The Dome

The Dome

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Release date 2017-03-02
What hardware does The Dome need?

The Dome has an FPSHQ demand score of 39/100: 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

The Dome is a game by Route 66 Games. Steam release date: March 2, 2017. Minimum graphics card per Steam: NVIDIA GeForce 8500 /ATI Radeon HD 2600. It needs at least 2 GB of RAM.

Description

“The Dome” is an online open world robotics game with RPG and survival elements. The game features a variety of attack skills, a very exciting multiplayer driving experience, and large-scale robot combat.

Data: the game’s Steam store page

About the game

Developer
Route 66 Games
Publisher
Route 66 Games
Release date
March 2, 2017
PC platforms
Windows
Mode
multiplayer / co-op

The Dome system requirements

Component Minimum Recommended
OS Windows XP SP3 Windows Win 7/WIN 8/WIN 10
Processor 2.4 GHz Dual Core Processor 2.3 GHz Quad Core processor
Memory 2 GB ОЗУ 4 GB ОЗУ
Graphics NVIDIA GeForce 8500 /ATI Radeon HD 2600 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 / ATI Radeon HD 5850
DirectX версии 9.0c версии 10
Storage 10 GB 20 GB
Sound card DirectX 9.0c Compatible DirectX 9.0c Compatible
Notes Initial installation requires one-time internet connection for Steam authentication; software installations required (included with the game) include Steam Client, DirectX 9, Microsoft .NET 4 Framework, Visual C++ Redistributable 2005, Visual C++ Redistributable 2008, Visual C++ Redistributable 2010, and AMD CPU Drivers (XP Only/AMD Only) Initial installation requires one-time internet connection for Steam authentication; software installations required (included with the game) include Steam Client, DirectX 9, Microsoft .NET 4 Framework, Visual C++ Redistributable 2005, Visual C++ Redistributable 2008, Visual C++ Redistributable 2010, and AMD CPU Drivers (XP Only/AMD Only)

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

How big is The Dome and does it need an SSD

The Dome needs 10 GB of free space for minimum requirements and 20 GB for recommended (the game’s Steam page, data as of Nov 10, 2026). requirements

10–20 GBdisk space
not statedSSD
96 %of 122397 games with an official size are smaller

The requirements of The Dome 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 The Dome 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 260–435 230–380 150–255
GeForce RTX 4090 S 250–420 210–345 125–210
GeForce RTX 5080 S 240–405 190–315 110–185
GeForce RTX 4080 Super A 230–390 175–295 99–165
GeForce RTX 4080 A 225–380 165–280 93–155
Radeon RX 7900 XTX A 225–380 165–280 93–160
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti A 215–370 160–270 88–150
Radeon RX 9070 XT A 210–360 155–260 85–145
Radeon RX 7900 XT A 195–335 140–235 76–130
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super A 205–350 150–250 81–140
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti B 190–325 135–230 73–125
Radeon RX 9070 A 185–320 130–225 71–125

* 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 The Dome

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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39
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

39/100
FPSHQ load index
115–195FPS
FPS on RTX 3060, 1080p High model estimate
110–185FPS
FPS on RTX 4070, 1440p Ultra model estimate
7
of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS (1440p Ultra)
2GB
minimum RAM
2017
release year
In short

Can my PC run The Dome?

The Dome (2017): FPSHQ load index 39 out of 100. Per the FPSHQ model, GeForce RTX 3060 delivers 115–195 FPS at 1080p High and GeForce RTX 4070 110–185 FPS at 1440p Ultra; 7 of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS at 1440p Ultra. Developer's minimum GPU: NVIDIA GeForce 8500 /ATI Radeon HD 2600; minimum RAM: 2 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
39 FPSHQ index
RTX 3060 · 1080p High
139 FPS model estimate
RTX 4070 · 1440p Ultra
151 FPS model estimate
updated · source: FPS The Dome, FPSHQ model estimate

Frequently asked questions about the game

What are the minimum system requirements for The Dome?
Minimum configuration: 2.4 GHz Dual Core Processor, NVIDIA GeForce 8500 /ATI Radeon HD 2600, 2 GB RAM, 10 GB of disk space.
On which platforms is the game available?
The game is available on: Windows.
How big is The Dome and does it need an SSD?
The Dome needs 10–20 GB of free disk space according to its official requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Nov 10, 2026). The requirements of The Dome do not state a drive type — an SSD is not officially required; it only speeds up loading.
What is the genre of The Dome?
Genre: —. Has multiplayer.
Who are the developer and publisher?
Developer: Route 66 Games. Publisher: Route 66 Games.
When was or will the game be released?
Released: 2017-03-02.
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 8500 /ATI Radeon HD 2600. 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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