MENACE PC requirements, FPS and best settings

Can your PC run MENACE? The short answer

Where MENACE ranks for hardware demand

How this game ranks among 937 modelled titles, with a look at what that means for each class of card.

With a demand score of 35, MENACE asks more of a graphics card than 90% of the 937 games in our list. We call that demanding.

We take the recommended graphics card Steam lists (NVIDIA® GeForce™ RTX 2070 (8 GB) or AMD® Radeon™ RX 5700 XT (8 GB)) and translate it into a 1080p High demand figure. The result ranks games well, but individual frame rates will vary.

What it means by card class

• The RTX 5070, standing in for a mid-range card, gives roughly 185 FPS at 1080p and 119 FPS at 1440p, with 69 FPS at 4K. Holds roughly 69 FPS at 4K, so resolution is not the limit.
• For an entry card we use the RTX 5060. It returns around 108 / 70 / 34 FPS at 1080p, 1440p and 4K on High. Holds close to 70 FPS at 1440p on High, which is smooth for most screens.
• Take an enthusiast card, the RTX 5090: around 312 FPS at 1080p, 259 FPS at 1440p and 149 FPS at 4K on High. Holds roughly 149 FPS at 4K, so resolution is not the limit.
• Take a high-end card, the RTX 5080: around 253 FPS at 1080p, 163 FPS at 1440p and 94 FPS at 4K on High. Reaches 94 FPS at 4K on High, so native 4K is realistic.

Processor demand is rated separately: MENACE scores 26 on our CPU scale, higher than 32% of the games we model.

MENACE PC requirements: minimum and recommended

Official minimum and recommended specs for MENACE, translated into frame rates.

These are the developer figures on Steam, and patches can change them.

Reading the specs against real hardware

Steam names NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050 Ti (4 GB) / AMD® Radeon™ RX 570 (4 GB) as the minimum graphics card. Expect around 34 FPS at 1080p Low, or around 19 FPS if you raise the preset to High.

Step up to the recommended NVIDIA® GeForce™ RTX 2070 (8 GB) or AMD® Radeon™ RX 5700 XT (8 GB) and the model returns roughly 80 FPS at 1080p and 52 FPS at 1440p. That is above 60 FPS at 1080p, so the recommended spec reads as a comfortable 1080p target.

For the processor, Steam lists Intel® Core™ i5-9600K (hexa-core). In our model a chip in that class can prepare around 103 FPS in this game, so it will not hold back most mid-range cards.

Steam sets memory at 8 GB RAM minimum, 16 GB RAM recommended, and asks for 12 GB available space of storage.

Which graphics card do you need for MENACE?

The lowest graphics card we tested that reaches each target in MENACE, plus the first desktop RTX 50 card that does.

The lowest card we tested that holds 60 FPS at 1080p on High is the RTX 2060, and the first desktop RTX 50 card to do it is the RTX 5050.

Moving up to 1440p, the Arc B580 is the lowest card that holds 60 FPS on High, and the RTX 5060 is the first RTX 50 option.

For 4K, DLSS, FSR or XeSS-style upscaling does most of the work: with Quality upscaling the RTX 5060 Ti 16GB is the first RTX 50 card to reach 60 FPS on High.

Cards across NVIDIA, AMD and Intel are included. For a personal answer with your own CPU and RAM, use the can my PC run it checker, or see whether your processor limits you in the bottleneck checker.

MENACE FPS by graphics card

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

In our model the RTX 5090 delivers around 259 FPS at 1440p and 149 FPS at 4K, while the RTX 5050 manages 52 FPS at 1440p. The spread tells you how much the card matters for MENACE.

Full results table

These estimates use High settings and a fast processor. The last two columns use Quality upscaling (DLSS, FSR or XeSS, if the game offers it). Results over 360 FPS appear as 360+. Put two cards side by side in the GPU comparison tool.

Is your graphics card good enough for MENACE?

Twelve popular cards, with a plain-English verdict for each.

Think of the verdict column as a starting point. It judges every card using the High preset, so a modest result can often be improved by dropping one preset or using DLSS, FSR or XeSS-style upscaling.

