Leaf it Alone PC requirements, FPS and best settings

Quick answer: can your PC run Leaf it Alone?

Difficulty profile: how hard is Leaf it Alone to run?

How this game ranks among 937 modelled titles, and how that plays out for entry, mid-range and high-end cards.

We rate the graphics demand of Leaf it Alone at 8. That puts it above 38% of the 937 modelled games and firmly in the undemanding band.

It comes from the minimum card on the Steam page (GTX 960), which we map onto a common performance scale and convert to 1080p High. Treat it as a relative guide.

What it means by card class

• An RTX 5090 (an enthusiast card) has more power than Leaf it Alone can use, landing near 360+ FPS at 1080p and 360+ FPS at 1440p.
• On an entry card, the RTX 5060, expect the frame rate to be capped by the game or CPU: roughly 360+ FPS at 1080p, 305 FPS at 1440p.
• On a high-end card, the RTX 5080, expect the frame rate to be capped by the game or CPU: roughly 360+ FPS at 1080p, 360+ FPS at 1440p.
• On a mid-range card, the RTX 5070, expect the frame rate to be capped by the game or CPU: roughly 360+ FPS at 1080p, 360+ FPS at 1440p.

For the processor we score Leaf it Alone at 18, which is above 0% of our data set.

Leaf it Alone PC requirements: minimum and recommended

Official minimum and recommended specs for Leaf it Alone, translated into frame rates.

Published by the developer on Steam and subject to change with patches.

Reading the specs against real hardware

Steam names GTX 960 as the minimum graphics card. Expect around 147 FPS at 1080p Low, or around 81 FPS if you raise the preset to High.

There is no recommended spec on the Steam page, which means the demand score for Leaf it Alone is anchored to the minimum card. Read the frame rates as a modelled guide.

The recommended processor, Intel Core i3-8100, can feed close to 99 FPS here by our estimates, a useful ceiling to compare with your graphics card.

You will need 4 GB RAM of RAM at minimum or 4 GB RAM to match the recommended spec, plus 2 GB available space on your drive.

Best graphics card for Leaf it Alone by target

From a 30 FPS floor to 4K, here is the card each target asks for in Leaf it Alone.

For 1080p at 60 FPS on High, GTX 1060 6GB is the entry point in our list, with RTX 5050 the first RTX 50 card that clears it.

At 1440p the entry card for 60 FPS on High is the GTX 1060 6GB, with the RTX 5050 leading the RTX 50 line.

Native 4K is a tall order, so assume DLSS, FSR or XeSS-style upscaling. The RTX 5050 is the first RTX 50 card to hit 60 FPS on High that way.

The table covers NVIDIA, AMD and Intel cards. Add your own processor, memory and settings in the can my PC run it checker, or see whether your processor limits you in the bottleneck checker.

Leaf it Alone frame rates: 28 cards compared

Projected frame rates for 28 graphics cards from NVIDIA, AMD and Intel. Switch resolution below.

Top to bottom, the RTX 5090 averages around 360+ FPS at 1440p (360+ FPS at 4K) against 226 FPS for the RTX 5050 at 1440p. Where you land depends on the card and resolution you choose.

Full results table

Every figure assumes the High preset with a fast processor. The two upscaled columns switch on Quality DLSS, FSR or XeSS-style upscaling, which only applies if the game supports it. Results over 360 FPS appear as 360+. Compare two cards directly in the GPU comparison tool.

Graphics card verdicts: how each one handles Leaf it Alone

How twelve well-known cards fare, explained simply.

Verdicts below use High settings throughout. For older cards a weak result mostly means lowering the preset, since Low and Medium settings recover a lot of speed by our model.

The step from an RTX 5060 (305 FPS at 1440p) to an RTX 5070 (360+ FPS) is close to 48% by our model, a useful yardstick when choosing between the two.

Leaf it Alone settings by resolution

One plan per resolution, each aimed at a steady 60 FPS in this game.

1080p playbook

For 1080p play, GTX 1660 Super, RTX 3060 12GB, RTX 4060 clear 60 FPS on High without any upscaling by our estimates, which leaves room to raise individual settings.

Each row below is the best-looking combination that still holds 60 FPS at 1080p by our model.

1440p playbook

For 1440p play, RTX 4060, RTX 5060, RTX 5070 clear 60 FPS on High without any upscaling by our estimates, which leaves room to raise individual settings.

