Whitestone

Whitestone

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Release date 2023-09-15
Genre RPG
What hardware does Whitestone need?

Whitestone has an FPSHQ demand score of 56/100: 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

Whitestone is a game by Hailstorm Games. Steam release date: September 15, 2023. Minimum graphics card per Steam: NVIDIA GeForce 1030. It needs at least 4 GB of RAM.

Description

On the 'Sunchaser' capstone voyage to the Arctic, it's smooth sailing until Jack's quarters are broken into and his friend goes missing. Unsure who to trust, Jack is forced to fight nightmares both mental and physical as he becomes the prime suspect for a terrible deed.

Data: the game’s Steam store page

About the game

Developer
Hailstorm Games
Publisher
Hailstorm Games
Release date
September 15, 2023
PC platforms
Windows

Whitestone system requirements

Component Minimum Recommended
OS 10 10
Processor 4x 1.5 GHZ 4x 3.0 GHZ
Memory 4 GB ОЗУ 8 GB ОЗУ
Graphics NVIDIA GeForce 1030 NVIDIA GeForce 2070
Storage 10 GB 50 GB

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

How big is Whitestone and does it need an SSD

Whitestone needs 10 GB of free space for minimum requirements and 50 GB for recommended (the game’s Steam page, data as of Oct 11, 2026). requirements

10–50 GBdisk space
not statedSSD
99 %of 94160 games with an official size are smaller

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

WhitestoneWhitestone50 GBMedian of 2023 games (n = 11565)Median of 2023 games (n = 11565)1 GBMedian of 94160 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 94160 FPSHQ games1 GBLargest: AlbatrossLargest: Albatross2000 GBWhitestoneWhitestone50 GBMedian of 2023 games (n = 11565)Median of 2023 games (n = 11565)1 GBMedian of 94160 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 94160 FPSHQ games1 GBLargest: AlbatrossLargest: Albatross2000 GB

Source: official system requirements (the game’s Steam page), captured Oct 11, 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 Whitestone 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 220–335 175–275 105–160
GeForce RTX 4090 S 200–310 150–235 87–130
GeForce RTX 5080 S 185–290 135–210 76–115
GeForce RTX 4080 Super A 170–270 120–190 67–105
GeForce RTX 4080 A 165–255 115–180 63–96
Radeon RX 7900 XTX A 165–260 115–185 63–96
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti A 160–250 110–175 60–91
Radeon RX 9070 XT A 155–240 105–165 58–89
Radeon RX 7900 XT A 140–220 97–150 52–79
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super A 150–235 100–160 56–86
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti B 135–215 94–145 49–76
Radeon RX 9070 A 130–210 91–140 48–75

* 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 Whitestone

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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56
Demand
out of 100

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

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Key figures

Unique FPSHQ metrics from this page's data

56/100
FPSHQ load index
77–120FPS
FPS on RTX 3060, 1080p High model estimate
75–115FPS
FPS on RTX 4070, 1440p Ultra model estimate
5
of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS (1440p Ultra)
4GB
minimum RAM
2023
release year
In short

Can my PC run Whitestone?

Whitestone (2023): FPSHQ load index 56 out of 100. Per the FPSHQ model, GeForce RTX 3060 delivers 77–120 FPS at 1080p High and GeForce RTX 4070 75–115 FPS at 1440p Ultra; 5 of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS at 1440p Ultra. Developer's minimum GPU: NVIDIA GeForce 1030; minimum RAM: 4 GB. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam (checked Oct 11, 2026); FPSHQ model estimate (not a measurement). (model accuracy)

FPSHQ load index
56 FPSHQ index
RTX 3060 · 1080p High
88 FPS model estimate
RTX 4070 · 1440p Ultra
96 FPS model estimate
updated · source: FPS Whitestone, FPSHQ model estimate

Frequently asked questions about the game

What are the minimum system requirements for Whitestone?
Minimum configuration: 4x 1.5 GHZ, NVIDIA GeForce 1030, 4 GB RAM, 10 GB of disk space.
On which platforms is the game available?
The game is available on: Windows.
How big is Whitestone and does it need an SSD?
Whitestone needs 10–50 GB of free disk space according to its official requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Oct 11, 2026). The requirements of Whitestone do not state a drive type — an SSD is not officially required; it only speeds up loading.
What is the genre of Whitestone?
Genre: RPG. Single-player only.
Who are the developer and publisher?
Developer: Hailstorm Games. Publisher: Hailstorm Games.
When was or will the game be released?
Released: 2023-09-15.
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: NVIDIA GeForce 1030. 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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