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Calm Down, Stalin

Calm Down, Stalin

80/100
3 ratings2016Easy to run

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1080p performance

Calm Down, Stalin 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 fps986 fps
RTX 3080999 fps999 fps999 fps959 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps999 fps999 fps906 fps
RTX 3070999 fps999 fps999 fps826 fps
RTX 4060999 fps999 fps918 fps746 fps
RTX 3060999 fps984 fps787 fps639 fps
GTX 1660 Super891 fps713 fps570 fps464 fps

1440p performance

Calm Down, Stalin 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 fps979 fps
RTX 4070999 fps999 fps999 fps839 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps999 fps910 fps739 fps
RTX 3080999 fps999 fps885 fps719 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps999 fps836 fps679 fps
RTX 3070999 fps953 fps762 fps619 fps
RTX 4060999 fps861 fps689 fps559 fps
RTX 3060922 fps738 fps590 fps480 fps
GTX 1660 Super669 fps535 fps428 fps348 fps

4K performance

Calm Down, Stalin estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps999 fps895 fps
RTX 4090999 fps999 fps999 fps831 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps999 fps918 fps746 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps866 fps703 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps813 fps661 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps803 fps643 fps522 fps
RTX 4070861 fps689 fps551 fps448 fps
RX 7800 XT758 fps607 fps485 fps394 fps
RTX 3080738 fps590 fps472 fps384 fps
RTX 4060 Ti697 fps557 fps446 fps362 fps
RTX 3070635 fps508 fps407 fps330 fps
RTX 4060574 fps459 fps367 fps298 fps
RTX 3060492 fps393 fps315 fps256 fps
GTX 1660 Super357 fps285 fps228 fps185 fps

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1GB dedicated

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Calm Down, Stalin, released in 2016, is an indie game that combines strategy and humor in a unique way. Players take on the role of a leader who directly controls their hands to threaten adversaries with nuclear weapons while navigating the complexities of political life. The gameplay involves signing critical state documents, handling phone calls, and managing subordinates, all while mitigating stress through various quirks like smoking a pipe. This innovative concept sets it apart in the indie genre.

In terms of PC performance, Calm Down, Stalin is quite accessible, requiring only an entry-level GPU with a minimum score of around 800 to run effectively. Players can expect satisfactory frames per second (FPS) even on budget setups, as the game's graphics are not overly demanding. A minimum of 2 GB RAM is necessary, making this title suitable for a wide range of hardware configurations, from lower-tier systems to mid-range PCs, ensuring a smooth gaming experience.

If you're a fan of indie games and enjoy a mix of strategy and dark humor, Calm Down, Stalin, which has an 80/100 rating, is definitely worth a play. Its engaging mechanics and the lighthearted yet satirical take on leadership provide both entertainment and challenge, making it a solid addition to your gaming library.

Performance profile

Released in September 2016, Calm Down, Stalin sits in the DirectX 11 generation. Comfortable on any modern mid-range GPU at 1440p; even an RTX 3050 or RX 6600 typically delivers 4K60 at High settings.

Indie and casual titles are typically light on hardware. Calm Down, Stalin runs well on almost any modern GPU, including integrated graphics on recent laptops — you won't need a dedicated card for a smooth experience.

Extremely light — Calm Down, Stalin 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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