Dark and Light
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Dark and Light FPS by GPU
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1080p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 513 fps | 411 fps | 328 fps | 267 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 477 fps | 381 fps | 305 fps | 248 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 428 fps | 342 fps | 274 fps | 222 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 403 fps | 323 fps | 258 fps | 210 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 379 fps | 303 fps | 242 fps | 197 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 299 fps | 239 fps | 192 fps | 156 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 257 fps | 205 fps | 164 fps | 133 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 226 fps | 181 fps | 145 fps | 118 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 220 fps | 176 fps | 141 fps | 114 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 208 fps | 166 fps | 133 fps | 108 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 189 fps | 152 fps | 121 fps | 98 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 171 fps | 137 fps | 109 fps | 89 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 147 fps | 117 fps | 94 fps | 76 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 106 fps | 85 fps | 68 fps | 55 fps |
1440p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 385 fps | 308 fps | 246 fps | 200 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 357 fps | 286 fps | 229 fps | 186 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 321 fps | 257 fps | 205 fps | 167 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 302 fps | 242 fps | 194 fps | 157 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 284 fps | 227 fps | 182 fps | 148 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 225 fps | 180 fps | 144 fps | 117 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 192 fps | 154 fps | 123 fps | 100 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 170 fps | 136 fps | 109 fps | 88 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 165 fps | 132 fps | 106 fps | 86 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 156 fps | 125 fps | 100 fps | 81 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 142 fps | 114 fps | 91 fps | 74 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 128 fps | 103 fps | 82 fps | 67 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 110 fps | 88 fps | 70 fps | 57 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 80 fps | 64 fps | 51 fps | 41 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 205 fps | 164 fps | 131 fps | 107 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 191 fps | 152 fps | 122 fps | 99 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 171 fps | 137 fps | 109 fps | 89 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 161 fps | 129 fps | 103 fps | 84 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 152 fps | 121 fps | 97 fps | 79 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 120 fps | 96 fps | 77 fps | 62 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 103 fps | 82 fps | 66 fps | 53 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 90 fps | 72 fps | 58 fps | 47 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 88 fps | 70 fps | 56 fps | 46 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 83 fps | 66 fps | 53 fps | 43 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 76 fps | 61 fps | 48 fps | 39 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 68 fps | 55 fps | 44 fps | 36 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 59 fps | 47 fps | 38 fps | 30 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 43 fps | 34 fps | 27 fps | 22 fps |
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About
Dark and Light, released in 2017, is an ambitious sandbox RPG that immerses players in a world influenced by powerful elemental forces. This action-adventure game offers a unique blend of crafting, building, and skill development, allowing players to explore a beautifully designed landscape filled with mythical creatures. With over 100 abilities to unlock, Dark and Light stands out as an engaging title for those who enjoy expansive role-playing experiences.
For PC gamers looking to run Dark and Light smoothly, the game is relatively accessible. The minimum requirements include an entry-level GPU with a benchmark score of around 6138 and at least 8 GB of RAM. Players aiming for optimal performance and FPS should consider mid-tier GPUs to achieve better graphics settings and a stable frame rate, especially in multiplayer scenarios where the game can demand more resources.
While Dark and Light has a mixed rating of 50/100, its combination of RPG mechanics and open-world exploration may appeal to fans of the genre. If you appreciate early access titles that offer a vast playground filled with discovery, it could be worth trying despite its challenges and performance considerations.
Performance profile
July 2017 release. Dark and Light was built around the GTX 10-series / RX Vega era. Current-gen mid-range cards (RTX 4060 / RX 7600) are overkill at 1080p and handle 1440p Ultra comfortably.
Simulation titles like Dark and Light are heavily CPU-dependent — physics, AI and world state dominate the frame budget. Prioritise a CPU with strong single-thread performance and fast RAM over raw GPU power.
Mid-range territory. An RTX 3060 or RX 6700 XT delivers 60 FPS at 1080p High in Dark and Light. For 1440p Ultra you'll want an RTX 4060 Ti / RX 7700 XT; 4K Ultra needs an RTX 4070 Ti or faster.
Storyline
Ages ago, Gaia was attacked by dark forces and collapsed, plunging the world into darkness. Many sought exodus to Alpha, one of Gaia’s satellite planets - unwittingly (or for some, perhaps intentionally) bringing the dark forces along with them. As a result, Alpha’s atmosphere has been adversely affected, causing some strange occurrences on the planet during the night. During the day, Alpha’s landscape is peaceful, but once the sun sets, the planet immediately plunges into chaos. Occasionally, the remnants of Gaia will block out the sun, causing an eclipse on Alpha, resulting in a violent, bloodthirsty frenzy among the Alpha’s native creature. Eclipses also provide an opportunity to obtain incredibly rare magical resources, so players must learn to survive during eclipses if they want to thrive.