Use the table as a starting point: it shows the highest preset that still delivers 60 FPS for each card at 1440p.

4K playbook

4K is straightforward on RTX 5070 Ti, RTX 4080 Super, RTX 5080, which hold 60 FPS on High natively here, so you only need DLSS, FSR or XeSS-style upscaling for extra smoothness.

Each row below is the best-looking combination that still holds 60 FPS at 4K by our model.

Upgrade path: what a faster card gains in Leaf it Alone

The gain from each rung of the RTX 50 ladder at 1440p using the High preset.

Moving from the RTX 5050 to the RTX 5060 adds around 35% at 1440p, the largest jump in the RTX 50 range for Leaf it Alone. The RTX 5070 to RTX 5070 Ti step adds only close to 0%.

With a game this light, spending more on the graphics card shows diminishing returns quickly: the processor and engine set the ceiling.

Compare options directly in the upgrade value calculator or the GPU price to performance calculator.

How much VRAM does Leaf it Alone need?

What the game is likely to want from graphics memory on High. Running short causes stutter even on a fast GPU.

The model gives 2 GB at 1080p High, rising to 2.6 GB at 1440p and 3.6 GB at 4K. It is an estimate derived from the recommended graphics card, not a measurement.

A single step down in textures, to Medium, reduces the 1440p estimate to around 2.2 GB, which is often enough to avoid stutter.

Budget tiers: 6, 8, 12 and 16 GB cards

• A 6 GB card is comfortable at 1080p, comfortable at 1440p and comfortable at 4K on High. Where it is short, Medium textures and DLSS, FSR or XeSS-style upscaling are the practical fixes.
• An 8 GB card is comfortable at 1080p, comfortable at 1440p and comfortable at 4K on High. Where it is short, Medium textures and DLSS, FSR or XeSS-style upscaling are the practical fixes.
• On a 12 GB card, 1080p is comfortable, 1440p is comfortable and 4K is comfortable on High. Memory is rarely a worry at these settings.
• A 16 GB card is comfortable at 1080p, comfortable at 1440p and comfortable at 4K on High. Memory is rarely a worry at these settings.

Try your own combination in the VRAM calculator and see how much VRAM you need for gaming.

Leaf it Alone CPU requirements

Which processors keep a fast graphics card busy in this game.

The published CPU range runs from Intel Core i3-8100 to Intel Core i3-8100. We turn that into a frame-rate ceiling for nine popular processors in the table.

Leaf it Alone is gentle on processors (below most of the games we model), so even a budget chip should keep a mid-range card busy.

As a reference, a Core i5-12400F can prepare close to 248 FPS here by our model. If your graphics card can draw more than that, you will be CPU-limited.

Check your own CPU and GPU together in the bottleneck checker and read system bottlenecks guide.

CPU and GPU pairings for Leaf it Alone

How seven common processor and graphics card pairs behave in this game.

Not every pairing is balanced. 7 of the seven below are held back by the processor at 1440p, starting with RTX 4060 plus Core i3-12100F (CPU ceiling near 189 FPS against around 261 FPS of graphics power).

If you want neither part to idle, RTX 5090 with Ryzen 7 9800X3D comes closest at 1440p, with a CPU ceiling near 360+ FPS and a card good for around 360+ FPS.

Use the table to see how balance changes, then enter your real parts in the bottleneck checker for a personal answer.

Leaf it Alone memory and disk space

The memory and storage Steam asks for, and how to read it.

For RAM, expect 4 GB RAM at minimum and 4 GB RAM recommended. Allow for the operating system and background apps, which means 16 GB is a sensible floor.

Storage is listed at around 2 GB. Expect around 3 min to download on a 100 Mbps line, or roughly 1 min on 500 Mbps.

There is no SSD requirement on the page, but faster storage never hurts.

Add up your own needs in the RAM calculator: it adds Windows, a browser and any streaming to the game's own needs. Check how long the install takes with the download time calculator.

Best settings for Leaf it Alone

Where to begin for a handful of common cards. Cells list the highest-quality preset that keeps 60 FPS.

These are our model's best 60 FPS setups for Leaf it Alone, ranked by image quality.

• Do not cut textures first if memory allows. The speed cost is small. The model puts this game at 2.6 GB for 1440p.
• After that, cut the most expensive settings. Shadow quality, volumetrics and view distance tend to cost the most when they exist.
• Start with DLSS, FSR or XeSS-style upscaling. You lose little sharpness and gain a lot of speed. Take the gentlest mode that reaches the frame rate you want.
• Adjust a single setting at once and note the effect on FPS before moving on.
• Set a frame cap to match your display and keep the PC cooler, and the VRR and frame cap calculator suggests a sensible number.

