Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap
PC requirements, performance and Steam Deck status
- Minimum
- GeForce GTX 1080
- Recommended
- GeForce RTX 3060 12GB
- 60 fps 1080p high
- GeForce RTX 3060 12GB (~60 fps, est.)
- Steam Deck
- Steam Deck Verified · ~36 fps medium (est.)
- Genres
- Action, Indie, Strategy
- Release
- Jan 28, 2025
- Developer
- Robot Entertainment
- Publisher
- Robot Entertainment
Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap combines chaotic third-person combat with devious trap-laying strategy. Enjoy endless replayability as your War Mage grows stronger through roguelite progression. Repel relentless orc hordes solo or with up to 4 players.
Tower DefenseCo-opRogueliteThird-Person ShooterActionStrategyPhysicsFunnyFantasyPvE
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What you need for Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap
Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap needs about a GeForce RTX 3060 12GB for 60 fps at 1080p high and a Radeon RX 6750 XT 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 RTX 3060 12GB | Core i3-9100F |
| 1080p · 144 fps · Medium | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti | Ryzen 5 5600X |
| 1440p · 60 fps · High | Radeon RX 6750 XT | Core i3-9100F |
| 1440p · 120 fps · High | GeForce RTX 5080 | Ryzen 9 3900X |
| 4K · 60 fps · High | Radeon RX 7900 XT | Core i3-9100F |
Slowest current desktop parts (2020+ GPUs, 2019+ CPUs) our model expects to reach each target. Best GPUs for Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap →
Estimated FPS on popular graphics cards (high preset)
| Graphics card | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1650 | 24 | 17 | 10 |
| GeForce GTX 1060 6GB | 34 | 24 | 14 |
| GeForce RTX 2060 6GB | 50 | 35 | 21 |
| Radeon RX 6600 | 55 | 39 | 23 |
| GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | 60 | 42 | 25 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | 62 | 44 | 26 |
| Radeon RX 7600 | 70 | 49 | 29 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | 71 | 50 | 30 |
| GeForce RTX 3070 | 83 | 58 | 35 |
| GeForce RTX 4070 | 104 | 73 | 44 |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT | 116 | 81 | 49 |
| GeForce RTX 5070 | 120 | 84 | 50 |
| Radeon RX 9070 XT | 156 | 109 | 66 |
| GeForce RTX 4080 | 162 | 113 | 68 |
| GeForce RTX 5090 | 258 | 181 | 108 |
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.
Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap system requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 | Windows 10 |
| Processor | Intel i5 6th Gen No specific model named. Estimated from the legacy requirement. | Intel i7: 8 Core/16 Thread CPU at ~3.6 GHZ No specific model named. Estimated from the legacy requirement. |
| Graphics | Nvidia GTX 1080 / AMD Radeon RX 570 8 GB | Nvidia 3060 with 12 GB / AMD Radeon 6700 XT, 12 GB |
| Memory | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Video memory | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 15 GB | 15 GB |
Source: Steam.
Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap 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
Steam Machine · verified
- ✓Default controller configuration fully functional
- ✓Controller glyphs match device
- ✓Default configuration is performant
SteamOS · playable
- !Game startup functional
| Handheld | Native resolution | Estimated FPS | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam Deck OLED | 1280×800 | 36 medium | Steam Deck Verified |
| ROG Ally X | 1920×1080 | 30 medium | Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU |
| ROG Xbox Ally X | 1920×1080 | 34 medium | Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU |
| Legion Go 2 | 1920×1200 | 31 medium | Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU |
| MSI Claw 8 AI+ | 1920×1200 | 31 medium | 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
- 2
- Steam achievements
- 30
- Series
- Orcs Must Die
- Features
- Single-playerMulti-playerCo-opOnline Co-opCross-Platform MultiplayerSteam AchievementsFull controller supportSteam CloudFamily Sharing
- Languages (15)
- English, French, Italian, German, Czech, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Turkish, Ukrainian, Spanish - Latin America, Thai
Full audio: English
Latest news & patches
- Orctoberfest (NEW UPDATE) - LIVE NOW!Patch2025-09-23
- Challenge Accepted - Coming Soon: New Ways to Play!2025-09-12
- State of Slay (NEW UPDATE) - LIVE NOW!Patch2025-07-29
- Orcs Must Die! x YouTooz - Official Plushie Orders Live2025-06-25
- Magnum Orcus Update (LIVE NOW) - New Map, Lore, & More!Patch2025-06-12
- Gnomecoming Update (LIVE NOW) - New Content & More!Patch2025-05-02
Official announcements via Steam.
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FAQ
Can Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap run on a GTX 1650?
No. The GeForce GTX 1650 is below Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap's minimum spec (GeForce GTX 1080). Our model still estimates ~41 fps at 1080p low (range 33–49, medium confidence, ±20%), but cards below the minimum may not be supported. The cheapest current card for 60 fps at 1080p high is the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB (~60 fps). Every preset on the GTX 1650.
Can Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap run on Steam Deck?
Yes. Valve rates Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap Steam Deck Verified. At the Steam Deck OLED's native 1280×800 we estimate ~36 fps on the medium preset (range 28–43, medium confidence, ±20%). Our spec-based model is conservative for games tuned for Steam Deck; Valve's test result comes first. 60 fps is out of reach; 40 fps works on low. Presets for 30/40/60 fps on Steam Deck OLED.
What graphics card do I need for Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap at 1440p?
For 60 fps at 1440p high, our model points to a Radeon RX 6750 XT or faster: ~60 fps (range 48–72, medium confidence, ±20%). At 1080p high a GeForce RTX 3060 12GB is enough. 4K at 60 fps needs a Radeon RX 7900 XT. All are the slowest current desktop cards per target. Best GPUs for Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap by brand.
Can I run Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap on a laptop?
Yes, with a fast enough GPU. Of the 30 laptop GPUs we list, the GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU 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 ~53 fps at 1080p low. Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap on the GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU.
How much RAM does Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap need?
The publisher's Steam listing asks for 8 GB of RAM minimum and 16 GB recommended for Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap. For the graphics card it lists video memory of 8 GB at minimum and 12 GB recommended.
How much storage does Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap take?
Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap needs 15 GB of free storage according to the publisher's recommended spec on Steam. The minimum operating system is Windows 10.