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Backstab

Backstab

2023Easy to run

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1080p performance

Backstab 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 fps996 fps
RTX 4070999 fps999 fps999 fps854 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps999 fps926 fps752 fps
RTX 3080999 fps999 fps901 fps732 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps999 fps851 fps691 fps
RTX 3070999 fps970 fps776 fps630 fps
RTX 4060999 fps876 fps701 fps569 fps
RTX 3060938 fps751 fps601 fps488 fps
GTX 1660 Super680 fps544 fps435 fps354 fps

1440p performance

Backstab 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 fps946 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps999 fps920 fps747 fps
RTX 4070999 fps985 fps788 fps641 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps868 fps694 fps564 fps
RTX 3080999 fps845 fps676 fps549 fps
RTX 4060 Ti997 fps798 fps638 fps519 fps
RTX 3070909 fps727 fps582 fps473 fps
RTX 4060821 fps657 fps526 fps427 fps
RTX 3060704 fps563 fps450 fps366 fps
GTX 1660 Super510 fps408 fps327 fps265 fps

4K performance

Backstab estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps841 fps683 fps
RTX 4090999 fps976 fps781 fps634 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps876 fps701 fps569 fps
RTX 5080999 fps826 fps661 fps537 fps
RTX 4080 Super970 fps776 fps621 fps504 fps
RTX 4070 Ti766 fps613 fps491 fps399 fps
RTX 4070657 fps526 fps420 fps342 fps
RX 7800 XT579 fps463 fps370 fps301 fps
RTX 3080563 fps450 fps360 fps293 fps
RTX 4060 Ti532 fps425 fps340 fps277 fps
RTX 3070485 fps388 fps310 fps252 fps
RTX 4060438 fps350 fps280 fps228 fps
RTX 3060375 fps300 fps240 fps195 fps
GTX 1660 Super272 fps218 fps174 fps142 fps

Minimum Hardware

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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060

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Processor
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inter i7 2600x

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Memory
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8 GB

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Genres

AdventureIndieRole-playing (RPG)

About

Backstab, released in 2023, is an engaging adventure RPG that places players in the role of a samurai on a mysterious island. As you navigate through this immersive world, you'll encounter various NPCs who were teleported alongside you, creating a rich tapestry of interactions that evolve from conflict to camaraderie. This unique narrative-driven experience, where former enemies can become allies, sets Backstab apart in the indie gaming scene.

The game is designed to be accessible, with a minimum GPU requirement of an entry-level model that scores around 1599 on benchmark tests, making it suitable for a wide range of players. With a minimum of 8 GB of RAM, you can expect smooth performance at moderate graphics settings, allowing for decent FPS across various hardware setups. Whether you're using a low-tier GPU or something more powerful, Backstab should run well without heavy demands, letting players focus on the story rather than worrying about performance.

If you enjoy narrative-driven adventures and have a penchant for RPG elements, Backstab is worth considering. With its blend of intriguing storytelling and strategic character interactions, this game promises a memorable experience that aligns well with fans of the genre.

Performance profile

November 2023 release. As a current-generation title, Backstab pushes modern hardware — expect to need an RTX 40-series or RX 7000-series GPU to enjoy it at native 4K Ultra without leaning on upscaling.

RPGs like Backstab 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 — Backstab 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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