PCGameBenchmarks
Steam Slug

Steam Slug

2009Easy to run

Can your GPU run this game?

Estimated FPS across quality settings and resolutions

Search for your GPU above to see a full FPS breakdown at every quality and resolution.

Steam Slug FPS by GPU

Estimated framerates for 14 reference GPUs · pick a resolution and quality

Full benchmark grid · 14 GPUs × 4 qualities × 3 resolutions

1080p performance

Steam Slug estimated FPS at 1080p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4070999 fps999 fps999 fps896 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps999 fps972 fps789 fps
RTX 3080999 fps999 fps945 fps768 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps999 fps893 fps725 fps
RTX 3070999 fps999 fps814 fps661 fps
RTX 4060999 fps919 fps735 fps597 fps
RTX 3060985 fps788 fps630 fps512 fps
GTX 1660 Super714 fps571 fps457 fps371 fps

1440p performance

Steam Slug estimated FPS at 1440p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps999 fps992 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps999 fps965 fps784 fps
RTX 4070999 fps999 fps827 fps672 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps911 fps729 fps592 fps
RTX 3080999 fps886 fps709 fps576 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps837 fps670 fps544 fps
RTX 3070954 fps763 fps611 fps496 fps
RTX 4060862 fps689 fps551 fps448 fps
RTX 3060739 fps591 fps473 fps384 fps
GTX 1660 Super535 fps428 fps343 fps278 fps

4K performance

Steam Slug estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps882 fps717 fps
RTX 4090999 fps999 fps819 fps666 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps919 fps735 fps597 fps
RTX 5080999 fps867 fps693 fps563 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps814 fps651 fps529 fps
RTX 4070 Ti804 fps643 fps515 fps418 fps
RTX 4070689 fps551 fps441 fps358 fps
RX 7800 XT607 fps486 fps389 fps316 fps
RTX 3080591 fps473 fps378 fps307 fps
RTX 4060 Ti558 fps446 fps357 fps290 fps
RTX 3070509 fps407 fps326 fps265 fps
RTX 4060460 fps368 fps294 fps239 fps
RTX 3060394 fps315 fps252 fps205 fps
GTX 1660 Super286 fps228 fps183 fps148 fps

Minimum Hardware

Graphics Card
Minimum required

ATI Radeon 9600, Nvidia GeForce FX

amazon
Shop GPU
Processor
Minimum required

Intel Pentium 4 1.5 GHz, AMD Athlon XP 1.5 GHz

amazon
Shop CPU
Memory
Minimum required

1 GB

amazon
Shop RAM

* Amazon links are affiliate links. We may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Genres

About

Steam Slug, released in 2009, is a captivating steampunk third-person shooter that combines action and adventure elements to create a unique gaming experience. Players navigate through a richly detailed world filled with inventive enemies and mechanical contraptions, all while engaging in fast-paced combat. The game's distinct art style and immersive storyline make it a notable entry in the genre.

In terms of PC performance, Steam Slug is relatively accessible, with minimum hardware requirements that cater to a wide audience. To achieve decent frame rates, a machine with an entry-level GPU, scoring around 35 or higher, is recommended alongside a CPU score of at least 167 and a modest 1 GB of RAM. Players can expect smooth gameplay at low to medium graphics settings, making it easy for those with budget-friendly systems to enjoy the game without significant FPS drops.

If you're a fan of action-packed shooters with a unique aesthetic, Steam Slug is worth a try. Its intriguing gameplay and engaging storyline earn it positive ratings in the gaming community, ensuring a satisfying experience for players who appreciate adventure in a steampunk setting.

Performance profile

September 2009 release. Steam Slug targets mid-2000s-to-early-2010s hardware — any modern entry-level GPU (GTX 1650 tier or newer integrated graphics) handles it at 1080p Ultra without breaking a sweat.

Steam Slug is a narrative-driven experience — a rock-solid 60 FPS is plenty. Prioritise resolution and image quality (AA, anisotropic filtering) over chasing high-refresh framerates.

Extremely light — Steam Slug 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.

Screenshots

Related Games