The Dwarf Run

The Dwarf Run

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Release date 2015-10-21
Genre RPG
What hardware does The Dwarf Run need?

The Dwarf Run has an FPSHQ demand score of 34/100: 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 Dwarf Run is a game by Alexander Mirdzveli. Steam release date: October 21, 2015. Steam reviews: 106. Minimum graphics card per Steam: Intel HD Graphics 4600. It needs at least 1 GB of RAM.

Description

The Dwarf Run is an old-fashioned RPG featuring turn-based combat, elements of point-n-click adventure and intriguing story line.

Data: the game’s Steam store page

About the game

Developer
Alexander Mirdzveli
Publisher
Alexander Mirdzveli
Release date
October 21, 2015
PC platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Steam reviews
106

The Dwarf Run system requirements

Component Minimum Recommended
OS Windows XP Windows 7
Processor 2Ghz dual-core 2Ghz dual-core
Memory 1 GB ОЗУ 2 GB ОЗУ
Graphics Intel HD Graphics 4600 Geforce GTX460 or better
DirectX версии 9.0a версии 10
Storage 3 GB 3 GB

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

How big is The Dwarf Run and does it need an SSD

The Dwarf Run needs 3 GB of disk space, according to its official system requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Nov 11, 2026). requirements

3 GBdisk space
not statedSSD
72 %of 122426 games with an official size are smaller

The requirements of The Dwarf Run 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 11, 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 Dwarf Run 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 280–470 255–420 175–300
GeForce RTX 4090 S 275–460 235–390 145–250
GeForce RTX 5080 S 265–445 220–360 130–220
GeForce RTX 4080 Super A 255–435 200–340 115–195
GeForce RTX 4080 A 250–425 195–325 110–185
Radeon RX 7900 XTX A 250–425 195–325 110–185
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti A 245–415 185–310 100–175
Radeon RX 9070 XT A 240–410 180–305 100–170
Radeon RX 7900 XT A 225–385 165–280 90–155
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super A 235–400 175–295 97–165
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti B 220–375 160–270 87–150
Radeon RX 9070 A 215–370 155–265 85–145

* 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 Dwarf Run

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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34
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

34/100
FPSHQ load index
140–230FPS
FPS on RTX 3060, 1080p High model estimate
130–220FPS
FPS on RTX 4070, 1440p Ultra model estimate
8
of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS (1440p Ultra)
1GB
minimum RAM
2015
release year
In short

Can my PC run The Dwarf Run?

The Dwarf Run (2015): FPSHQ load index 34 out of 100. Per the FPSHQ model, GeForce RTX 3060 delivers 140–230 FPS at 1080p High and GeForce RTX 4070 130–220 FPS at 1440p Ultra; 8 of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS at 1440p Ultra. Developer's minimum GPU: Intel HD Graphics 4600; minimum RAM: 1 GB. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam (checked Nov 11, 2026); FPSHQ model estimate (not a measurement). (model accuracy)

FPSHQ load index
34 FPSHQ index
RTX 3060 · 1080p High
165 FPS model estimate
RTX 4070 · 1440p Ultra
179 FPS model estimate
updated · source: FPS The Dwarf Run, FPSHQ model estimate

Frequently asked questions about the game

What are the minimum system requirements for The Dwarf Run?
Minimum configuration: 2Ghz dual-core, Intel HD Graphics 4600, 1 GB RAM, 3 GB of disk space.
On which platforms is the game available?
The game is available on: Windows, macOS, Linux.
How big is The Dwarf Run and does it need an SSD?
The Dwarf Run needs 3 GB of free disk space according to its official requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Nov 11, 2026). The requirements of The Dwarf Run do not state a drive type — an SSD is not officially required; it only speeds up loading.
What is the genre of The Dwarf Run?
Genre: RPG. Single-player only.
Who are the developer and publisher?
Developer: Alexander Mirdzveli. Publisher: Alexander Mirdzveli.
When was or will the game be released?
Released: 2015-10-21.
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: Intel HD Graphics 4600. 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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