Hyper Light Breaker
PC requirements, performance and Steam Deck status
- Minimum
- GeForce GTX 1050
- Recommended
- GeForce RTX 2080 Ti
- 60 fps 1080p high
- Radeon RX 7600 XT (~60 fps, est.)
- Steam Deck
- Steam Deck Verified · ~39 fps low (est.)
- Genres
- Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG, Early Access
- Release
- Jan 14, 2025
- Developer
- Heart Machine
- Publisher
- Arc Games
A brand-new entry in the Hyper Light franchise, Hyper Light Breaker is an open world rogue-like with a unique world fully realized in 3D for the first time.
ActionAdventureAction-AdventureRPGAction RPGStylizedOpen World3DThird PersonAtmospheric
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What you need for Hyper Light Breaker
Hyper Light Breaker needs about a Radeon RX 7600 XT for 60 fps at 1080p high and a GeForce RTX 3080 12GB 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 | Radeon RX 7600 XT | Core i3-9100F |
| 1080p · 144 fps · Medium | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super | Core i3-9100F |
| 1440p · 60 fps · High | GeForce RTX 3080 12GB | Core i3-9100F |
| 1440p · 120 fps · High | GeForce RTX 5090 | Core i3-9100F |
| 4K · 60 fps · High | GeForce RTX 5080 | Core i3-9100F |
Slowest current desktop parts (2020+ GPUs, 2019+ CPUs) our model expects to reach each target. Best GPUs for Hyper Light Breaker →
Estimated FPS on popular graphics cards (high preset)
| Graphics card | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1650 | 19 | 14 | 8 |
| GeForce GTX 1060 6GB | 27 | 19 | 11 |
| GeForce RTX 2060 6GB | 41 | 28 | 17 |
| Radeon RX 6600 | 45 | 31 | 19 |
| GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | 48 | 34 | 20 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | 50 | 35 | 21 |
| Radeon RX 7600 | 56 | 39 | 24 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | 57 | 40 | 24 |
| GeForce RTX 3070 | 67 | 47 | 28 |
| GeForce RTX 4070 | 84 | 59 | 35 |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT | 94 | 66 | 39 |
| GeForce RTX 5070 | 97 | 68 | 41 |
| Radeon RX 9070 XT | 126 | 88 | 53 |
| GeForce RTX 4080 | 131 | 91 | 55 |
| GeForce RTX 5090 | 208 | 146 | 87 |
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.
Hyper Light Breaker system requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | 2+ cores, 2.4Ghz+ No specific model named. Estimated from the legacy requirement. | 4+ cores, 3.6Ghz+ No specific model named. Estimated from the legacy requirement. |
| Graphics | Nvidia GTX 1050/1650 or AMD RX 560 | Nvidia GTX 2080ti, GTX 3060ti, AMD RX 6700 XT |
| Memory | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Notes | Specs are for 30 FPS | Specs are for 60 FPS |
Source: Steam.
Hyper Light Breaker on handheld PCs
Valve rating: Steam Deck Verified
Steam Deck · verified
- ✓Default controller configuration fully functional
- ✓Controller glyphs match Steam Deck device
- ✓Interface text is legible
- ✓Default configuration is performant
- ✗External controllers not supported primary player
Steam Machine · verified
- ✓Default controller configuration fully functional
- ✓Controller glyphs match device
- ✓Default configuration is performant
SteamOS · playable
- !Game startup functional
- ✗External controllers not supported primary player
| Handheld | Native resolution | Estimated FPS | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam Deck OLED | 1280×800 | 39 low | Steam Deck Verified |
| ROG Ally X | 1920×1080 | 31 low | Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU |
| ROG Xbox Ally X | 1920×1080 | 36 low | Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU |
| Legion Go 2 | 1920×1200 | 33 low | Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU |
| MSI Claw 8 AI+ | 1920×1200 | 33 low | Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU |
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
- Full
- DLC
- 0
- Features
- Single-playerMulti-playerCo-opOnline Co-opFull controller supportDualShock Controller SupportDualSense Controller SupportSteam CloudFamily Sharing
- Languages (11)
- English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Portuguese - Brazil, Traditional Chinese
Latest news & patches
- Development Status Update December 22, 2025Patch2025-12-22
- September Monthly Update Now Live – Patch Notes v0.7.2.132556Patch2025-09-23
- Hotfix Patch Notes - v0.7.129080Patch2025-08-22
- Double Down Update Now Live - Patch NotesPatch2025-08-20
- July Monthly Update Now Live – Patch Notes v0.6.4.125535Patch2025-07-29
- June Monthly Update Now Live – Patch Notes v0.6.2.120584 & Hotfix v0.6.3.121033Patch2025-06-16
Official announcements via Steam.
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FAQ
Can Hyper Light Breaker run on a GTX 1650?
Yes, at lower settings. The GeForce GTX 1650 meets Hyper Light Breaker's minimum spec but not the recommended one. We estimate ~33 fps at 1080p low (range 26–39, medium confidence, ±20%), GPU-limited. 60 fps at 1080p is out of reach. The cheapest current card for 60 fps at 1080p high is the Radeon RX 7600 XT (~60 fps). Every preset on the GTX 1650.
Can Hyper Light Breaker run on Steam Deck?
Yes. Valve rates Hyper Light Breaker Steam Deck Verified. At the Steam Deck OLED's native 1280×800 we estimate ~39 fps on the low preset (range 31–46, medium confidence, ±20%). Even 40 fps is out of reach at native resolution. Presets for 30/40/60 fps on Steam Deck OLED.
What graphics card do I need for Hyper Light Breaker at 1440p?
For 60 fps at 1440p high, our model points to a GeForce RTX 3080 12GB or faster: ~61 fps (range 49–73, medium confidence, ±20%). At 1080p high a Radeon RX 7600 XT is enough. 4K at 60 fps needs a GeForce RTX 5080. All are the slowest current desktop cards per target. Best GPUs for Hyper Light Breaker by brand.
Can I run Hyper Light Breaker on a laptop?
Yes, with a fast enough GPU. Of the 30 laptop GPUs we list, the Radeon RX 6800M is the slowest expected to reach 60 fps at 1080p high: ~60 fps (range 48–72, medium confidence, ±20%). The slowest one that meets the minimum spec, the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU, gets ~43 fps at 1080p low. Hyper Light Breaker on the Radeon RX 6800M.
How much RAM does Hyper Light Breaker need?
The publisher's Steam listing asks for 16 GB of RAM minimum and 16 GB recommended for Hyper Light Breaker.