Benders In Space

PC requirements, performance and Steam Deck status

60 fps 1080p high: GeForce GTX 1630 (~240 fps, est.)
Steam Deck: Well above recommended · ~174 fps ultra (est.)

Check your PC →Estimate · medium confidence, ±20%

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Genres: Action, Indie, Simulation, Strategy
Release: Sep 22, 2026
Developer: mendlogames
Publisher: (mendlogames)

Mine the belts, colonize distant worlds, and choose your allies as three rival factions fight over a fractured frontier, then prestige through five starships and lead a joint fleet against the invading Dominion.

From the Steam store page

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Will Benders In Space run on your PC?

Graphics card or handheld

Processor

What you need for Benders In Space

Benders In Space needs about a GeForce GTX 1630 for 60 fps at 1080p high and a GeForce GTX 1630 at 1440p (pcgaming.io estimate, medium confidence, ±20%, model v0, data updated 2026-09-24).

Target	Graphics card (at least)	Processor (at least)
1080p · 60 fps · High	GeForce GTX 1630	Core i3-9100F
1080p · 144 fps · Medium	GeForce GTX 1630	Core i3-9100F
1440p · 60 fps · High	GeForce GTX 1630	Core i3-9100F
1440p · 120 fps · High	GeForce GTX 1630	Core i3-9100F
4K · 60 fps · High	GeForce GTX 1630	Core i3-9100F

Slowest current desktop parts (2020+ GPUs, 2019+ CPUs) our model expects to reach each target. Best GPUs for Benders In Space →

Estimated FPS on popular graphics cards (high preset)

Graphics card	1080p	1440p	4K
GeForce GTX 1650	300+	280	168
GeForce GTX 1060 6GB	300+	300+	235
GeForce RTX 2060 6GB	300+	300+	300+
Radeon RX 6600	300+	300+	300+
GeForce RTX 3060 12GB	300+	300+	300+
GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	300+	300+	300+
Radeon RX 7600	300+	300+	300+
GeForce RTX 4060	300+	300+	300+
GeForce RTX 3070	300+	300+	300+
GeForce RTX 4070	300+	300+	300+
Radeon RX 7800 XT	300+	300+	300+
GeForce RTX 5070	300+	300+	300+
Radeon RX 9070 XT	300+	300+	300+
GeForce RTX 4080	300+	300+	300+
GeForce RTX 5090	300+	300+	300+

Estimate · medium confidence, ±20%

Estimated FPS from our model (v0), based on the game's published requirements and relative GPU/CPU performance. Not measured. Real results vary with drivers, patches, and scenes. Values above 300 fps show as 300+. Data updated 2026-09-24.

Benders In Space system requirements

	Minimum	Recommended
OS	Windows 10 64-bit	Windows 10/11 64-bit
Processor	Dual-core 2.0 GHz No specific model named. Estimated from the legacy requirement.	Quad-core 2.5 GHz No specific model named. Estimated from the legacy requirement.
Graphics	Integrated graphics with OpenGL 3.3 support No specific model named. Estimated from the integrated requirement.	Any dedicated GPU or modern integrated graphics No specific model named. Estimated from the integrated requirement.
Memory	4 GB	8 GB
Storage	0.5 GB	0.5 GB

Source: Steam.

Benders In Space on handheld PCs

Handheld	Native resolution	Estimated FPS	Verdict
Steam Deck OLED	1280×800	174 ultra	Well above recommended
ROG Ally X	1920×1080	296 ultra	Well above recommended
ROG Xbox Ally X	1920×1080	300+ ultra	Well above recommended
Legion Go 2	1920×1200	300+ ultra	Well above recommended
MSI Claw 8 AI+	1920×1200	270 ultra	Well above recommended

Each handheld at its own screen resolution, on the best preset that holds 30 fps. Steam Deck verdicts are Valve's rating.

Details

Controller support: Keyboard & mouse
DLC: 1
Steam achievements: 100
Features: Single-playerMulti-playerCo-opOnline Co-opLAN Co-opSteam AchievementsCamera ComfortCustom Volume ControlsKeyboard Only OptionMouse Only OptionPlayable without Timed InputSave AnytimeTouch Only OptionPartial Controller SupportSteam CloudFamily Sharing
Languages (1): English

Latest news & patches

Steam Deck Support2026-09-19
The Firing Arc UpdatePatch2026-09-03
The Multiplayer UpdatePatch2026-09-01
The Distress Beacon UpdatePatch2026-08-31
The Old Stone UpdatePatch2026-08-29
Deep Space UpdatePatch2026-08-27

Official announcements via Steam.

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FAQ

Can Benders In Space run on a GTX 1650?

Yes. The GeForce GTX 1650 is well above Benders In Space's recommended spec. We estimate 300+ fps at 1080p high (range 300+, medium confidence, ±20%), GPU-limited. At 1440p high expect ~280 fps, so every preset holds 60 fps. Every preset on the GTX 1650.

Can Benders In Space run on Steam Deck?

Yes. The Steam Deck OLED meets Benders In Space's recommended spec. At its native 1280×800 we estimate ~174 fps on the ultra preset (range 139–209, medium confidence, ±20%). 60 fps is reachable on the ultra preset. Presets for 30/40/60 fps on Steam Deck OLED.

What graphics card do I need for Benders In Space at 1440p?

For 60 fps at 1440p high, our model points to a GeForce GTX 1630 or faster: ~168 fps (range 134–202, medium confidence, ±20%). At 1080p high a GeForce GTX 1630 is enough. 4K at 60 fps needs a GeForce GTX 1630. All are the slowest current desktop cards per target. Best GPUs for Benders In Space by brand.

Can I run Benders In Space on a laptop?

Yes, with a fast enough GPU. Of the 30 laptop GPUs we list, the GeForce GTX 1650 Laptop GPU is the slowest expected to reach 60 fps at 1080p high: 300+ fps (range 256–300+, medium confidence, ±20%). Benders In Space on the GeForce GTX 1650 Laptop GPU.

How much RAM does Benders In Space need?

The publisher's Steam listing asks for 4 GB of RAM minimum and 8 GB recommended for Benders In Space.

How much storage does Benders In Space take?

Benders In Space needs 0.5 GB of free storage according to the publisher's recommended spec on Steam. The minimum operating system is Windows 10 64-bit.