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Call of Cthulhu: The Wasted Land

Call of Cthulhu: The Wasted Land

50/100
1 ratings2012Easy to run

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1080p performance

Call of Cthulhu: The Wasted Land 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

Call of Cthulhu: The Wasted Land 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

Call of Cthulhu: The Wasted Land 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

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OpenGL compatible

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Intel 1.6GHz Processor or equivalent

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1 GB

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Call of Cthulhu: The Wasted Land, released in 2012, is a turn-based strategy and role-playing game that immerses players in a narrative driven by the cosmic horrors of H.P. Lovecraft's mythos. Set during World War One, it challenges a team of investigators and soldiers to confront ancient, malevolent forces that threaten humanity. The game merges elements of action, adventure, and strategy, appealing to both fans of the original tabletop RPG and newcomers alike.

In terms of PC performance, Call of Cthulhu: The Wasted Land is relatively accessible, making it a good choice for gamers with entry-level hardware. With a minimum GPU requirement of ~300 in score, you could expect to run the game comfortably on older graphics cards while achieving decent FPS. For optimal performance, a GPU within the low-end spectrum should suffice, along with at least 1 GB of RAM to ensure smooth gameplay without lag or stuttering.

While the game has received a mixed rating of 50/100, those interested in its unique blend of RPG mechanics and horror-themed storytelling may still find value in the experience. If you're a fan of indie titles and enjoy strategic gameplay set in a disturbing yet fascinating universe, Call of Cthulhu: The Wasted Land could be worth a try, especially given its low system requirements.

Performance profile

January 2012 release. Call of Cthulhu: The Wasted Land targets mid-2000s-to-early-2010s hardware — any modern entry-level GPU (GTX 1650 tier or newer integrated graphics) handles it at 1080p Ultra without breaking a sweat.

As a strategy title, Call of Cthulhu: The Wasted Land 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 — Call of Cthulhu: The Wasted Land 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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