The Kite

The Kite

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Release date 2018-11-19
Genre Adventure
What hardware does The Kite need?

The Kite has an FPSHQ demand score of 46/100: 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 Kite is a game by Anate Studio. Steam release date: November 19, 2018. Minimum graphics card per Steam: GeForce 9500 GT (512 MB) or Radeon HD 6450 (512 MB). It needs at least 2 GB of RAM.

Description

The Kite is a small dramatic point-and-click adventure. The game highlights the problems of a struggling family.

Data: the game’s Steam store page

About the game

Developer
Anate Studio
Publisher
Anate Studio
Release date
November 19, 2018
PC platforms
Windows, macOS

The Kite system requirements

Component Minimum
OS Windows XP and up
Processor 1 Ghz and up
Memory 2 GB ОЗУ
Graphics GeForce 9500 GT (512 MB) or Radeon HD 6450 (512 MB)
DirectX версии 9.0
Storage 560 MB

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

How big is The Kite and does it need an SSD

The Kite needs 560 MB of disk space, according to its official system requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Nov 7, 2026). requirements

560 MBdisk space
not statedSSD
38 %of 122298 games with an official size are smaller

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

The KiteThe Kite560 MBMedian of 2018 games (n = 6685)Median of 2018 games (n = 6685)600 MBMedian of 122298 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 122298 FPSHQ games1 GBLargest: AlbatrossLargest: Albatross2000 GBThe KiteThe Kite560 MBMedian of 2018 games (n = 6685)Median of 2018 games (n = 6685)600 MBMedian of 122298 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 122298 FPSHQ games1 GBLargest: AlbatrossLargest: Albatross2000 GB

Source: official system requirements (the game’s Steam page), captured Nov 7, 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 Kite 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 235–395 200–335 125–210
GeForce RTX 4090 S 220–375 175–295 100–175
GeForce RTX 5080 S 210–355 160–270 89–150
GeForce RTX 4080 Super A 200–335 145–245 80–135
GeForce RTX 4080 A 190–325 140–235 75–130
Radeon RX 7900 XTX A 190–325 140–235 76–130
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti A 185–315 135–225 71–125
Radeon RX 9070 XT A 180–305 130–220 69–120
Radeon RX 7900 XT A 165–280 115–195 62–105
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super A 175–295 125–210 66–115
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti B 160–275 110–190 59–105
Radeon RX 9070 A 155–265 110–185 58–98

* 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 Kite

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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46
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

46/100
FPSHQ load index
96–160FPS
FPS on RTX 3060, 1080p High model estimate
92–155FPS
FPS on RTX 4070, 1440p Ultra model estimate
6
of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS (1440p Ultra)
2GB
minimum RAM
2018
release year
In short

Can my PC run The Kite?

The Kite (2018): FPSHQ load index 46 out of 100. Per the FPSHQ model, GeForce RTX 3060 delivers 96–160 FPS at 1080p High and GeForce RTX 4070 92–155 FPS at 1440p Ultra; 6 of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS at 1440p Ultra. Developer's minimum GPU: GeForce 9500 GT (512 MB) or Radeon HD 6450 (512 MB); minimum RAM: 2 GB. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam (checked Nov 7, 2026); FPSHQ model estimate (not a measurement). (model accuracy)

FPSHQ load index
46 FPSHQ index
RTX 3060 · 1080p High
113 FPS model estimate
RTX 4070 · 1440p Ultra
123 FPS model estimate
updated · source: FPS The Kite, 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 The Kite?
Genre: Adventure. Single-player only.
How big is The Kite and does it need an SSD?
The Kite needs 560 MB of free disk space according to its official requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Nov 7, 2026). The requirements of The Kite do not state a drive type — an SSD is not officially required; it only speeds up loading.
Who are the developer and publisher?
Developer: Anate Studio. Publisher: Anate Studio.
When was or will the game be released?
Released: 2018-11-19.
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 9500 GT (512 MB) or Radeon HD 6450 (512 MB). 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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