Curious Expedition
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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 | 968 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 830 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 999 fps | 926 fps | 740 fps | 602 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 | 959 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 934 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 882 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 989 fps | 804 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 894 fps | 726 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 999 fps | 957 fps | 766 fps | 622 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 868 fps | 694 fps | 555 fps | 451 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 | 968 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 913 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 857 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 834 fps | 678 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 894 fps | 715 fps | 581 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 984 fps | 787 fps | 630 fps | 512 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 957 fps | 766 fps | 613 fps | 498 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 904 fps | 723 fps | 579 fps | 470 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 824 fps | 660 fps | 528 fps | 429 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 745 fps | 596 fps | 477 fps | 387 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 638 fps | 511 fps | 409 fps | 332 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 463 fps | 370 fps | 296 fps | 241 fps |
Where to buy
Curious Expedition
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$4.49
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Minimum Hardware
1280x720 minimum resolution, OpenGL 2.0 Support, recommended dedicated graphics card with 128 MB of RAM
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About
Curious Expedition (2016) is a roguelike expedition simulator that blends strategy with turn-based exploration across procedurally generated 19th-century wilderness regions. You'll recruit famous historical figures as companions and manage resources while discovering new territories for fame, scientific achievement, and treasure. The indie RPG combines tactical decision-making with atmospheric storytelling in a unique setting that sets it apart from typical roguelikes.
This is an exceptionally accessible title that runs smoothly on modest hardware, making it ideal for budget gaming builds. With only 1 GB RAM minimum and low GPU demands, you'll easily maintain 60+ FPS on integrated graphics or entry-level discrete GPUs. Even older systems will handle Curious Expedition comfortably, so performance benchmarking isn't really necessary—this game prioritizes art direction and gameplay over demanding graphics, meaning you can tweak settings minimally and enjoy stable frame rates regardless of your PC's capability.
If you enjoy strategic roguelikes with personality and historical intrigue, Curious Expedition is worth your time despite its modest 77/100 rating. The unique blend of exploration, management, and narrative makes it a standout indie experience.
Performance profile
Released in September 2016, Curious Expedition 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.
As a strategy title, Curious Expedition 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 — Curious Expedition 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.
