Total Annihilation

Total Annihilation

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Release date 2015-12-18
Genre Strategy
Metacritic 86/100
What hardware does Total Annihilation need?

Total Annihilation: FPSHQ load index — no data: the game’s requirements are outside the range where the model is checked against measurements, so FPS on this page is a low-confidence extrapolation. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam.

requirements · data updated · methodology

Total Annihilation is a game by Cavedog Entertainment. Steam release date: December 18, 2015. Steam reviews: 3 628. Minimum graphics card per Steam: SVGA.

Description

What began as a conflict over the transfer of consciousness from flesh to machines escalated into a war which has decimated a million worlds. The Core and the Arm have all but exhausted the resources of a galaxy in their struggle for domination.

Data: the game’s Steam store page

About the game

Developer
Cavedog Entertainment
Publisher
Wargaming.net
Release date
December 18, 2015
PC platforms
Windows
Mode
multiplayer / co-op
Steam reviews
3 628
Metacritic
86/100

Total Annihilation system requirements

Component Minimum Recommended
OS Windows (XP, Vista, 7, 8) —
Processor 100 MHz 1 GHz
Memory 16 MB ОЗУ 512 MB ОЗУ
Graphics SVGA —
Storage 400 MB —

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

How big is Total Annihilation and does it need an SSD

Total Annihilation needs 400 MB of disk space, according to its official system requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Nov 12, 2026). requirements

400 MBdisk space
not statedSSD
26 %of 122324 games with an official size are smaller

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

Total AnnihilationTotal Annihilation400 MBMedian of 2015 games (n = 2222)Median of 2015 games (n = 2222)500 MBMedian of 122324 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 122324 FPSHQ games1 GBLargest: AlbatrossLargest: Albatross2000 GBTotal AnnihilationTotal Annihilation400 MBMedian of 2015 games (n = 2222)Median of 2015 games (n = 2222)500 MBMedian of 122324 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 122324 FPSHQ games1 GBLargest: AlbatrossLargest: Albatross2000 GB

Source: official system requirements (the game’s Steam page), captured Nov 12, 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 Total Annihilation 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 340–565 315–520 255–435
GeForce RTX 4090 S 335–560 305–505 220–375
GeForce RTX 5080 S 330–555 295–485 195–330
GeForce RTX 4080 Super A 325–545 280–470 175–300
GeForce RTX 4080 A 320–540 275–455 165–285
Radeon RX 7900 XTX A 325–540 275–460 170–285
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti A 320–535 270–445 160–270
Radeon RX 9070 XT A 315–530 265–440 155–265
Radeon RX 7900 XT A 305–515 245–410 140–235
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super A 315–525 255–430 145–255
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti B 300–510 240–400 130–230
Radeon RX 9070 A 300–500 235–390 130–225

* 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 Total Annihilation

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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More details
Laptops only: the mode (TGP) from the vendor utility or an overlay. A measurement with power helps show laptop FPS more precisely.
More precise: “60-second test” in the app

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Only aggregates are published: a median over 2+ devices or after review. No name or IP is stored — only a hash to stop abuse. Methodology

Demand index: no data

No official requirements within the calibration range and no FPS measurements, so the index is not shown. FPS on this page is a low-confidence model estimate.

86
Metacritic
press score

Average review score.

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Key figures

Unique FPSHQ metrics from this page's data

215–350FPS
FPS on RTX 3060, 1080p High model estimate
200–335FPS
FPS on RTX 4070, 1440p Ultra model estimate
10
of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS (1440p Ultra)
2015
release year
In short

Can my PC run Total Annihilation?

Total Annihilation (2015): FPSHQ load index — no data (requirements outside the checked range). Per the FPSHQ model, GeForce RTX 3060 delivers 215–350 FPS at 1080p High and GeForce RTX 4070 200–335 FPS at 1440p Ultra; 10 of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS at 1440p Ultra. Developer's minimum GPU: SVGA; minimum RAM: — GB. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam (checked Nov 12, 2026); FPSHQ model estimate (not a measurement). (model accuracy)

FPSHQ load index
no data
RTX 3060 · 1080p High
251 FPS model estimate
RTX 4070 · 1440p Ultra
271 FPS model estimate
updated · source: FPS Total Annihilation, 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 Total Annihilation?
Genre: Strategy. Has multiplayer.
How big is Total Annihilation and does it need an SSD?
Total Annihilation needs 400 MB of free disk space according to its official requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Nov 12, 2026). The requirements of Total Annihilation do not state a drive type — an SSD is not officially required; it only speeds up loading.
Who are the developer and publisher?
Developer: Cavedog Entertainment. Publisher: Wargaming.net.
Is Total Annihilation worth buying?
Metacritic score: 86/100. Steam user score: ?%. FPSHQ rating: —/5. Decide based on this data and our review above.
When was or will the game be released?
Released: 2015-12-18.
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: SVGA. 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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