Squad is Offworld Industries' realistic, team-based military tactical shooter. In massive 50v50 matches, players must move as a coordinated team under the command of a Squad Leader, communicate (via built-in voice chat), and build strategic bases and outposts. Unlike arcade-style shooters, elements like realistic ballistics, a limited HUD, long respawn times, and vehicle logistics (transporting weapons and ammo) make the game intensely tactical and slow-paced. It has gained a cult following among players who especially value team coordination and realism.
| Graphics Card (GPU) | Estimated FPS |
|---|---|
| RTX 4090 | 125 |
| RTX 4070 SUPER | 97 |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 78 |
| RTX 3060 | 70 |
| GTX 1660 SUPER | 56 |
Calculated at 1080p · High settings, with Ryzen 7 7700X held constant.
Minimum System Requirements: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 2GB / AMD Radeon HD 7870, Intel Core i5-2500K / AMD FX-8320, 8 GB. Recommended System Requirements: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 / AMD Radeon RX Vega 56, Intel Core i7-4770K / AMD Ryzen 5 1600, 16 GB.
With our reference setup (1080p, High settings, Ryzen 7 7700X), FPS Driver estimates about 125 FPS in Squad on the RTX 4090, 78 FPS on the RTX 4060 Ti and 56 FPS on the GTX 1660 SUPER. Pick your exact hardware in the calculator above for a personal estimate.
For Squad, the minimum configuration is NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 2GB / AMD Radeon HD 7870, Intel Core i5-2500K / AMD FX-8320, 8 GB, while the recommended one is NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 / AMD Radeon RX Vega 56, Intel Core i7-4770K / AMD Ryzen 5 1600, 16 GB. Minimum requirements are the least hardware needed to run the game at its lowest settings, usually around 30 FPS. Recommended requirements are the hardware suggested for a smoother experience at medium-high settings, typically around 60 FPS.
In fast competitive shooters like this, favour frame rate over looks: use low shadow and effects quality, keep textures moderate, and cap FPS slightly below your monitor's refresh rate for steadier frame times. Squad recommends 16 GB of RAM, so check your memory before changing any other setting. Keep your graphics card drivers up to date, lower a few graphics settings (shadows, reflections, draw distance), close unnecessary background apps, and try disabling V-Sync. If you're considering a hardware upgrade: Hardware By Game