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Afterthought

Afterthought

2021Easy to run

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1080p performance

Afterthought estimated FPS at 1080p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4070999 fps999 fps999 fps931 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps999 fps999 fps820 fps
RTX 3080999 fps999 fps982 fps798 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps999 fps927 fps753 fps
RTX 3070999 fps999 fps845 fps687 fps
RTX 4060999 fps955 fps764 fps620 fps
RTX 3060999 fps818 fps655 fps532 fps
GTX 1660 Super741 fps593 fps475 fps386 fps

1440p performance

Afterthought estimated FPS at 1440p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps999 fps999 fps814 fps
RTX 4070999 fps999 fps859 fps698 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps946 fps757 fps615 fps
RTX 3080999 fps920 fps736 fps598 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps869 fps695 fps565 fps
RTX 3070991 fps793 fps634 fps515 fps
RTX 4060895 fps716 fps573 fps465 fps
RTX 3060767 fps614 fps491 fps399 fps
GTX 1660 Super556 fps445 fps356 fps289 fps

4K performance

Afterthought estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps916 fps745 fps
RTX 4090999 fps999 fps851 fps691 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps955 fps764 fps620 fps
RTX 5080999 fps900 fps720 fps585 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps845 fps676 fps550 fps
RTX 4070 Ti835 fps668 fps535 fps434 fps
RTX 4070716 fps573 fps458 fps372 fps
RX 7800 XT631 fps505 fps404 fps328 fps
RTX 3080614 fps491 fps393 fps319 fps
RTX 4060 Ti580 fps464 fps371 fps301 fps
RTX 3070528 fps423 fps338 fps275 fps
RTX 4060477 fps382 fps305 fps248 fps
RTX 3060409 fps327 fps262 fps213 fps
GTX 1660 Super297 fps237 fps190 fps154 fps

Minimum Hardware

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DirectX 9.0c compatible video card

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Intel Core i5 2.30GHz (or equivalent)

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4 GB

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Genres

MusicPlatformRacingIndie

About

Afterthought, released in 2021, is an indie title that masterfully blends music, platforming, and racing elements into an engaging gameplay experience. Players navigate through intricately designed levels, honing their skills in speedrunning while exploring diverse playstyles and abilities. The game's stunning visuals and eclectic soundtrack contribute to its unique charm, making it a notable addition to the indie gaming scene.

When it comes to PC performance, Afterthought is relatively accessible, requiring only an entry-level GPU to achieve playable frame rates. With a minimum GPU score of around 600, gamers can expect satisfactory FPS even on modest hardware configurations. For optimal performance, it’s recommended to operate with at least 4 GB of RAM, allowing for smoother gameplay and the highest graphics settings that showcase the game’s vibrant art style.

If you enjoy innovative gameplay that combines music and platforming, Afterthought is worth considering. Its strong ratings in the indie genre and emphasis on speedrunning can offer a rewarding challenge for players seeking a fresh experience in the gaming landscape.

Performance profile

Released in November 2021, Afterthought targets RTX 20/30-series and RX 6000-era hardware. A current mid-range GPU (RTX 4060 Ti / RX 7700 XT) is the sweet spot for 1440p Ultra; 4K needs a high-end card.

Racing games like Afterthought are latency-critical — input-to-screen responsiveness is everything. Target a locked 60 FPS minimum (ideally 120 FPS on a high-refresh display) with VSync off or G-Sync/FreeSync active.

Extremely light — Afterthought runs at 60 FPS 1080p on any integrated GPU (Intel Iris Xe, AMD Radeon Graphics) or a decade-old discrete card like the GTX 1050. A current-gen RTX 4060 pushes 4K Ultra without effort.

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