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Blockade

Blockade

78/100
6 ratings1976Easy to run

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1080p performance

Blockade 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 fps999 fps
RTX 4060999 fps999 fps999 fps929 fps
RTX 3060999 fps999 fps980 fps796 fps
GTX 1660 Super999 fps888 fps710 fps577 fps

1440p performance

Blockade 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 fps920 fps
RTX 3080999 fps999 fps999 fps895 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps999 fps999 fps846 fps
RTX 3070999 fps999 fps949 fps771 fps
RTX 4060999 fps999 fps857 fps696 fps
RTX 3060999 fps918 fps735 fps597 fps
GTX 1660 Super832 fps666 fps533 fps433 fps

4K performance

Blockade 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 fps929 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps999 fps876 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps999 fps822 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps999 fps800 fps650 fps
RTX 4070999 fps857 fps686 fps557 fps
RX 7800 XT944 fps755 fps604 fps491 fps
RTX 3080918 fps735 fps588 fps478 fps
RTX 4060 Ti867 fps694 fps555 fps451 fps
RTX 3070791 fps633 fps506 fps411 fps
RTX 4060714 fps571 fps457 fps371 fps
RTX 3060612 fps490 fps392 fps318 fps
GTX 1660 Super444 fps355 fps284 fps231 fps

Minimum Hardware

Graphics Card
Minimum required

DirectX 9.0c compatible video card

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Processor
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Pentium 4 2.4 GHz

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Memory
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1 GB

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About

Blockade, released in 1976, is an innovative action game that defined early arcade gaming. Developed by Gremlin, this free-to-play indie title allows up to four players to navigate a black-and-white grid while leaving a solid line behind them. The objective is straightforward: avoid crashing into your own or your opponents' lines, with players turning at 90-degree angles to outmaneuver each other. Its simple yet addictive gameplay laid the foundation for competitive multiplayer experiences.

When it comes to PC performance, Blockade is highly accessible and doesn't demand high-end hardware, making it perfect for casual gamers. To ensure smooth gameplay and optimal FPS, a minimum of 1GB RAM and an entry-level GPU with a benchmark score of around 200 is recommended. Most modern integrated graphics should handle this title well, allowing players to focus on strategy and fun rather than worrying about lowering graphics settings.

With a solid rating of 78/100, Blockade is certainly worth a try for fans of retro gaming and casual multiplayer experiences. Its unique mechanics and competitive nature make it a timeless classic that can still entertain players today.

Performance profile

Released in October 1976, Blockade 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.

MMO-style titles like Blockade pile up draw calls in crowded hubs and raid zones. CPU single-thread performance often caps your framerate in cities even with a flagship GPU; a fast CPU matters more than a faster card.

Extremely light — Blockade 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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