What are the system requirements for The Black Death?

Minimum: graphics Compatible GPU with 1 GB Video RAM, processor 2 GHz Dual-Core 64-bit CPU, RAM 6 GB RAM. Recommended graphics card: Compatible GPU with 2 GB Video RAM.

Can I run The Black Death on the Steam Deck?

On Linux and SteamOS, ProtonDB users rate it pending. Pick the Steam Deck profile above, or see the Steam Deck page, for an estimated Deck frame rate.

Can I run The Black Death?

The Black Death needs at least Compatible GPU with 1 GB Video RAM, and Compatible GPU with 2 GB Video RAM is recommended. Below: estimated FPS for popular graphics cards and a free check for your own PC.

ReleaseApr 19, 2016
Playing now2
Steam user reviews52 % positive
ProtonDBpending

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The Black Death system requirements

	Minimum	Recommended
OS	Windows 7 / 8 / 10 (64bit OS)	Windows 7 / 8 / 10 (64bit OS)
Processor	2 GHz Dual-Core 64-bit CPU	3 GHz Dual-Core 64-bit CPU
Graphics	Compatible GPU with 1 GB Video RAM	Compatible GPU with 2 GB Video RAM
Memory	6 GB RAM	12 GB RAM
Storage	10 GB available space	10 GB available space

Estimated FPS in The Black Death

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	238	176	107
GTX 1660 Super	341	252	153
RTX 2060	395	292	178
RTX 3060	500+	391	238
RTX 4060	500+	422	257
RTX 4060 Ti 8GB	500+	499	303
RTX 4060 Ti 16GB	500+	499	303
RTX 5060	500+	500+	310
RTX 5060 Ti 8GB	500+	500+	357
RTX 5060 Ti 16GB	500+	500+	357
RX 9060 XT	500+	500+	333
RTX 3070	500+	500+	333
RTX 4070	500+	500+	409
RTX 5070	500+	500+	486
RX 7800 XT	500+	500+	429
RX 9070 XT	500+	500+	500+
RTX 5070 Ti	500+	500+	500+
RTX 4080	500+	500+	500+
RTX 5080	500+	500+	500+
RTX 4090	500+	500+	500+
RTX 5090	500+	500+	500+

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Which graphics card do I need for The Black Death?

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

1080p High · 60 FPSIntel Arc B580 12 GB ~500 FPSView on Amazon ↗
1440p High · 60 FPSIntel Arc B580 12 GB ~422 FPSView on Amazon ↗
1440p High · 144 FPSIntel Arc B580 12 GB ~422 FPSView on Amazon ↗
4K High · 60 FPSIntel Arc B580 12 GB ~257 FPSView on Amazon ↗

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Frequently asked questions

Can I run The Black Death?: The Black Death needs at least Compatible GPU with 1 GB Video RAM, and Compatible GPU with 2 GB Video RAM 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 The Black Death?: Minimum: graphics Compatible GPU with 1 GB Video RAM, processor 2 GHz Dual-Core 64-bit CPU, RAM 6 GB RAM. Recommended graphics card: Compatible GPU with 2 GB Video RAM.
Can I run The Black Death on the Steam Deck?: On Linux and SteamOS, ProtonDB users rate it pending. Pick the Steam Deck profile above, or see the Steam Deck page, for an estimated Deck frame rate.