Thunderbowl
Thunderbowl 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.
Thunderbowl is a game by JHC Media. Steam release date: July 2, 2018. Minimum graphics card per Steam: Integrated or Discrete GPU with 2GB total VRAM or more. OpenGL 3.3+. It needs at least 4 GB of RAM.
Description
Thunderbowl is a 3rd-person, local multiplayer, vehicular combat game designed to be quick, deadly and easy to pick up and play. Blending elements from shooters, action and racing games, it is ideal for play with friends and family.
Data: the game’s Steam store page
About the game
- Developer
- JHC Media
- Publisher
- JHC Media
- Release date
- July 2, 2018
- PC platforms
- Windows
- Mode
- multiplayer / co-op
- Steam store page
- store.steampowered.com/app/879530
Thunderbowl system requirements
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 7 SP1+ (64-bit only) | Windows 10 (64-bit only) |
| Processor | Intel or AMD Dual Core CPU @ 2.2 GHz or better. (Must have SSE4 support or better. Anything from 2008 or later should work.) | Intel Core i7-2600K / AMD Ryzen 5 1600 or higher |
| Memory | 4 GB ОЗУ | 8 GB ОЗУ |
| Graphics | Integrated or Discrete GPU with 2GB total VRAM or more. OpenGL 3.3+ | Nvidia GTX 960 / AMD Radeon RX 480. OpenGL 4.3+ |
| Storage | 200 MB | 200 MB |
| Sound card | DirectX Compatible Sound Card | DirectX Compatible Sound Card |
| Notes | Additional gamepads are required for multiplayer. If playing on a Windows tablet, it must be running a full desktop version of Windows (such as a Microsoft Surface) and have a monitor resolution of at least 960x540. | Additional gamepads are required for multiplayer. If playing on a Windows tablet, it must be running a full desktop version of Windows (such as a Microsoft Surface) and have a monitor resolution of at least 960x540. Increased performance will be noticed on more powerful GPUs, especially at resolutions above 1080p. |
64-разрядные процессор и операционная система
Source: the game’s Steam page — requirements published by the developer.
How big is Thunderbowl and does it need an SSD
Thunderbowl needs 200 MB of disk space, according to its official system requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Nov 7, 2026). requirements
The requirements of Thunderbowl do not state a drive type — an SSD is not officially required; it only speeds up loading.
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 Thunderbowl 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 Thunderbowl
The most affordable cards the FPSHQ model expects to reach 60+ FPS at 1080p High. This is an estimate, not a measurement.
- Radeon RX Vega 64 ≈63 FPS
- GeForce GTX 1660 ≈63 FPS
- GeForce GTX 1660 Ti ≈68 FPS
- GeForce GTX 1660 Super ≈69 FPS
- GeForce GTX 1070 ≈77 FPS
- Radeon RX 5600 XT ≈81 FPS
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Can my PC run Thunderbowl?
Thunderbowl (2018): 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: Integrated or Discrete GPU with 2GB total VRAM or more. OpenGL 3.3+; minimum RAM: 4 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
- 34 FPSHQ index
- RTX 3060 · 1080p High
- 165 FPS model estimate
- RTX 4070 · 1440p Ultra
- 179 FPS model estimate
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