Jarred Defense
PC requirements, performance and Steam Deck status
- Minimum
- Intel HD Graphics 620 · Core i3-6100
- Recommended
- GeForce GTX 1050
- 60 fps 1080p high
- GeForce GTX 1630 (~60 fps, est.)
- Steam Deck
- Meets recommended · ~93 fps ultra (est.)
- Genres
- Strategy
- Release
- Sep 22, 2026
- Developer
- Jarred Cat Studios
- Publisher
- Jarred Cat Studios
A difficult maze-building tower defense about Yuki, a cat trapped in a teleporting jar. Protect it from robots and endure its unhelpful comments. Build your own paths, adapt as levels change, unlock powerful items, and uncover Yuki’s story. A love letter to Warcraft III custom maps.
Tower DefenseStrategy2DCuteTop-DownFunnyBase BuildingTacticalSci-fiCats
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What you need for Jarred Defense
Jarred Defense needs about a GeForce GTX 1630 for 60 fps at 1080p high and a Radeon RX 6400 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 | Radeon RX 6500 XT | Ryzen 5 3600 |
| 1440p · 60 fps · High | Radeon RX 6400 | Core i3-9100F |
| 1440p · 120 fps · High | Radeon RX 9050 4GB | Core i5-9400F |
| 4K · 60 fps · High | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB | Core i3-9100F |
Slowest current desktop parts (2020+ GPUs, 2019+ CPUs) our model expects to reach each target. Best GPUs for Jarred Defense →
Estimated FPS on popular graphics cards (high preset)
| Graphics card | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1650 | 100 | 70 | 42 |
| GeForce GTX 1060 6GB | 140 | 98 | 59 |
| GeForce RTX 2060 6GB | 210 | 147 | 88 |
| Radeon RX 6600 | 230 | 161 | 97 |
| GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | 250 | 175 | 105 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | 260 | 182 | 109 |
| Radeon RX 7600 | 290 | 203 | 122 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | 295 | 207 | 124 |
| GeForce RTX 3070 | 300+ | 241 | 145 |
| GeForce RTX 4070 | 300+ | 300+ | 183 |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT | 300+ | 300+ | 204 |
| GeForce RTX 5070 | 300+ | 300+ | 210 |
| Radeon RX 9070 XT | 300+ | 300+ | 273 |
| GeForce RTX 4080 | 300+ | 300+ | 284 |
| GeForce RTX 5090 | 300+ | 300+ | 300+ |
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.
Jarred Defense system requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 64-bit | Windows 10/11 64-bit |
| Processor | Intel Core i3-6100 / AMD FX-4350 or equivalent | Intel Core i5 / AMD Ryzen 5 or equivalent No specific model named. Estimated from the legacy requirement. |
| Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 620 / NVIDIA GTX 600 series / AMD Radeon R7 — any GPU supporting DirectX 11 | NVIDIA GTX 1050 / AMD RX 560 or better |
| Memory | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 0.2 GB | — |
| DirectX | Version 11 | — |
Source: Steam.
Jarred Defense on handheld PCs
| Handheld | Native resolution | Estimated FPS | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam Deck OLED | 1280×800 | 93 ultra | Meets recommended |
| ROG Ally X | 1920×1080 | 76 ultra | Well above recommended |
| ROG Xbox Ally X | 1920×1080 | 88 ultra | Well above recommended |
| Legion Go 2 | 1920×1200 | 79 ultra | Well above recommended |
| MSI Claw 8 AI+ | 1920×1200 | 79 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
- 0
- Steam achievements
- 8
- Features
- Single-playerSteam AchievementsCustom Volume ControlsMouse Only OptionPlayable without Timed InputStereo SoundSteam CloudStatsSteam LeaderboardsIncludes level editorFamily Sharing
- Languages (13)
- English, Japanese, German, Spanish - Spain, Czech, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Turkish, French, Italian, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Spanish - Latin America
Latest news & patches
- Update notes for v1.01Patch2026-09-23
- Level editor and Community Maps UpdatePatch2026-09-09
- Demo Version 1.72 is live on SteamPatch2026-08-10
- New Tower Upgrades, New Bosses - Jarred Defense Devlog 42026-04-10
Official announcements via Steam.
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FAQ
Can Jarred Defense run on a GTX 1650?
Yes. The GeForce GTX 1650 is well above Jarred Defense's recommended spec. We estimate ~100 fps at 1080p high (range 80–120, medium confidence, ±20%), GPU-limited. For 60 fps at 1440p, use the high preset (~70 fps on high). Every preset on the GTX 1650.
Can Jarred Defense run on Steam Deck?
Yes. The Steam Deck OLED meets Jarred Defense's recommended spec. At its native 1280×800 we estimate ~93 fps on the ultra preset (range 74–112, 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 Jarred Defense at 1440p?
For 60 fps at 1440p high, our model points to a Radeon RX 6400 or faster: ~70 fps (range 56–84, medium confidence, ±20%). At 1080p high a GeForce GTX 1630 is enough. 4K at 60 fps needs a GeForce RTX 3050 6GB. All are the slowest current desktop cards per target. Best GPUs for Jarred Defense by brand.
Can I run Jarred Defense 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: ~80 fps (range 64–96, medium confidence, ±20%). Jarred Defense on the GeForce GTX 1650 Laptop GPU.
How much RAM does Jarred Defense need?
The publisher's Steam listing asks for 4 GB of RAM minimum and 8 GB recommended for Jarred Defense.
How much storage does Jarred Defense take?
Jarred Defense needs 0.2 GB of free storage according to the publisher's minimum spec on Steam. The minimum operating system is Windows 10 64-bit.