Sunderfolk PC requirements, FPS and best settings

Quick answer: can your PC run Sunderfolk?

How demanding is Sunderfolk?

Where it lands among 937 modelled titles, with a look at what that means for each class of card.

We rate the graphics demand of Sunderfolk at 27. That puts it above 73% of the 937 modelled games and firmly in the demanding band.

We take the recommended GPU Steam names (GeForce RTX 2060 [6 GB] or Radeon RX 5600 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

• For an entry card we use the RTX 5060. It returns about 140 / 90 / 52 FPS at 1080p, 1440p and 4K on High. Native 4K sits at 52 FPS, and Quality upscaling lifts it to close to 78 FPS.
• The RTX 5070, standing in for a mid-range card, gives roughly 180 FPS at 1080p and 155 FPS at 1440p, with 89 FPS at 4K. Holds roughly 89 FPS at 4K, so resolution is not the limit.
• The RTX 5090, standing in for an enthusiast card, gives roughly 180 FPS at 1080p and 180 FPS at 1440p, with 180 FPS at 4K. Native 4K works here at about 180 FPS, with no upscaling needed.
• As a high-end card, the RTX 5080 manages 180 FPS at 1080p, 180 FPS at 1440p and 121 FPS at 4K. Holds roughly 121 FPS at 4K, so resolution is not the limit.

On the CPU side, Sunderfolk scores 45, ahead of 95% of the 937 modelled games.

Sunderfolk system requirements

Everything The Steam page lists for Sunderfolk, then what it means for real hardware.

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

What the requirements mean in practice

Steam names GeForce GTX 750 Ti [2 GB] or Radeon RX 570 [8 GB] as the minimum GPU. Expect around 22 FPS at 1080p Low, or about 12 FPS if you raise the preset to High.

At the recommended level The Steam page lists GeForce RTX 2060 [6 GB] or Radeon RX 5600 XT [8 GB]. We estimate 80 FPS at 1080p and 52 FPS at 1440p on High. That is above 60 FPS at 1080p, so the recommended spec reads as a comfortable 1080p target.

Steam asks for Intel Core i7-11700K at the recommended level. That class of processor tops out near 101 FPS in Sunderfolk by our model.

RAM starts at 8 GB RAM and goes to 16 GB RAM for the recommended tier, while the install needs 12 GB available space.

Which graphics card do you need for Sunderfolk?

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

For 1080p at 60 FPS on High, GTX 1660 Super 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 RTX 3060 12GB, with the RTX 5050 leading the RTX 50 line.

For 4K, upscaling does most of the work: with Quality upscaling the RTX 5060 is the first RTX 50 card to achieve 60 FPS on High.

Cards across NVIDIA, AMD and Intel are included. To test your own parts, open the can my PC run it checker or look for a CPU bottleneck with the bottleneck checker.

Sunderfolk frame rates: 28 cards compared

Estimated frame rates for 28 GPUs from NVIDIA, AMD and Intel. Pick a resolution to redraw the bars.

The fastest card here, the RTX 5090, returns around 180 FPS at 1440p and 180 FPS at 4K. The RTX 5050 sits at roughly 67 FPS at 1440p, which shows how wide the range is in Sunderfolk.

Full results table

Every figure assumes the High preset with a fast processor. Upscaled columns assume the Quality mode of whichever upscaler the game provides. Anything over 360 FPS is capped at 360+ for display. Compare two cards directly in the GPU comparison tool.

Card by card verdicts for Sunderfolk

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.

In this game the RTX 5070 returns about 155 FPS at 1440p while the RTX 5060 returns 90 FPS, a gap of 71% that deserves a look against price.

Best Sunderfolk settings at 1080p, 1440p and 4K

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

1080p playbook

At 1080p, GTX 1660 Super, RTX 3060 12GB, RTX 4060 hold 60 FPS natively on High by our model, so you can leave upscaling off and spend the headroom on settings.

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

1440p playbook

Native 1440p works on RTX 4060, RTX 5060, RTX 5070, all above 60 FPS on High by our model. Upscaling then becomes optional rather than required.

Each row below is the best-looking combination that still holds 60 FPS at 1440p by our model.

4K playbook

Native 4K works on RTX 5070 Ti, RTX 4080 Super, RTX 5080, all above 60 FPS on High by our model. Upscaling then becomes optional rather than required.

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 Sunderfolk

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

Moving from the RTX 5060 Ti 16GB to the RTX 5070 adds about 43% at 1440p, the largest jump in the RTX 50 range for Sunderfolk. The RTX 5070 Ti to RTX 5080 step adds only close to 0%.

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

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

Graphics memory for Sunderfolk: how much is enough?

Modelled VRAM use at High settings. Falling short of VRAM causes stutter even with a quick GPU.

The model gives 4 GB at 1080p High, rising to 5.2 GB at 1440p and 7.2 GB at 4K. It is an estimate derived from the recommended GPU, not a measurement.

Dropping texture quality is the quickest way to save memory: stepping from High to Medium trims the estimate to about 4.4 GB at 1440p.

VRAM size by size

• A 6 GB card is comfortable at 1080p, tight at 1440p and short of memory at 4K on High. Where it is short, Medium textures and upscaling are the practical fixes.
• 8 GB of VRAM reads as comfortable for 1080p, comfortable for 1440p and tight for 4K using the High preset here. 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.

Test other settings in the VRAM calculator and our guide on how much VRAM you need for gaming.

Which processor do you need for Sunderfolk?

How much frame rate each processor can prepare in this game.

Minimum CPU: Intel Core i5-4590. Recommended: Intel Core i7-11700K. The table converts processor strength into a ceiling on frames per second for Sunderfolk.