These tables assume the game includes an upscaler, so look in its graphics menu. Get a personal recommendation in the best settings generator, or compare modes in the DLSS and frame generation estimator.

Leaf it Alone on gaming laptops

Modelled laptop results at the power limits laptops usually ship with.

For a gaming laptop, our estimates show RTX 5050 Laptop, RTX 5060 Laptop, RTX 5070 Laptop, RTX 5070 Ti Laptop, RTX 5080 Laptop, RTX 5090 Laptop hitting 60 FPS at 1080p on High at typical power. At 1440p that group narrows to RTX 5050 Laptop, RTX 5060 Laptop, RTX 5070 Laptop, RTX 5070 Ti Laptop, RTX 5080 Laptop, RTX 5090 Laptop.

Treat laptop numbers cautiously. Wattage, cooling and memory vary between makers, so the same chip can land well below the figures above.

Test other power limits in the laptop TGP estimator.

What to watch for in Leaf it Alone

General guidance for this kind of game, chosen from the Steam genres and features.

Treat these as rules of thumb for games of this type. They come from the genres on the Steam page, not from testing Leaf it Alone directly.

• Small teams sometimes skip advanced graphics menus, so resolution scaling and a frame cap may be your best tools.
• Large builds, towns or factories can push memory and processor use up over time, so leave some headroom beyond the stated minimum.
• Because the load is light, a frame cap and power-saving settings are worth more than extra graphics options.
• Full controller support is listed, so playing from the sofa on a TV is an option, where 60 FPS is usually the sensible target.

Leaf it Alone screenshots

Below are screenshots supplied for the Steam store page. Compare them with your own game to see how much quality a preset or DLSS, FSR or XeSS-style upscaling mode gives up.

Screenshots and artwork are promotional images from the Leaf it Alone Steam store page and belong to Eternity.

Leaf it Alone compared with similar games

More PC game guides to compare with.

These guides sit closest to Leaf it Alone in our data, either because they share genres or because they are about as hard to run. The demand scores use one common scale.

• With a demand score of 8, Hello Kitty Island Adventure is about as demanding as Leaf it Alone. Shared genres: Casual, Indie, Simulation.
• With a demand score of 7, Sledding Game is about as demanding as Leaf it Alone. Shared genres: Casual, Indie, Simulation.
• With a demand score of 7, Spilled! is about as demanding as Leaf it Alone. Shared genres: Casual, Indie, Simulation.
• With a demand score of 8, The Coin Game is about as demanding as Leaf it Alone. Shared genres: Casual, Indie, Simulation.
• Matchmaking Inc.: demand score 8 against 8 for Leaf it Alone, so it is about as demanding. Shared genres: Casual, Indie, Simulation.
• How to Fish scores 7 on the same scale (Leaf it Alone scores 8), which makes it about as demanding. Shared genres: Casual, Indie, Simulation.
• Moonlight Peaks scores 8 on the same scale (Leaf it Alone scores 8), which makes it about as demanding. Shared genres: Casual, Indie, Simulation.
• Supermarket Simulator: 7 on our demand scale, about as demanding as Leaf it Alone. Shared genres: Casual, Indie, Simulation.

About Leaf it Alone on PC

On Steam the game sits at Very Positive: 94% positive across 3,671 reviews at the time of checking (2026-11-02). Larger communities tend to share more settings guides and fixes.

Leaf it Alone has been out for around 13 months, which means drivers and patches are likely still changing its performance. Re-check settings after major updates.

Steam features

Facts come from the public Steam store page. Frame rates here are modelled, since we have not tested the game on every card.

How we estimated Leaf it Alone performance

A short, honest note on how the numbers are produced.

For Leaf it Alone the demand score of 8 comes from the minimum graphics card, the CPU score of 18 from the listed processor line, and the VRAM figure of 2 GB at 1080p High is estimated from the demand score.

The model divides a card's performance score by the game demand, scaled for resolution, preset and DLSS, FSR or XeSS-style upscaling, with a penalty when memory runs short and a ceiling set by a fast reference processor.

Please read the figures as estimates rather than measurements. Drivers, game updates, temperatures and the part of the game you are playing can all move them.

Leaf it Alone FAQ

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