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BreakThru

BreakThru

49/100
6 ratings1986Easy to run

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1080p performance

BreakThru 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

BreakThru 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

BreakThru 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/OpenGL 4.1 capable GPU

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Processor
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Intel Core2 Duo or better

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4 GB

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Genres

AdventureIndieRole-playing (RPG)

About

BreakThru, released in 1986, is a 2D side-scrolling vehicle shooter that brings a unique blend of adventure, indie elements, and RPG gameplay. Players take on the role of a daring hero tasked with racing, jumping, and blasting through five challenging levels filled with enemy defenses, including soldiers, vehicles, and aircraft. The game's notable features include its vibrant graphics and engaging levels set in diverse environments such as mountains, cities, and airfields.

For PC performance, BreakThru is accessible to a wide range of hardware, making it an excellent option for gamers with entry-level setups. The minimum GPU requirement is a basic graphics card with a score around 300, allowing many players to achieve smooth FPS even on lower-end machines. With just 4 GB of RAM, users can easily tweak graphics settings for an optimal gaming experience without needing powerful components.

Should you play BreakThru? With a rating of 49/100, this game appeals primarily to fans of classic indie and RPG titles, but it may fall short of expectations for modern gamers. If you enjoy vintage gaming experiences and are looking for a nostalgic adventure, it might still be worth a try.

Performance profile

Released in December 1986, BreakThru 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.

RPGs like BreakThru 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 — BreakThru 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.

Storyline

Accomplish your mission with your highly sophisticated assault vehicle to BREAK THRU each of the five enemy strongholds! Travel through the mountains, bridges and cities to reach the airfield. Impenetrable enemy forces impede your progress; tanks, helicopters, jeeps, landmines and more stand in your way. Press on, for all is lost if you fail to BREAK THRU!

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