Alien
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Alien FPS by GPU
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1080p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 855 fps | 684 fps | 547 fps | 445 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 794 fps | 635 fps | 508 fps | 413 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 713 fps | 570 fps | 456 fps | 371 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 672 fps | 538 fps | 430 fps | 349 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 631 fps | 505 fps | 404 fps | 328 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 499 fps | 399 fps | 319 fps | 259 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 428 fps | 342 fps | 274 fps | 222 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 377 fps | 301 fps | 241 fps | 196 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 367 fps | 293 fps | 235 fps | 191 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 346 fps | 277 fps | 222 fps | 180 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 316 fps | 253 fps | 202 fps | 164 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 285 fps | 228 fps | 182 fps | 148 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 244 fps | 195 fps | 156 fps | 127 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 177 fps | 142 fps | 113 fps | 92 fps |
1440p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 641 fps | 513 fps | 411 fps | 334 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 596 fps | 477 fps | 381 fps | 310 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 535 fps | 428 fps | 342 fps | 278 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 504 fps | 403 fps | 323 fps | 262 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 473 fps | 379 fps | 303 fps | 246 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 374 fps | 299 fps | 239 fps | 195 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 321 fps | 257 fps | 205 fps | 167 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 283 fps | 226 fps | 181 fps | 147 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 275 fps | 220 fps | 176 fps | 143 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 260 fps | 208 fps | 166 fps | 135 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 237 fps | 189 fps | 152 fps | 123 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 214 fps | 171 fps | 137 fps | 111 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 183 fps | 147 fps | 117 fps | 95 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 133 fps | 106 fps | 85 fps | 69 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 342 fps | 274 fps | 219 fps | 178 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 318 fps | 254 fps | 203 fps | 165 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 285 fps | 228 fps | 182 fps | 148 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 269 fps | 215 fps | 172 fps | 140 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 253 fps | 202 fps | 162 fps | 131 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 200 fps | 160 fps | 128 fps | 104 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 171 fps | 137 fps | 109 fps | 89 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 151 fps | 121 fps | 96 fps | 78 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 147 fps | 117 fps | 94 fps | 76 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 138 fps | 111 fps | 89 fps | 72 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 126 fps | 101 fps | 81 fps | 66 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 114 fps | 91 fps | 73 fps | 59 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 98 fps | 78 fps | 63 fps | 51 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 71 fps | 57 fps | 45 fps | 37 fps |
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About
"Alien," released in 1982, is an adventure and casual indie game that marked a significant moment in gaming history. Developed by Fox Video Games, this title is essentially a reimagined version of the classic Pac-Man, infused with elements from the iconic 1979 film. Players navigate the USCSS Nostromo, collecting Alien eggs while dodging menacing Alien drones, offering a unique blend of nostalgia and cinematic lore that has garnered a score of 74/100.
When it comes to PC performance, "Alien" is fairly accessible, making it suitable for gamers with entry-level hardware. The minimum GPU requirement is around a score of 6138, allowing for decent FPS even on lower-end systems. With a minimum of 2 GB RAM required, players can expect smooth gameplay at lower graphics settings, making this title an easy choice for those looking to enjoy retro gaming without investing in high-end components.
If you're curious about classic titles, "Alien" is worth your time, especially if you appreciate adventure and casual genres. Its solid rating and engaging gameplay provide a unique experience, especially for fans of the film. Whether for a quick gaming session or nostalgic endeavor, this title’s charm and simplicity can still captivate audiences today.
Performance profile
Released in November 1982, Alien predates modern GPU acceleration as we know it today. It runs effortlessly on virtually any current hardware, including integrated graphics and entry-level laptops — framerate is limited by the engine, not the GPU.
Alien is a narrative-driven experience — a rock-solid 60 FPS is plenty. Prioritise resolution and image quality (AA, anisotropic filtering) over chasing high-refresh framerates.
Mid-range territory. An RTX 3060 or RX 6700 XT delivers 60 FPS at 1080p High in Alien. For 1440p Ultra you'll want an RTX 4060 Ti / RX 7700 XT; 4K Ultra needs an RTX 4070 Ti or faster.
