CastleMiner Z
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CastleMiner Z FPS by GPU
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1080p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 929 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 980 fps | 796 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 999 fps | 888 fps | 710 fps | 577 fps |
1440p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 920 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 895 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 846 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 949 fps | 771 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 857 fps | 696 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 999 fps | 918 fps | 735 fps | 597 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 832 fps | 666 fps | 533 fps | 433 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 929 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 876 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 822 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 800 fps | 650 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 857 fps | 686 fps | 557 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 944 fps | 755 fps | 604 fps | 491 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 918 fps | 735 fps | 588 fps | 478 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 867 fps | 694 fps | 555 fps | 451 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 791 fps | 633 fps | 506 fps | 411 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 714 fps | 571 fps | 457 fps | 371 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 612 fps | 490 fps | 392 fps | 318 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 444 fps | 355 fps | 284 fps | 231 fps |
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About
CastleMiner Z, released in 2011, is an action-adventure indie game that invites players into an infinite world brimming with exploration and danger. Players can craft weapons, build structures with blocks, and confront terrifying monsters in a voxel-based environment. Its notable blend of creativity and survival elements, set against a backdrop of randomly generated landscapes, provides a unique gaming experience that appeals to fans of sandbox-style gameplay.
In terms of PC performance, CastleMiner Z is quite accessible, requiring only an entry-level GPU with a minimum score of around 200 to run smoothly. Players can expect decent FPS even on older hardware, given its low requirements, which includes only 1 GB of RAM. To enhance performance and graphics settings, a dedicated GPU from the low end of the current tier can significantly improve the gaming experience while still maintaining stable frame rates.
Should you play CastleMiner Z? With a rating of 52/100, it may not be a mainstream hit, but fans of the action and indie genres could find enjoyment in its sandbox mechanics and exploration. If you're looking for a casual gaming experience with low system demands, this title is worth exploring.
Performance profile
November 2011 release. CastleMiner Z 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.
CastleMiner Z is a narrative-driven experience — a rock-solid 60 FPS is plenty. Prioritise resolution and image quality (AA, anisotropic filtering) over chasing high-refresh framerates.
Extremely light — CastleMiner Z 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.
