Witch Thief

Witch Thief

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Release date 2018-09-20
Genre Action Adventure
What hardware does Witch Thief need?

Witch Thief has an FPSHQ demand score of 44/100: 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

Witch Thief is a game by Cardboard Keep. Steam release date: September 20, 2018. Minimum graphics card per Steam: GeForce GTX 500 series or Radeon HD 5800 series. It needs at least 3 GB of RAM.

Description

Play as the snarky Witch Thief, on her quest to steal all the magic she possibly can! Naturally those who have the magic don't want to give it up so she does what she does best. That is, kicking in the front door and taking it all anyway!

Data: the game’s Steam store page

About the game

Developer
Cardboard Keep
Publisher
Cardboard Keep
Release date
September 20, 2018
PC platforms
Windows

Witch Thief system requirements

Component Minimum Recommended
OS Windows 7 Windows 10
Processor 2009 or newer dual-core Intel or AMD 2011 or newer Intel i3, i5 or i7
Memory 3 GB ОЗУ —
Graphics GeForce GTX 500 series or Radeon HD 5800 series GeForce GTX 660 or Radeon HD 6850 or better
DirectX версии 9.0 версии 12
Storage 1 GB 5 GB

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

How big is Witch Thief and does it need an SSD

Witch Thief needs 1 GB of free space for minimum requirements and 5 GB for recommended (the game’s Steam page, data as of Nov 8, 2026). requirements

1–5 GBdisk space
not statedSSD
82 %of 122285 games with an official size are smaller

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

Witch ThiefWitch Thief5 GBMedian of 2018 games (n = 6685)Median of 2018 games (n = 6685)600 MBMedian of 122285 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 122285 FPSHQ games1 GBLargest: AlbatrossLargest: Albatross2000 GBWitch ThiefWitch Thief5 GBMedian of 2018 games (n = 6685)Median of 2018 games (n = 6685)600 MBMedian of 122285 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 122285 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 Witch Thief 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 240–405 205–345 130–225
GeForce RTX 4090 S 230–385 185–310 105–185
GeForce RTX 5080 S 220–370 165–280 95–160
GeForce RTX 4080 Super A 205–350 155–260 84–145
GeForce RTX 4080 A 200–335 145–245 80–135
Radeon RX 7900 XTX A 200–340 145–250 80–135
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti A 195–325 140–235 75–130
Radeon RX 9070 XT A 190–320 135–230 73–125
Radeon RX 7900 XT A 175–295 120–210 65–115
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super A 185–310 130–220 70–120
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti B 170–285 120–200 63–110
Radeon RX 9070 A 165–280 115–195 61–105

* 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 Witch Thief

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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44
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

44/100
FPSHQ load index
100–170FPS
FPS on RTX 3060, 1080p High model estimate
97–160FPS
FPS on RTX 4070, 1440p Ultra model estimate
6
of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS (1440p Ultra)
3GB
minimum RAM
2018
release year
In short

Can my PC run Witch Thief?

Witch Thief (2018): FPSHQ load index 44 out of 100. Per the FPSHQ model, GeForce RTX 3060 delivers 100–170 FPS at 1080p High and GeForce RTX 4070 97–160 FPS at 1440p Ultra; 6 of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS at 1440p Ultra. Developer's minimum GPU: GeForce GTX 500 series or Radeon HD 5800 series; minimum RAM: 3 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
44 FPSHQ index
RTX 3060 · 1080p High
120 FPS model estimate
RTX 4070 · 1440p Ultra
130 FPS model estimate
updated · source: FPS Witch Thief, FPSHQ model estimate

Frequently asked questions about the game

What are the minimum system requirements for Witch Thief?
Minimum configuration: 2009 or newer dual-core Intel or AMD, GeForce GTX 500 series or Radeon HD 5800 series, 3 GB RAM, 1 GB of disk space.
On which platforms is the game available?
The game is available on: Windows.
How big is Witch Thief and does it need an SSD?
Witch Thief needs 1–5 GB of free disk space according to its official requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Nov 8, 2026). The requirements of Witch Thief do not state a drive type — an SSD is not officially required; it only speeds up loading.
What is the genre of Witch Thief?
Genre: Action Adventure. Single-player only.
Who are the developer and publisher?
Developer: Cardboard Keep. Publisher: Cardboard Keep.
When was or will the game be released?
Released: 2018-09-20.
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: GeForce GTX 500 series or Radeon HD 5800 series. 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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