Waking

Waking

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Release date 2020-06-18
Genre Action
Metacritic 44/100
What hardware does Waking need?

Waking has an FPSHQ demand score of 51/100: 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

Waking is a game by Jason Oda. Steam release date: June 18, 2020. Minimum graphics card per Steam: Dedicated video card is required. It needs at least 4 GB of RAM.

Description

Combining third-person action and guided meditation, Waking is an emotional adventure through your dying mind. Battle the forces of oblivion, conjure the memories of loved ones, and join them in the fight for your life.

Data: the game’s Steam store page

About the game

Developer
Jason Oda
Publisher
tinyBuild
Release date
June 18, 2020
PC platforms
Windows
Metacritic
44/100

Waking system requirements

Component Minimum Recommended
OS Windows 8 and up Windows 10
Processor i5 and up i7 ~3 Ghz / Ryzen 7
Memory 4 GB ОЗУ 8 GB ОЗУ
Graphics Dedicated video card is required NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970
DirectX версии 11 версии 11
Storage 5 GB 5 GB
Sound card Integrated Integrated

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

How big is Waking and does it need an SSD

Waking needs 5 GB of disk space, according to its official system requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Oct 21, 2026). requirements

5 GBdisk space
not statedSSD
82 %of 122230 games with an official size are smaller

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

WakingWaking5 GBMedian of 2020 games (n = 7973)Median of 2020 games (n = 7973)900 MBMedian of 122230 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 122230 FPSHQ games1 GBLargest: AlbatrossLargest: Albatross2000 GBWakingWaking5 GBMedian of 2020 games (n = 7973)Median of 2020 games (n = 7973)900 MBMedian of 122230 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 122230 FPSHQ games1 GBLargest: AlbatrossLargest: Albatross2000 GB

Source: official system requirements (the game’s Steam page), captured Oct 21, 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 Waking 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 220–370 180–305 110–185
GeForce RTX 4090 S 205–345 160–265 90–155
GeForce RTX 5080 S 190–325 140–240 78–135
GeForce RTX 4080 Super A 180–305 130–220 70–120
GeForce RTX 4080 A 170–290 125–210 66–115
Radeon RX 7900 XTX A 175–295 125–210 66–115
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti A 165–280 115–200 62–110
Radeon RX 9070 XT A 160–275 115–190 61–105
Radeon RX 7900 XT A 145–250 100–175 54–92
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super A 155–265 110–185 58–98
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti B 145–245 100–170 52–88
Radeon RX 9070 A 140–235 98–165 50–86

* 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 Waking

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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51
Demand
out of 100

The higher it is, the more powerful a PC you need. Moderate load.

44
Metacritic
press score

Average review score.

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Key figures

Unique FPSHQ metrics from this page's data

51/100
FPSHQ load index
84–140FPS
FPS on RTX 3060, 1080p High model estimate
80–135FPS
FPS on RTX 4070, 1440p Ultra model estimate
6
of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS (1440p Ultra)
4GB
minimum RAM
2020
release year
In short

Can my PC run Waking?

Waking (2020): FPSHQ load index 51 out of 100. Per the FPSHQ model, GeForce RTX 3060 delivers 84–140 FPS at 1080p High and GeForce RTX 4070 80–135 FPS at 1440p Ultra; 6 of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS at 1440p Ultra. Developer's minimum GPU: Dedicated video card is required; minimum RAM: 4 GB. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam (checked Oct 21, 2026); FPSHQ model estimate (not a measurement). (model accuracy)

FPSHQ load index
51 FPSHQ index
RTX 3060 · 1080p High
99 FPS model estimate
RTX 4070 · 1440p Ultra
108 FPS model estimate
updated · source: FPS Waking, FPSHQ model estimate

Frequently asked questions about the game

What are the minimum system requirements for Waking?
Minimum configuration: i5 and up, Dedicated video card is required, 4 GB RAM, 5 GB of disk space.
On which platforms is the game available?
The game is available on: Windows.
How big is Waking and does it need an SSD?
Waking needs 5 GB of free disk space according to its official requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Oct 21, 2026). The requirements of Waking do not state a drive type — an SSD is not officially required; it only speeds up loading.
What is the genre of Waking?
Genre: Action. Single-player only.
Who are the developer and publisher?
Developer: Jason Oda. Publisher: tinyBuild.
Is Waking worth buying?
Metacritic score: 44/100. Steam user score: ?%. FPSHQ rating: —/5. Decide based on this data and our review above.
When was or will the game be released?
Released: 2020-06-18.
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: Dedicated video card is required. 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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