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Brainfuck

Brainfuck

2018Easy to run

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1080p performance

Brainfuck 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 fps988 fps
RTX 4060999 fps999 fps999 fps892 fps
RTX 3060999 fps999 fps941 fps765 fps
GTX 1660 Super999 fps853 fps682 fps554 fps

1440p performance

Brainfuck 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 fps884 fps
RTX 3080999 fps999 fps999 fps860 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps999 fps999 fps813 fps
RTX 3070999 fps999 fps912 fps741 fps
RTX 4060999 fps999 fps824 fps669 fps
RTX 3060999 fps882 fps706 fps574 fps
GTX 1660 Super800 fps640 fps512 fps416 fps

4K performance

Brainfuck estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4090999 fps999 fps999 fps994 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps999 fps999 fps892 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps999 fps841 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps973 fps790 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps961 fps769 fps625 fps
RTX 4070999 fps824 fps659 fps535 fps
RX 7800 XT907 fps725 fps580 fps472 fps
RTX 3080882 fps706 fps565 fps459 fps
RTX 4060 Ti833 fps667 fps533 fps433 fps
RTX 3070760 fps608 fps486 fps395 fps
RTX 4060686 fps549 fps439 fps357 fps
RTX 3060588 fps471 fps376 fps306 fps
GTX 1660 Super426 fps341 fps273 fps222 fps

Minimum Hardware

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DirectX 9.0c compatible video card

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2-core processor

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1 GB

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About

Brainfuck, released in 2018, is a unique indie game that combines casual gameplay with strategy and simulation elements. This title serves as an interactive simulator for one of the smallest complete programming languages in existence. Players engage with its straightforward mechanics, mastering just eight commands, which allows them to create programs equivalent in capability to codes written in modern programming languages.

In terms of PC performance, Brainfuck is highly accessible and can run efficiently on entry-level hardware. With a minimum GPU requirement of around 300 points, gamers can expect decent FPS even on lower-end machines. A GPU that slots into the entry-level category should be sufficient for smooth gameplay, while players with slightly better setups will enjoy enhanced performance and potentially higher graphics settings, making for an overall improved experience.

If you're intrigued by casual strategy games or programming concepts, Brainfuck is definitely worth a try. While it may not yet have widespread acclaim, its unique premise and engaging mechanics make it a standout choice for those looking to challenge their problem-solving skills in a gaming context.

Performance profile

September 2018 release. Brainfuck 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.

As a strategy title, Brainfuck 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 — Brainfuck 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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