPSHQ demand score of 43/100: 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 Caretaker is a game by Squid Monkey Studios. Steam release date: April 30, 2021. Minimum graphics card per Steam: GeForce 650Ti. It needs at least 2 GB of RAM.

Description

The Caretaker is a Top Down, Dungeon-Crawler style survival game. Search your way through streets, buildings and sewers for anything you can use to keep you moving and keep you alive!

Data: the game’s Steam store page

About the game

Developer
Squid Monkey Studios
Publisher
Squid Monkey Studios
Release date
April 30, 2021
PC platforms
Windows

The Caretaker system requirements

Component Minimum Recommended
OS Windows 10 Windows 10
Processor i3-3220 i5-4670
Memory 2 GB ОЗУ 2 GB ОЗУ
Graphics GeForce 650Ti GeForce 1050
DirectX версии 11 версии 11
Storage 1 GB 1 GB
Network Широкополосное подключение к интернету Широкополосное подключение к интернету

64-разрядные процессор и операционная система

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

How big is The Caretaker and does it need an SSD

The Caretaker needs 1 GB of disk space, according to its official system requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Oct 14, 2026). requirements

1 GBdisk space
not statedSSD
44 %of 122435 games with an official size are smaller

The requirements of The Caretaker 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 Oct 14, 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 Caretaker 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 245–410 210–350 135–230
GeForce RTX 4090 S 235–395 190–315 110–190
GeForce RTX 5080 S 220–375 170–285 97–165
GeForce RTX 4080 Super A 210–355 155–265 87–145
GeForce RTX 4080 A 205–345 150–250 82–140
Radeon RX 7900 XTX A 205–345 150–250 83–140
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti A 195–335 140–240 77–130
Radeon RX 9070 XT A 190–330 140–235 75–130
Radeon RX 7900 XT A 175–305 125–210 67–115
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super A 185–320 135–225 72–125
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti B 170–295 120–205 65–110
Radeon RX 9070 A 170–290 115–200 63–110

* 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 Caretaker

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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43
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

43/100
FPSHQ load index
105–170FPS
FPS on RTX 3060, 1080p High model estimate
98–165FPS
FPS on RTX 4070, 1440p Ultra model estimate
6
of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS (1440p Ultra)
2GB
minimum RAM
2021
release year
In short

Can my PC run The Caretaker?

The Caretaker (2021): FPSHQ load index 43 out of 100. Per the FPSHQ model, GeForce RTX 3060 delivers 105–170 FPS at 1080p High and GeForce RTX 4070 98–165 FPS at 1440p Ultra; 6 of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS at 1440p Ultra. Developer's minimum GPU: GeForce 650Ti; minimum RAM: 2 GB. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam (checked Oct 14, 2026); FPSHQ model estimate (not a measurement). (model accuracy)

FPSHQ load index
43 FPSHQ index
RTX 3060 · 1080p High
123 FPS model estimate
RTX 4070 · 1440p Ultra
134 FPS model estimate
updated · source: FPS The Caretaker, FPSHQ model estimate

Frequently asked questions about the game

What are the minimum system requirements for The Caretaker?
Minimum configuration: i3-3220, GeForce 650Ti, 2 GB RAM, 1 GB of disk space.
On which platforms is the game available?
The game is available on: Windows.
How big is The Caretaker and does it need an SSD?
The Caretaker needs 1 GB of free disk space according to its official requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Oct 14, 2026). The requirements of The Caretaker do not state a drive type — an SSD is not officially required; it only speeds up loading.
What is the genre of The Caretaker?
Genre: Action Adventure. Single-player only.
Who are the developer and publisher?
Developer: Squid Monkey Studios. Publisher: Squid Monkey Studios.
When was or will the game be released?
Released: 2021-04-30.
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 650Ti. 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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