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Anomaly Defenders

Anomaly Defenders

52/100
7 ratings2014Easy to run

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1080p performance

Anomaly Defenders 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 fps999 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 3080999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 3070999 fps999 fps999 fps994 fps
RTX 4060999 fps999 fps999 fps898 fps
RTX 3060999 fps999 fps947 fps770 fps
GTX 1660 Super999 fps859 fps687 fps558 fps

1440p performance

Anomaly Defenders 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 fps999 fps
RTX 4070999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps999 fps999 fps890 fps
RTX 3080999 fps999 fps999 fps866 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps999 fps999 fps818 fps
RTX 3070999 fps999 fps918 fps746 fps
RTX 4060999 fps999 fps829 fps674 fps
RTX 3060999 fps888 fps711 fps577 fps
GTX 1660 Super805 fps644 fps515 fps419 fps

4K performance

Anomaly Defenders estimated FPS at 4K 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 fps898 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps999 fps847 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps979 fps795 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps967 fps774 fps629 fps
RTX 4070999 fps829 fps663 fps539 fps
RX 7800 XT913 fps730 fps584 fps475 fps
RTX 3080888 fps711 fps568 fps462 fps
RTX 4060 Ti839 fps671 fps537 fps436 fps
RTX 3070765 fps612 fps489 fps398 fps
RTX 4060691 fps553 fps442 fps359 fps
RTX 3060592 fps474 fps379 fps308 fps
GTX 1660 Super429 fps343 fps275 fps223 fps

Minimum Hardware

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Geforce 9600 GS, Radeon HD4000, Shader Model 3.0, 512 MB

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Processor
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Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo 2.4, AMD Athlon(TM) X2 2.8 Ghz

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Memory
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2 GB

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Genres

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Anomaly Defenders, released in 2014, marks the conclusion of the Anomaly series and is a unique entry in the action, indie, and strategy genres. This game flips the script on the Tower Offense sub-genre, allowing players to take on the role of aliens defending their homeworld from a human counterattack. With engaging gameplay that focuses on strategy and resource management, Anomaly Defenders offers a fresh twist to the established formula of its predecessors.

When it comes to PC performance, Anomaly Defenders is relatively accessible, requiring only an entry-level GPU with a minimum score of around 282 to run smoothly. Players with basic gaming rigs should expect reasonable FPS even at lower graphics settings, making it a suitable option for a wide audience. With just 2 GB of RAM needed, this game can perform well on machines that prioritize budget over high-end specifications.

If you're a fan of strategy games and looking for a unique experience, Anomaly Defenders is worth checking out despite its rating of 52/100. While it may not be a top contender in terms of critical acclaim, its innovative gameplay mechanics and distinct perspective on defense strategy can provide an enjoyable experience for enthusiasts of the genre.

Performance profile

Released in May 2014, Anomaly Defenders sits in the DirectX 11 generation. Comfortable on any modern mid-range GPU at 1440p; even an RTX 3050 or RX 6600 typically delivers 4K60 at High settings.

As a strategy title, Anomaly Defenders 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.

Extremely light — Anomaly Defenders 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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