In this game the RTX 5070 returns around 119 FPS at 1440p while the RTX 5060 returns 70 FPS, a gap of 71% that deserves a look against price.

MENACE settings by resolution

A 60 FPS plan for each resolution, built from the model and tailored to this game.

1080p playbook

Native 1080p works on RTX 3060 12GB, RTX 4060, RTX 5060, all above 60 FPS on High in our model. Upscaling then becomes optional rather than required.

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

1440p playbook

1440p is straightforward on RTX 5060, RTX 5070, RTX 5070 Ti, which hold 60 FPS on High natively here, so you only need upscaling for extra smoothness.

Start from the preset that still reaches 60 FPS, then raise one setting at a time. The table gives the best preset for each card.

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 upscaling for extra smoothness.

Use the table as a starting point: it shows the highest preset that still reaches 60 FPS for each card at 4K.

Stepping up the RTX 50 range in MENACE

What each step up the RTX 50 range adds at 1440p using the High preset.

Our model finds the best value step at RTX 5080 to RTX 5090, around 59% faster at 1440p, and the weakest at RTX 5070 to RTX 5070 Ti, close to 17%.

Each step costs more than the last, so weigh the percentage against the price. The gain in MENACE usually shrinks as you climb, which is typical of graphics cards.

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

How much VRAM does MENACE need?

What the game is likely to want from graphics memory on High. Too little VRAM hurts smoothness whatever the GPU speed.

Expect roughly 5 GB of VRAM at 1080p, 6.5 GB at 1440p and 9.0 GB at 4K on High. Remember that this is an estimate derived from the recommended graphics card.

Dropping texture quality is the quickest way to save memory: stepping from High to Medium trims the estimate to around 5.5 GB at 1440p.

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

• 6 GB of VRAM reads as comfortable for 1080p, short of memory for 1440p and short of memory for 4K using the High preset here. 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 short of memory at 4K on High. Where it is short, Medium textures and upscaling are the practical fixes.
• A 12 GB card is comfortable at 1080p, comfortable at 1440p and comfortable at 4K on High. Memory is rarely a worry at these settings.
• With 16 GB the verdict is comfortable at 1080p, comfortable at 1440p and comfortable at 4K on High. Memory is rarely a worry at these settings.

Check your own settings in the VRAM calculator and read how much VRAM you need for gaming.

MENACE CPU requirements

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

The published CPU range runs from Intel® Core™ i5-7600 (quad-core) to Intel® Core™ i5-9600K (hexa-core). We turn that into a frame-rate ceiling for nine popular processors in the table.

MENACE is a mid-weight game for processors, ahead of 32% of those we model, so a recent mid-range chip is a sound match.

Use the Core i5-12400F as a yardstick: it feeds roughly 171 FPS here, so any card faster than that will be waiting on the processor.

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

Matching a processor to a graphics card for MENACE

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

Every build in the table is graphics-limited at 1440p in our model, so the CPU can stay modest in MENACE.

For balance, look at RTX 5090 with Ryzen 7 9800X3D. The CPU can prepare around 358 FPS and the card can draw around 259 FPS at 1440p, which is a close match.

None of these is a shopping list. They show how the balance shifts as you move up the range, and the bottleneck checker lets you try your own pair.

MENACE memory and disk space

RAM and disk space from the Steam page, with a practical view.

The publisher lists 8 GB RAM of memory as the minimum and 16 GB RAM as recommended. In real use, with everything else running, 16 GB is enough for most people.

Storage is listed at around 12 GB. Expect around 19 min to download on a 100 Mbps line, or roughly 4 min on 500 Mbps.

Storage speed matters here: an SSD is listed as needed or recommended.

Work out your total 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 MENACE

A starting point for several popular cards. Cells list the highest-quality preset that keeps 60 FPS.

Each cell shows the highest preset that still reaches 60 FPS in MENACE, with the DLSS, FSR or XeSS-style upscaling mode it needs.

