The official Steam page lists Windows 10 64-bit, 8 GB of memory, a GTX 1050 Ti or RX 580-class GPU, and 20 GB of available storage as the minimum PC target for Duskfade.
Official minimum requirements
| Component | Minimum | | --- | --- | | Operating system | Windows 10 64-bit | | Processor | Intel Core i5-8400 or AMD Ryzen 5 1500X | | Memory | 8 GB RAM | | Graphics | NVIDIA GTX 1050 Ti 4 GB or AMD RX 580 4 GB | | DirectX | Version 12 | | Storage | 20 GB available space |
Minimum specifications normally mean the game is expected to run, not that every setting will be high or every demanding scene will maintain a preferred frame rate. Steam does not attach a specific resolution, graphics preset, or frame-rate target to the minimum list.
Official recommended requirements
| Component | Recommended | | --- | --- | | Operating system | Windows 10 or Windows 11 | | Processor | Intel Core i7-9700 or AMD Ryzen 5 2600X | | Memory | 16 GB RAM | | Graphics | NVIDIA RTX 2060 8 GB or AMD RX 5700 8 GB | | DirectX | Version 12 | | Storage | 20 GB available space |
The recommended list doubles the memory requirement to 16 GB and moves the GPU target to an RTX 2060 or RX 5700. If your computer sits between the two tables, begin with conservative graphics settings and increase quality after checking actual performance.
Storage and installation planning
Steam requires 20 GB of available space. Leave additional free space for temporary installation files, updates, shader caches, and normal operating-system activity. A drive with exactly 20 GB free may meet the written requirement but still be inconvenient during patches.
The store page does not state that an SSD is mandatory. An SSD can still improve general loading behavior on many PC games, but this guide will not claim a Duskfade-specific loading advantage without a verified benchmark.
Controller support
Steam lists full controller support and specifically identifies Xbox controllers. This does not mean other controllers are unsupported, only that the page provides an explicit Xbox-controller label. Check Steam Input and the in-game control menu for your exact device.
The PC version also supports Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, and Family Sharing. Steam Deck is marked Verified, which is useful if you want a handheld PC option without selecting the Switch 2 edition.
Before you buy
Compare your exact CPU and GPU model, not only the brand name. Laptop graphics chips can perform differently from desktop cards with similar names. Update graphics drivers, make sure Windows is 64-bit, and confirm DirectX 12 support. If you are near the minimum, use Steam’s current refund rules as the authoritative policy rather than relying on an unofficial guide’s summary.
Verified sources
- Official Steam store page — minimum and recommended requirements, storage, controller support, and Steam features.
- Official Steam FAQ — developer statement that performance improved since the demo and confirmation of Steam Deck verification.