Can I run SIDE EFFECTS?
SIDE EFFECTS needs at least Relatively modern dedicted graphics card (Vulkan support required), and Relatively modern dedicted graphics card (Vulkan support required) is recommended. Below: estimated FPS for popular graphics cards and a free check for your own PC.
- ReleaseNov 21, 2025
- Playing now7
- Steam user reviews83 % positive
- Steam DeckVerified
- ProtonDBplatinum
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SIDE EFFECTS system requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 | Windows 10 |
| Processor | Intel Core i3 | Intel Core i5 |
| Graphics | Relatively modern dedicted graphics card (Vulkan support required) | Relatively modern dedicted graphics card (Vulkan support required) |
| Memory | 2 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Storage | 500 MB available space | 500 MB available space |
Estimated FPS in SIDE EFFECTS
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 | 59 | 40 | 17 |
| GTX 1660 Super | 85 | 58 | 25 |
| RTX 2060 | 98 | 67 | 29 |
| RTX 3060 | 131 | 97 | 59 |
| RTX 4060 | 142 | 105 | 62 |
| RTX 4060 Ti 8GB | 168 | 124 | 73 |
| RTX 4060 Ti 16GB | 168 | 124 | 75 |
| RTX 5060 | 172 | 127 | 75 |
| RTX 5060 Ti 8GB | 198 | 146 | 87 |
| RTX 5060 Ti 16GB | 198 | 146 | 89 |
| RX 9060 XT | 184 | 136 | 83 |
| RTX 3070 | 184 | 136 | 81 |
| RTX 4070 | 226 | 167 | 102 |
| RTX 5070 | 269 | 199 | 121 |
| RX 7800 XT | 237 | 176 | 107 |
| RX 9070 XT | 346 | 256 | 156 |
| RTX 5070 Ti | 343 | 254 | 154 |
| RTX 4080 | 362 | 268 | 163 |
| RTX 5080 | 395 | 292 | 178 |
| RTX 4090 | 467 | 346 | 210 |
| RTX 5090 | 500+ | 439 | 267 |
Steam Deck, Valve rating: Verified
Which graphics card do I need for SIDE EFFECTS?
The cheapest current graphics card that reaches each goal, paired with a fast processor.
- 1080p High · 60 FPSIntel Arc B580 12 GB ~142 FPSView on Amazon ↗
- 1440p High · 60 FPSIntel Arc B580 12 GB ~105 FPSView on Amazon ↗
- 1440p High · 144 FPSRadeon RX 9070 16 GB ~233 FPSView on Amazon ↗
- 4K High · 60 FPSIntel Arc B580 12 GB ~64 FPSView on Amazon ↗
Prices change often, check the current price in the store. Price check: 10/7/2026.
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Frequently asked questions
- Can I run SIDE EFFECTS?
- SIDE EFFECTS needs at least Relatively modern dedicted graphics card (Vulkan support required), and Relatively modern dedicted graphics card (Vulkan support required) 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 SIDE EFFECTS?
- Minimum: graphics Relatively modern dedicted graphics card (Vulkan support required), processor Intel Core i3, RAM 2 GB RAM. Recommended graphics card: Relatively modern dedicted graphics card (Vulkan support required).
