The Pilgrimage

The Pilgrimage

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Release date 2023-11-10
Genre Adventure
What hardware does The Pilgrimage need?

The Pilgrimage has an FPSHQ demand score of 33/100: 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 Pilgrimage is a game by Nicholas Brakespear. Steam release date: November 10, 2023. Minimum graphics card per Steam: Intel HD Graphics 620. It needs at least 4 GB of RAM.

Description

One thousand years beyond the fall of Earth, one last drink may yet be your epitaph, in this post-post-apocalyptic hangover odyssey by a novelist you've never heard of! A parser-driven text adventure for the ages! Or at least a weekend! Fun for all the family (except the kids)!

Data: the game’s Steam store page

About the game

Developer
Nicholas Brakespear
Publisher
Nicholas Brakespear
Release date
November 10, 2023
PC platforms
Windows

The Pilgrimage system requirements

Component Minimum Recommended
OS Windows 10 —
Processor Intel Core i3-7100U 2.4GHz —
Memory 4 GB ОЗУ —
Graphics Intel HD Graphics 620 —
Storage 100 MB —
Sound card n/a —

64-разрядные процессор и операционная система

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

How big is The Pilgrimage and does it need an SSD

The Pilgrimage needs 100 MB of disk space, according to its official system requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Nov 8, 2026). requirements

100 MBdisk space
not statedSSD
5 %of 122434 games with an official size are smaller

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

The PilgrimageThe Pilgrimage100 MBMedian of 2023 games (n = 11830)Median of 2023 games (n = 11830)1 GBMedian of 122434 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 122434 FPSHQ games1 GBLargest: AlbatrossLargest: Albatross2000 GBThe PilgrimageThe Pilgrimage100 MBMedian of 2023 games (n = 11830)Median of 2023 games (n = 11830)1 GBMedian of 122434 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 122434 FPSHQ games1 GBLargest: AlbatrossLargest: Albatross2000 GB

Source: official system requirements (the game’s Steam page), captured Nov 8, 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 Pilgrimage 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 285–480 260–425 185–310
GeForce RTX 4090 S 280–470 240–400 150–260
GeForce RTX 5080 S 270–455 225–370 135–225
GeForce RTX 4080 Super A 260–440 210–350 120–205
GeForce RTX 4080 A 255–435 200–335 110–195
Radeon RX 7900 XTX A 255–435 200–335 115–195
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti A 250–425 190–325 105–185
Radeon RX 9070 XT A 245–420 185–315 105–180
Radeon RX 7900 XT A 230–395 170–290 94–160
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super A 240–410 180–305 100–170
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti B 225–385 165–280 90–155
Radeon RX 9070 A 225–380 160–275 88–150

* 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 Pilgrimage

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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33
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

33/100
FPSHQ load index
145–240FPS
FPS on RTX 3060, 1080p High model estimate
135–230FPS
FPS on RTX 4070, 1440p Ultra model estimate
8
of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS (1440p Ultra)
4GB
minimum RAM
2023
release year
In short

Can my PC run The Pilgrimage?

The Pilgrimage (2023): FPSHQ load index 33 out of 100. Per the FPSHQ model, GeForce RTX 3060 delivers 145–240 FPS at 1080p High and GeForce RTX 4070 135–230 FPS at 1440p Ultra; 8 of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS at 1440p Ultra. Developer's minimum GPU: Intel HD Graphics 620; minimum RAM: 4 GB. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam (checked Nov 8, 2026); FPSHQ model estimate (not a measurement). (model accuracy)

FPSHQ load index
33 FPSHQ index
RTX 3060 · 1080p High
171 FPS model estimate
RTX 4070 · 1440p Ultra
186 FPS model estimate
updated · source: FPS The Pilgrimage, FPSHQ model estimate

Frequently asked questions about the game

On which platforms is the game available?
The game is available on: Windows.
What is the genre of The Pilgrimage?
Genre: Adventure. Single-player only.
How big is The Pilgrimage and does it need an SSD?
The Pilgrimage needs 100 MB of free disk space according to its official requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Nov 8, 2026). The requirements of The Pilgrimage do not state a drive type — an SSD is not officially required; it only speeds up loading.
Who are the developer and publisher?
Developer: Nicholas Brakespear. Publisher: Nicholas Brakespear.
When was or will the game be released?
Released: 2023-11-10.
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 620. 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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