• Change one thing at a time and watch the frame rate, so you know which setting did the work.
• Keep textures high if you have the VRAM. They barely touch frame rate. Our estimate for this game is 6.5 GB at 1440p.
• Cap your frame rate at your monitor refresh rate to save power and noise, and the VRR and frame cap calculator suggests a sensible number.
• Lower the heaviest settings next. Shadow quality, volumetrics and view distance tend to cost the most when they exist.
• Use upscaling first. It gives up little detail for a large frame-rate gain. Take the gentlest mode that delivers the frame rate you want.

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 every mode in the DLSS and frame generation estimator.

Can a gaming laptop run MENACE?

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

Laptop results: RTX 5060 Laptop, RTX 5070 Laptop, RTX 5070 Ti Laptop, RTX 5080 Laptop, RTX 5090 Laptop reach 60 FPS at 1080p on High at the power limits we assume, and RTX 5070 Ti Laptop, RTX 5080 Laptop, RTX 5090 Laptop can also do 1440p.

Laptop GPUs lose performance at lower power limits (TGP), and thin designs often cannot sustain them. Check the exact wattage of the model you are buying.

Explore different TGP values in the laptop TGP estimator.

What to watch for in MENACE

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 MENACE directly.

• Simulation titles often build up complexity over hours of play, so test with a mature save rather than a fresh start.
• Role-playing games often run long sessions, so keep an eye on temperatures and memory use after a few hours.
• Early access builds change often, so performance can shift noticeably between updates. Re-check settings after big patches.
• Strategy titles tend to get heavier the longer a session runs, so judge performance after a few hours rather than at the start.

MENACE screenshots

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

Screenshots and artwork are promotional images from the MENACE Steam store page and belong to Overhype Studios and Hooded Horse.

If you like MENACE: similar games to check

Related PC game guides on this site.

Games with a similar profile to MENACE are listed below, chosen by shared genre and closeness of graphics demand. Open one to see how its requirements and FPS compare.

• Dungeon Clawler scores 4 on the same scale (MENACE scores 35), which makes it lighter on graphics. Shared genres: RPG, Simulation, Strategy.
• Going Medieval sits at 23 for graphics demand and is lighter than MENACE (35). Shared genres: RPG, Simulation, Strategy.
• Heart of the Machine: 5 on our demand scale, lighter than MENACE. Shared genres: RPG, Simulation, Strategy.
• Timberborn: 32 on our demand scale, about as demanding as MENACE. Shared genres: Simulation, Strategy.
• Schedule I: 32 on our demand scale, about as demanding as MENACE. Shared genres: Simulation, Strategy.
• Kabuto Park scores 4 on the same scale (MENACE scores 35), which makes it lighter on graphics. Shared genres: RPG, Simulation, Strategy.
• DYNASTY WARRIORS: ORIGINS scores 35 on the same scale (MENACE scores 35), which makes it about as demanding. Shared genres: RPG, Strategy.
• VOID/BREAKER sits at 35 for graphics demand and is about as demanding as MENACE (35). Shared genres: RPG, Simulation.

Game facts and Steam reviews for MENACE

Steam players rate MENACE as Very Positive, with 91% of 8,859 reviews positive when we checked on 2026-11-02. Review scores say little about performance, but a large, positive audience means plenty of community advice on settings.

The game is out for around 9 months. Updates from Overhype Studios and new graphics drivers can both change how it runs, so revisit your settings occasionally.

Steam features

Facts come from the public Steam store page. We have not tested the game on every card, so frame rates on this page are modelled figures.

How we estimated MENACE performance

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

The inputs for MENACE are a graphics demand of 35 (taken from the recommended card), a processor score of 26 (from the listed processor line) and 5 GB of VRAM at 1080p High (estimated from the demand score).

Each card is scored against the game demand, then scaled for resolution, quality preset and upscaling. If a card has less VRAM than the game wants, the estimate drops, and a processor ceiling stops frame rates running away.

These are modelled figures, not benchmarks. Real results change with drivers, patches, cooling, the scene you play and your processor. Use the numbers to compare cards and settings, then check them in the game.

Frequently asked questions about MENACE

Short answers to the most common questions about running MENACE on PC.

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