With a CPU score above 95% of our data set, Sunderfolk rewards a quick processor. Pair a fast card with a weak chip and the card will wait.

A Core i5-12400F tops out near 99 FPS in Sunderfolk by our estimates, a handy line to compare against your card.

Test your own pairing in the bottleneck checker and read system bottlenecks guide.

CPU and GPU pairings for Sunderfolk

Does the CPU or the GPU set the pace? Seven example builds.

In 5 of the seven builds the processor, not the GPU, sets the 1440p frame rate in Sunderfolk. The first is the RTX 5060 Ti 16GB with Core i5-12400F, which the CPU holds near 99 FPS while the card could draw about 108.

Our model finds RTX 4060 plus Core i3-12100F the most evenly matched build here: roughly 76 FPS from the processor against about 77 FPS from the card at 1440p.

These pairings are examples, not recommendations to buy. Swap in your own parts with the bottleneck checker to see which side limits you.

RAM and storage for Sunderfolk

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

Memory first. Steam sets 8 GB RAM as the minimum and 16 GB RAM as the recommended amount. With Windows, a browser and a chat app open, 16 GB leaves comfortable headroom.

On disk, plan for about 12 GB free. At 100 Mbps with typical overhead that is roughly 19 min to download, or close to 4 min at 500 Mbps.

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

Add up your own needs in the RAM calculator, which adds your usual background apps to what the game asks for. Time the download with the download time calculator.

Sunderfolk best graphics settings

A starting point for several popular cards. Each cell is the highest preset that still hits 60 FPS.

The table gives the best-looking setup that still holds 60 FPS in Sunderfolk for each card and resolution.

• Limit the frame rate at your monitor refresh rate to save power and noise, and check the VRR and frame cap calculator for a sensible figure.
• Change one thing at a time and compare the result, so you can tell what helped.
• Lower the heaviest settings next. Shadow quality, volumetrics and view distance tend to cost the most when they exist.
• Do not cut textures first if memory allows. The speed cost is small. This game is estimated at 5.2 GB for 1440p.
• Start with upscaling. You lose little sharpness and gain a lot of speed. Pick the highest quality mode that delivers your target.

An upscaler is assumed throughout; confirm the game has one in its graphics options. Want a tailored answer? Open the best settings generator, or compare modes in the DLSS and frame generation estimator.

Can a gaming laptop run Sunderfolk?

Estimated FPS on RTX 50 laptop GPUs at typical power limits.

At typical power limits, RTX 5050 Laptop, RTX 5060 Laptop, RTX 5070 Laptop, RTX 5070 Ti Laptop, RTX 5080 Laptop, RTX 5090 Laptop reach 60 FPS at 1080p on High by our model, and RTX 5060 Laptop, RTX 5070 Laptop, RTX 5070 Ti Laptop, RTX 5080 Laptop, RTX 5090 Laptop also manage 1440p.

Power limit matters on a laptop: the same GPU name can perform very differently at 60 W and 120 W, and cooling decides how long it holds the higher figure.

Test other power limits in the laptop TGP estimator.

Genre tips: playing Sunderfolk well on PC

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

The Steam page lists Sunderfolk under RPG, Strategy, so these general tips apply. They are hedged guidance rather than facts about the game's engine.

• In co-op sessions the frame rate can dip when more players or objects are on screen, so leave some headroom.
• Large unit counts and busy maps can push processor use up late in a session, so a quick CPU helps more than a faster GPU in many strategy games.
• Role-playing games often run long sessions, so keep an eye on temperatures and memory use after a few hours.

Sunderfolk 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 Sunderfolk Steam store page and belong to Secret Door and Dreamhaven.

If you like Sunderfolk: similar games to check

Other guides from this collection.

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

• DYNASTY WARRIORS: ORIGINS sits at 35 for graphics demand and is heavier than Sunderfolk (27). Shared genres: RPG, Strategy.
• With a demand score of 20, Rogue: Genesia is lighter than Sunderfolk. Shared genres: RPG, Strategy.
• Heart of the Machine scores 5 on the same scale (Sunderfolk scores 27), which makes it lighter on graphics. Shared genres: RPG, Strategy.
• MENACE: demand score 35 against 27 for Sunderfolk, so it is heavier on graphics. Shared genres: RPG, Strategy.
• Going Medieval: demand score 23 against 27 for Sunderfolk, so it is lighter on graphics. Shared genres: RPG, Strategy.
• Cyber Knights: Flashpoint: demand score 23 against 27 for Sunderfolk, so it is lighter on graphics. Shared genres: RPG, Strategy.
• 9 Kings: 4 on our demand scale, lighter than Sunderfolk. Shared genres: RPG, Strategy.
• Journey of Realm：Dawn Dew: demand score 23 against 27 for Sunderfolk, so it is lighter on graphics. Shared genres: RPG, Strategy.

Game facts and Steam reviews for Sunderfolk

At the time we checked (2026-11-02) Steam showed 1,934 reviews with a Very Positive rating and 93% positive. That is a useful signal for how widely played Sunderfolk is.

It was out for about 19 months when we wrote this guide, so expect patches and driver updates to move the numbers a little over time.

Steam features

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

How the Sunderfolk estimates work

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

The inputs for Sunderfolk are a graphics demand of 27 (taken from the recommended card), a processor score of 45 (from the listed processor line) and 4 GB of VRAM at 1080p High (estimated from the demand score).

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

All FPS, VRAM and CPU figures are modelled. They are meant for comparing hardware and settings, and your own testing should have the last word.

Frequently asked questions about Sunderfolk

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

Free tools to check Sunderfolk on your hardware