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Covid Carl

Covid Carl

2022Easy to run

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1080p performance

Covid Carl 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 fps963 fps
RTX 3060999 fps999 fps999 fps825 fps
GTX 1660 Super999 fps921 fps737 fps598 fps

1440p performance

Covid Carl 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 fps954 fps
RTX 3080999 fps999 fps999 fps929 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps999 fps999 fps877 fps
RTX 3070999 fps999 fps984 fps800 fps
RTX 4060999 fps999 fps889 fps722 fps
RTX 3060999 fps952 fps762 fps619 fps
GTX 1660 Super863 fps690 fps552 fps449 fps

4K performance

Covid Carl 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 fps963 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps999 fps908 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps999 fps853 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps999 fps830 fps674 fps
RTX 4070999 fps889 fps711 fps578 fps
RX 7800 XT979 fps783 fps626 fps509 fps
RTX 3080952 fps762 fps610 fps495 fps
RTX 4060 Ti899 fps720 fps576 fps468 fps
RTX 3070820 fps656 fps525 fps426 fps
RTX 4060741 fps593 fps474 fps385 fps
RTX 3060635 fps508 fps406 fps330 fps
GTX 1660 Super460 fps368 fps295 fps239 fps

Minimum Hardware

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Intel HD Graphics or AMD (formerly ATI) Radeon HD Graphics (Discrete): Nvidia GeForce 9600 GT or AMD Radeon HD 2400

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Processor
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Dual Core CPU

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Memory
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2 GB

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Genres

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Covid Carl, released in 2022, is a captivating Metroidvania/Contra-style 2D side-scrolling shooter that combines engaging gameplay with a lighthearted story centered around the pandemic theme. Players navigate through ten levels packed with action and formidable boss fights, showcasing a unique blend of nostalgia and modern design elements, making it a standout title in the indie gaming scene.

When it comes to PC performance, Covid Carl is quite accessible. It requires a minimum GPU score of around 114, making an entry-level GPU sufficient for decent performance. Players can expect playable FPS even on lower settings with 2 GB of RAM, which opens the door for casual gamers and those on a budget to enjoy this title without needing high-end hardware. For optimal visuals and smoother gameplay, a mid-tier GPU is recommended.

Should you dive into Covid Carl? If you're a fan of indie action games, this title is definitely worth your time, especially given its retro-inspired gameplay and engaging level design. With positive reviews highlighting its fun mechanics, it’s suitable for both hardcore gamers and those looking for an entertaining experience.

Performance profile

Released in October 2022, Covid Carl 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.

Action titles like Covid Carl reward high framerates for visual clarity during combat. A mid-range modern GPU at 1440p 60–120 FPS is the practical sweet spot; VRR (G-Sync/FreeSync) smooths out drops during heavy effects.

Extremely light — Covid Carl 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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