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Cards of the Dead

Cards of the Dead

2021Easy to run

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1080p performance

Cards of the Dead 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

Cards of the Dead 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

Cards of the Dead 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

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Minimum required

256mb Video Memory, capable of Shader Model 2.0+

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2.00 GHz

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1 GB

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Genres

About

Cards of the Dead, released in 2021, is an innovative survival card game that uniquely blends action, adventure, and strategy elements. Players must navigate a thrilling zombie apocalypse by strategically playing cards to fight off hordes and escape imminent threats. This indie title stands out for its engaging mechanics and the need for thoughtful decision-making, making it a notable addition to the genre.

In terms of PC performance, Cards of the Dead is quite accessible. The game has a minimum GPU requirement of around 200 score, which means even entry-level graphics cards should deliver respectable FPS. Users with integrated GPUs or low-end dedicated GPUs can expect to enjoy the game at lower graphics settings, ensuring a smooth experience without needing high-end hardware. For optimal performance, a budget-friendly GPU from the mid-range tier would be a wise choice.

If you’re a fan of RPGs or strategy games with a survival twist, then Cards of the Dead is worth your time. With its positive reception among players and an engaging gameplay loop, it offers a refreshing experience for those looking to test their strategic skills against the undead.

Performance profile

Released in October 2021, Cards of the Dead targets RTX 20/30-series and RX 6000-era hardware. A current mid-range GPU (RTX 4060 Ti / RX 7700 XT) is the sweet spot for 1440p Ultra; 4K needs a high-end card.

As a strategy title, Cards of the Dead 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 — Cards of the Dead 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

The infection is advancing by the minute and getting the vaccine is humanity's only hope. Do everything in your power to fight off the hordes of zombies piling up in the streets to make your way to the biological complex and retrieve the sample. Live the story of Rick, Selena and Dan, three interconnected stories on which it depends to get the vaccine to stop the infection.

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