Colossal Cave
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Colossal Cave FPS by GPU
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1080p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 387 fps | 309 fps | 247 fps | 201 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 359 fps | 287 fps | 230 fps | 187 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 322 fps | 258 fps | 206 fps | 167 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 304 fps | 243 fps | 194 fps | 158 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 285 fps | 228 fps | 183 fps | 148 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 225 fps | 180 fps | 144 fps | 117 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 193 fps | 155 fps | 124 fps | 100 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 170 fps | 136 fps | 109 fps | 89 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 166 fps | 133 fps | 106 fps | 86 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 156 fps | 125 fps | 100 fps | 81 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 143 fps | 114 fps | 91 fps | 74 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 129 fps | 103 fps | 82 fps | 67 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 110 fps | 88 fps | 71 fps | 57 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 80 fps | 64 fps | 51 fps | 42 fps |
1440p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 290 fps | 232 fps | 186 fps | 151 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 269 fps | 215 fps | 172 fps | 140 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 242 fps | 193 fps | 155 fps | 126 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 228 fps | 182 fps | 146 fps | 118 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 214 fps | 171 fps | 137 fps | 111 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 169 fps | 135 fps | 108 fps | 88 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 145 fps | 116 fps | 93 fps | 75 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 128 fps | 102 fps | 82 fps | 66 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 124 fps | 99 fps | 80 fps | 65 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 117 fps | 94 fps | 75 fps | 61 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 107 fps | 86 fps | 68 fps | 56 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 97 fps | 77 fps | 62 fps | 50 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 83 fps | 66 fps | 53 fps | 43 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 60 fps | 48 fps | 38 fps | 31 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 155 fps | 124 fps | 99 fps | 80 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 144 fps | 115 fps | 92 fps | 75 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 129 fps | 103 fps | 82 fps | 67 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 121 fps | 97 fps | 78 fps | 63 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 114 fps | 91 fps | 73 fps | 59 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 90 fps | 72 fps | 58 fps | 47 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 77 fps | 62 fps | 49 fps | 40 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 68 fps | 54 fps | 44 fps | 35 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 66 fps | 53 fps | 42 fps | 34 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 63 fps | 50 fps | 40 fps | 33 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 57 fps | 46 fps | 37 fps | 30 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 52 fps | 41 fps | 33 fps | 27 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 44 fps | 35 fps | 28 fps | 23 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 32 fps | 26 fps | 20 fps | 17 fps |
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Colossal Cave, released in 2023, is a first-person, single-player 3D adventure that pays homage to the classic text-based game that began a genre. Developed by legendary creators Roberta and Ken Williams, this reimagining aims to capture the sense of exploration and puzzle-solving that defined the original. With its blend of adventure, casual gameplay, and strategy elements, Colossal Cave invites players to immerse themselves in its rich narrative and stunning environments.
In terms of PC performance, Colossal Cave is designed to be accessible, requiring only an entry-level GPU with a minimum score of around 8153 and 4 GB of RAM. This means many gamers can expect solid performance, with favorable FPS in moderate graphics settings on a variety of systems. For those looking to maximize their experience, a mid-tier GPU will easily deliver a smoother gameplay experience while revealing the game's vibrant graphics and intricate details.
If you enjoy adventure titles with a nostalgic twist, Colossal Cave comes highly recommended. Its blend of modern graphics and classic gameplay appeals to both newcomers and fans of the original, making it a worthy addition to your gaming library.
Performance profile
January 2023 release. As a current-generation title, Colossal Cave pushes modern hardware — expect to need an RTX 40-series or RX 7000-series GPU to enjoy it at native 4K Ultra without leaning on upscaling.
As a strategy title, Colossal Cave 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.
Mid-range territory. An RTX 3060 or RX 6700 XT delivers 60 FPS at 1080p High in Colossal Cave. For 1440p Ultra you'll want an RTX 4060 Ti / RX 7700 XT; 4K Ultra needs an RTX 4070 Ti or faster.
