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Backspace Bouken

Backspace Bouken

70/100
0 ratings2019Easy to run

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1080p performance

Backspace Bouken 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 fps962 fps
RTX 3080999 fps999 fps999 fps936 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps999 fps999 fps884 fps
RTX 3070999 fps999 fps992 fps806 fps
RTX 4060999 fps999 fps896 fps728 fps
RTX 3060999 fps960 fps768 fps624 fps
GTX 1660 Super870 fps696 fps557 fps452 fps

1440p performance

Backspace Bouken 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 fps956 fps
RTX 4070999 fps999 fps999 fps819 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps999 fps888 fps722 fps
RTX 3080999 fps999 fps864 fps702 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps999 fps816 fps663 fps
RTX 3070999 fps930 fps744 fps605 fps
RTX 4060999 fps840 fps672 fps546 fps
RTX 3060900 fps720 fps576 fps468 fps
GTX 1660 Super653 fps522 fps418 fps339 fps

4K performance

Backspace Bouken estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps999 fps874 fps
RTX 4090999 fps999 fps998 fps811 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps999 fps896 fps728 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps845 fps686 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps992 fps794 fps645 fps
RTX 4070 Ti980 fps784 fps627 fps510 fps
RTX 4070840 fps672 fps538 fps437 fps
RX 7800 XT740 fps592 fps474 fps385 fps
RTX 3080720 fps576 fps461 fps374 fps
RTX 4060 Ti680 fps544 fps435 fps354 fps
RTX 3070620 fps496 fps397 fps322 fps
RTX 4060560 fps448 fps358 fps291 fps
RTX 3060480 fps384 fps307 fps250 fps
GTX 1660 Super348 fps278 fps223 fps181 fps

Minimum Hardware

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Intel HD 6000 or newer with DX10 capabilities

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Processor
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Modern 2.0GHz CPU (or something close to it)

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Memory
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1 GB

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Genres

ActionAdventureIndieRole-playing (RPG)

About

Backspace Bouken, released in 2019, is an indie action-adventure RPG that combines old-school dungeon crawling with a unique twist: players must type their way through absurd encounters and solve mysterious puzzles. Notable for its engaging narrative and retro-inspired visuals, this game invites players to hone their typing skills while navigating quirky challenges in a whimsical setting.

In terms of PC performance, Backspace Bouken is quite accessible, demanding only an entry-level GPU and 1 GB of RAM to run smoothly. Players using hardware that meets this minimum requirement, typically GPUs scoring around 877 or higher, can expect decent FPS even at lower graphics settings. The game's lightweight design means it can deliver a satisfying performance on budget systems, making it a viable choice for casual gamers.

Given its 70/100 rating, Backspace Bouken is worth a try for fans of the genre seeking a fresh take on RPG mechanics. Its inventive gameplay offers a fun and engaging experience, making it a solid addition to your gaming library, especially if you appreciate typing-based challenges.

Performance profile

December 2019 release. Backspace Bouken 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.

RPGs like Backspace Bouken stress VRAM during long sessions — texture streaming, mods and open-world traversal inflate memory use over time. 8 GB VRAM is a practical floor; 12 GB+ is worth the headroom at 1440p and above.

Extremely light — Backspace Bouken 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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