Thread the Wall
PC requirements, performance and Steam Deck status
- Minimum
- Intel HD Graphics 520 · Core i3-6100
- Recommended
- GeForce GTX 1050 Ti · Core i5-8400
- 60 fps 1080p high
- GeForce GTX 1630 (~60 fps, est.)
- Steam Deck
- Meets recommended · ~71 fps ultra (est.)
- Genres
- Action, Casual, Indie
- Release
- Sep 23, 2026
- Developer
- Plain Studio
- Publisher
- Plain Studio
Twist eight joints in 45-degree steps, match the silhouette in the wall, and launch at 144 km/h. A mouse-only pose-matching runner with 30 hand-built walls, an endless gauntlet, and a two-lane race where you punch and kick through cracked panels.
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What you need for Thread the Wall
Thread the Wall 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 9 5950X |
| 1440p · 60 fps · High | Radeon RX 6400 | Core i3-9100F |
| 1440p · 120 fps · High | Radeon RX 9050 4GB | Core i5-11400 |
| 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 Thread the Wall →
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.
Thread the Wall system requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 64-bit | Windows 11 64-bit |
| Processor | Intel Core i3-6100 / AMD FX-6300 or equivalent | Intel Core i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 2600 or equivalent |
| Graphics | Vulkan 1.0 capable GPU (Intel HD Graphics 520 / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti / AMD Radeon R7 260X or equivalent) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti / AMD Radeon RX 560 or better |
| Memory | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 0.2 GB | 0.2 GB |
| Notes | 1280x720 or higher. Vulkan required (Godot 4 Forward+ renderer). | 1920x1080 at 60 fps. |
Source: Steam.
Thread the Wall on handheld PCs
| Handheld | Native resolution | Estimated FPS | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam Deck OLED | 1280×800 | 71 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
- Features
- Single-playerKeyboard Only OptionMouse Only OptionPlayable without Timed InputFamily Sharing
- Languages (2)
- English, Japanese
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FAQ
Can Thread the Wall run on a GTX 1650?
Yes. The GeForce GTX 1650 is well above Thread the Wall'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 Thread the Wall run on Steam Deck?
Yes. The Steam Deck OLED meets Thread the Wall's recommended spec. At its native 1280×800 we estimate ~71 fps on the ultra preset (range 57–85, 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 Thread the Wall 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 Thread the Wall by brand.
Can I run Thread the Wall 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%). Thread the Wall on the GeForce GTX 1650 Laptop GPU.
How much RAM does Thread the Wall need?
The publisher's Steam listing asks for 4 GB of RAM minimum and 8 GB recommended for Thread the Wall.
How much storage does Thread the Wall take?
Thread the Wall needs 0.2 GB of free storage according to the publisher's recommended spec on Steam. The minimum operating system is Windows 10 64-bit.