What GPU do I need to run Heroes of Hammerwatch?

The minimum GPU requirement for Heroes of Hammerwatch is OpenGL 3.2+ / DirectX 11+. For smoother performance at higher settings, a more powerful graphics card is recommended.

What are the system requirements for Heroes of Hammerwatch?

The minimum system requirements for Heroes of Hammerwatch are: CPU: Intel Core™ Duo or faster, GPU: OpenGL 3.2+ / DirectX 11+, RAM: 2 GB.

Can I play Heroes of Hammerwatch at 60 FPS?

To achieve 60 FPS in Heroes of Hammerwatch at medium-to-high settings, you typically need at least an entry-level GPU (e.g. GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT). Use the FPS estimator on this page to check your specific GPU.

Heroes of Hammerwatch

70/100

23 ratings2018Easy to run

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1080p performance

Heroes of Hammerwatch estimated FPS at 1080p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPU	low	medium	high	ultra
RTX 5090	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps
RTX 4090	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps
RX 7900 XTX	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps
RTX 5080	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps
RTX 4080 Super	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps
RTX 4070 Ti	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps
RTX 4070	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps
RX 7800 XT	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps
RTX 3080	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps
RTX 4060 Ti	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps
RTX 3070	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	988 fps
RTX 4060	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	892 fps
RTX 3060	999 fps	999 fps	941 fps	765 fps
GTX 1660 Super	999 fps	853 fps	682 fps	554 fps

1440p performance

Heroes of Hammerwatch estimated FPS at 1440p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPU	low	medium	high	ultra
RTX 5090	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps
RTX 4090	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps
RX 7900 XTX	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps
RTX 5080	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps
RTX 4080 Super	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps
RTX 4070 Ti	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps
RTX 4070	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps
RX 7800 XT	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	884 fps
RTX 3080	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	860 fps
RTX 4060 Ti	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	813 fps
RTX 3070	999 fps	999 fps	912 fps	741 fps
RTX 4060	999 fps	999 fps	824 fps	669 fps
RTX 3060	999 fps	882 fps	706 fps	574 fps
GTX 1660 Super	800 fps	640 fps	512 fps	416 fps

4K performance

Heroes of Hammerwatch estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPU	low	medium	high	ultra
RTX 5090	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps
RTX 4090	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	994 fps
RX 7900 XTX	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	892 fps
RTX 5080	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	841 fps
RTX 4080 Super	999 fps	999 fps	973 fps	790 fps
RTX 4070 Ti	999 fps	961 fps	769 fps	625 fps
RTX 4070	999 fps	824 fps	659 fps	535 fps
RX 7800 XT	907 fps	725 fps	580 fps	472 fps
RTX 3080	882 fps	706 fps	565 fps	459 fps
RTX 4060 Ti	833 fps	667 fps	533 fps	433 fps
RTX 3070	760 fps	608 fps	486 fps	395 fps
RTX 4060	686 fps	549 fps	439 fps	357 fps
RTX 3060	588 fps	471 fps	376 fps	306 fps
GTX 1660 Super	426 fps	341 fps	273 fps	222 fps

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About

Heroes of Hammerwatch (2018) is a rogue-lite action-adventure that blends fast-paced combat with RPG progression. You'll explore procedurally generated dungeons filled with enemies and loot, either solo or cooperatively with up to three friends. The game's indie roots give it a charming pixel-art aesthetic that prioritizes gameplay over cutting-edge graphics.

This is an accessible title that runs smoothly on modest hardware, making it ideal for benchmarking older or budget GPUs. With only 2 GB of RAM required, you can expect solid FPS performance even on integrated graphics or entry-level cards. Most modern GPUs will easily handle high FPS at maxed graphics settings, and the game's modest performance demands mean it's an excellent option for testing baseline gaming capability on lower-tier hardware.

With a solid 70/100 rating, Heroes of Hammerwatch delivers genuine fun for action RPG fans, especially those who enjoy roguelike mechanics and cooperative gameplay. If you appreciate indie games with replayability and don't mind pixel-art visuals, it's worth your time.

Performance profile

March 2018 release. Heroes of Hammerwatch was built around the GTX 10-series / RX Vega era. Current-gen mid-range cards (RTX 4060 / RX 7600) are overkill at 1080p and handle 1440p Ultra comfortably.

RPGs like Heroes of Hammerwatch stress VRAM during long sessions — texture streaming, mods and open-world traversal inflate memory use over time. 8 GB VRAM is a practical floor; 12 GB+ is worth the headroom at 1440p and above.

Extremely light — Heroes of Hammerwatch runs at 60 FPS 1080p on any integrated GPU (Intel Iris Xe, AMD Radeon Graphics) or a decade-old discrete card like the GTX 1050. A current-gen RTX 4060 pushes 4K Ultra without effort.

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