The Occluder

The Occluder

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Release date 2018-11-16
Genre Indie
What hardware does The Occluder need?

The Occluder 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 Occluder is a game by Softwaves. Steam release date: November 16, 2018. Minimum graphics card per Steam: Graphics card that supports DirectX11 and with at least 1 GB of VRam;. It needs at least 2 GB of RAM.

Description

Investigate and film a sinister area in The Occluder! Uncover the truth behind the mysterious disappearances while navigating a dangerous zone altered by a nuclear disaster. Use your camera and flashlight to document the chilling surroundings and escape the horrors that lurk within.

Data: the game’s Steam store page

About the game

Developer
Softwaves
Publisher
SA Industry
Release date
November 16, 2018
PC platforms
Windows

The Occluder system requirements

Component Minimum Recommended
OS Windows 7 or higher Windows 7 or higher
Processor Processor: CPU with 2 cores of 2,4 Ghz; CPU with 4 cores of 2,4 Ghz;
Memory 2 GB ОЗУ 4 GB ОЗУ
Graphics Graphics card that supports DirectX11 and with at least 1 GB of VRam; Graphics card with DirectX11 support and with at least 1 GB of RAM (nVidia GTX560 or higher, or AMD HD5870 or higher);
DirectX версии 11 версии 11
Storage 8 GB 8 GB
Sound card - -
Notes - -

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

How big is The Occluder and does it need an SSD

The Occluder needs 8 GB of disk space, according to its official system requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Nov 7, 2026). requirements

8 GBdisk space
not statedSSD
89 %of 122435 games with an official size are smaller

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

The OccluderThe Occluder8 GBMedian of 2018 games (n = 6685)Median of 2018 games (n = 6685)600 MBMedian of 122435 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 122435 FPSHQ games1 GBLargest: AlbatrossLargest: Albatross2000 GBThe OccluderThe Occluder8 GBMedian of 2018 games (n = 6685)Median of 2018 games (n = 6685)600 MBMedian of 122435 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 122435 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 Occluder 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 Occluder

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
2018
release year
In short

Can my PC run The Occluder?

The Occluder (2018): 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: Graphics card that supports DirectX11 and with at least 1 GB of VRam;; 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
39 FPSHQ index
RTX 3060 · 1080p High
139 FPS model estimate
RTX 4070 · 1440p Ultra
151 FPS model estimate
updated · source: FPS The Occluder, FPSHQ model estimate

Frequently asked questions about the game

What are the minimum system requirements for The Occluder?
Minimum configuration: Processor: CPU with 2 cores of 2,4 Ghz;, Graphics card that supports DirectX11 and with at least 1 GB of VRam;, 2 GB RAM, 8 GB of disk space.
On which platforms is the game available?
The game is available on: Windows.
How big is The Occluder and does it need an SSD?
The Occluder needs 8 GB of free disk space according to its official requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Nov 7, 2026). The requirements of The Occluder do not state a drive type — an SSD is not officially required; it only speeds up loading.
What is the genre of The Occluder?
Genre: Indie. Single-player only.
Who are the developer and publisher?
Developer: Softwaves. Publisher: SA Industry.
When was or will the game be released?
Released: 2018-11-16.
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: Graphics card that supports DirectX11 and with at least 1 GB of VRam;. 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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