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A Dump in the Dark

A Dump in the Dark

60/100
1 ratings2017Easy to run

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1080p performance

A Dump in the Dark estimated FPS at 1080p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps907 fps725 fps589 fps
RTX 4090999 fps842 fps674 fps547 fps
RX 7900 XTX945 fps756 fps605 fps491 fps
RTX 5080891 fps712 fps570 fps463 fps
RTX 4080 Super837 fps669 fps535 fps435 fps
RTX 4070 Ti661 fps529 fps423 fps344 fps
RTX 4070567 fps453 fps363 fps295 fps
RX 7800 XT499 fps399 fps320 fps260 fps
RTX 3080486 fps389 fps311 fps253 fps
RTX 4060 Ti459 fps367 fps294 fps239 fps
RTX 3070418 fps335 fps268 fps218 fps
RTX 4060378 fps302 fps242 fps196 fps
RTX 3060324 fps259 fps207 fps168 fps
GTX 1660 Super235 fps188 fps150 fps122 fps

1440p performance

A Dump in the Dark estimated FPS at 1440p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090850 fps680 fps544 fps442 fps
RTX 4090789 fps632 fps505 fps410 fps
RX 7900 XTX708 fps567 fps453 fps368 fps
RTX 5080668 fps534 fps427 fps347 fps
RTX 4080 Super627 fps502 fps402 fps326 fps
RTX 4070 Ti496 fps397 fps317 fps258 fps
RTX 4070425 fps340 fps272 fps221 fps
RX 7800 XT374 fps300 fps240 fps195 fps
RTX 3080364 fps291 fps233 fps189 fps
RTX 4060 Ti344 fps275 fps220 fps179 fps
RTX 3070314 fps251 fps201 fps163 fps
RTX 4060283 fps227 fps181 fps147 fps
RTX 3060243 fps194 fps155 fps126 fps
GTX 1660 Super176 fps141 fps113 fps92 fps

4K performance

A Dump in the Dark estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090453 fps363 fps290 fps236 fps
RTX 4090421 fps337 fps269 fps219 fps
RX 7900 XTX378 fps302 fps242 fps196 fps
RTX 5080356 fps285 fps228 fps185 fps
RTX 4080 Super335 fps268 fps214 fps174 fps
RTX 4070 Ti264 fps212 fps169 fps138 fps
RTX 4070227 fps181 fps145 fps118 fps
RX 7800 XT200 fps160 fps128 fps104 fps
RTX 3080194 fps155 fps124 fps101 fps
RTX 4060 Ti184 fps147 fps117 fps95 fps
RTX 3070167 fps134 fps107 fps87 fps
RTX 4060151 fps121 fps97 fps79 fps
RTX 3060130 fps104 fps83 fps67 fps
GTX 1660 Super94 fps75 fps60 fps49 fps

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GTX 580

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i5

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8 GB

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About

"A Dump in the Dark" (2017) is an indie adventure game that offers a unique blend of horror and strategy, immersing players in an alternative version of Earth filled with nightmarish creatures. As you navigate through dark environments, you'll rely on your wits and a touch of humor to survive horrifying encounters. This charmingly bizarre simulator challenges players to think strategically while grappling with its unsettling atmosphere.

In terms of PC performance, "A Dump in the Dark" is quite accessible, making it suitable for a range of systems. The game requires a minimum of 8 GB RAM and an entry-level GPU with a minimum score of around 4631 to maintain adequate FPS. For better performance and a smoother visual experience, consider using a mid-tier GPU to push the graphics settings and enjoy a more engaging experience while exploring its eerie world.

Should you play it? With a modest rating of 60/100, the game appeals primarily to fans of quirky indie titles and those who appreciate unorthodox gameplay mechanics. While it may not be a blockbuster hit, if you enjoy strategy and sim games with a unique twist, "A Dump in the Dark" could still be worth a try.

Performance profile

January 2017 release. A Dump in the Dark was built around the GTX 10-series / RX Vega era. Current-gen mid-range cards (RTX 4060 / RX 7600) are overkill at 1080p and handle 1440p Ultra comfortably.

As a strategy title, A Dump in the Dark is typically CPU-bound rather than GPU-bound — single-thread CPU performance dictates framerate during large-scale battles, end-game saves and late-game AI turns. A fast modern 6-core will help more than a GPU upgrade.

Entry-level hardware target. A GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT reaches 60 FPS at 1080p Medium in A Dump in the Dark; an RTX 4060 comfortably sustains 1440p Ultra. 4K Ultra 60 FPS needs an RTX 4070 or better.

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