What are the system requirements for Hard Time III?

Minimum: graphics DirectX 11 compatible video card, processor Intel(R) Celeron(TM) 1.1gHz, RAM 4 GB RAM. Recommended graphics card: DirectX 12 compatible video card.

Can I run Hard Time III on the Steam Deck?

Hard Time III is rated Verified on Steam Deck by Valve. On Linux and SteamOS, ProtonDB users rate it platinum. Pick the Steam Deck profile above, or see the Steam Deck page, for an estimated Deck frame rate.

Can I run Hard Time III?

Hard Time III needs at least DirectX 11 compatible video card, and DirectX 12 compatible video card is recommended. Below: estimated FPS for popular graphics cards and a free check for your own PC.

ReleaseSep 9, 2024
Playing now9
Steam user reviews85 % positive
Steam DeckVerified
ProtonDBplatinum

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Hard Time III system requirements

	Minimum	Recommended
OS	Windows 10	Windows 10
Processor	Intel(R) Celeron(TM) 1.1gHz	Intel(R) Core(TM) i7 2.2gHz
Graphics	DirectX 11 compatible video card	DirectX 12 compatible video card
Memory	4 GB RAM	8 GB RAM
Storage	400 MB available space	400 MB available space

Estimated FPS in Hard Time III

High settings, no upscaling, with a fast processor (Ryzen 7 7800X3D). Estimates from the game's requirements, not benchmarks.

Not yet checked against benchmarks, a rough estimate that can be off by 25 % or more.

Graphics card	1080p	1440p	4K
GTX 1060 6GB	182	135	82
GTX 1660 Super	261	193	117
RTX 2060	302	223	136
RTX 3060	404	299	182
RTX 4060	436	323	196
RTX 4060 Ti 8GB	500+	381	232
RTX 4060 Ti 16GB	500+	381	232
RTX 5060	500+	390	237
RTX 5060 Ti 8GB	500+	449	273
RTX 5060 Ti 16GB	500+	449	273
RX 9060 XT	500+	419	255
RTX 3070	500+	419	255
RTX 4070	500+	500+	313
RTX 5070	500+	500+	372
RX 7800 XT	500+	500+	328
RX 9070 XT	500+	500+	478
RTX 5070 Ti	500+	500+	474
RTX 4080	500+	500+	500+
RTX 5080	500+	500+	500+
RTX 4090	500+	500+	500+
RTX 5090	500+	500+	500+

Steam Deck, Valve rating: Verified

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Which graphics card do I need for Hard Time III?

The cheapest current graphics card that reaches each goal, paired with a fast processor.

1080p High · 60 FPSIntel Arc B580 12 GB ~436 FPSView on Amazon ↗
1440p High · 60 FPSIntel Arc B580 12 GB ~323 FPSView on Amazon ↗
1440p High · 144 FPSIntel Arc B580 12 GB ~323 FPSView on Amazon ↗
4K High · 60 FPSIntel Arc B580 12 GB ~196 FPSView on Amazon ↗

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Frequently asked questions

Can I run Hard Time III?: Hard Time III needs at least DirectX 11 compatible video card, and DirectX 12 compatible video card is recommended. Enter your graphics card and processor above to see your estimated FPS, or check your whole Steam library at once.
What are the system requirements for Hard Time III?: Minimum: graphics DirectX 11 compatible video card, processor Intel(R) Celeron(TM) 1.1gHz, RAM 4 GB RAM. Recommended graphics card: DirectX 12 compatible video card.
Can I run Hard Time III on the Steam Deck?: Hard Time III is rated Verified on Steam Deck by Valve. On Linux and SteamOS, ProtonDB users rate it platinum. Pick the Steam Deck profile above, or see the Steam Deck page, for an estimated Deck frame rate.