Darkest of Days
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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 | 900 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 999 fps | 976 fps | 793 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 949 fps | 771 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 897 fps | 729 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 818 fps | 664 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 923 fps | 738 fps | 600 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 989 fps | 791 fps | 633 fps | 514 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 717 fps | 574 fps | 459 fps | 373 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 | 996 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 969 fps | 788 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 831 fps | 675 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 915 fps | 732 fps | 595 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 890 fps | 712 fps | 579 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 841 fps | 673 fps | 546 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 958 fps | 766 fps | 613 fps | 498 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 865 fps | 692 fps | 554 fps | 450 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 742 fps | 593 fps | 475 fps | 386 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 538 fps | 430 fps | 344 fps | 280 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 886 fps | 720 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 823 fps | 669 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 923 fps | 738 fps | 600 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 870 fps | 696 fps | 566 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 818 fps | 654 fps | 531 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 808 fps | 646 fps | 517 fps | 420 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 692 fps | 554 fps | 443 fps | 360 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 610 fps | 488 fps | 390 fps | 317 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 593 fps | 475 fps | 380 fps | 309 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 560 fps | 448 fps | 359 fps | 291 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 511 fps | 409 fps | 327 fps | 266 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 462 fps | 369 fps | 295 fps | 240 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 396 fps | 316 fps | 253 fps | 206 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 287 fps | 229 fps | 184 fps | 149 fps |
Where to buy
Darkest of Days
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Minimum Hardware
nVIDIA GeForce 6600 or ATI Radeon 9800 with at least 128 MB of video memory
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Genres
About
Darkest of Days is a 2009 action shooter that puts you in the role of a time-traveling soldier tasked with altering pivotal moments throughout history. The game blends fast-paced combat with a unique premise where you'll revisit mankind's most significant conflicts, from historical battles to modern warfare scenarios. It's an interesting concept that attempts to merge action gameplay with an unconventional narrative structure.
From a performance perspective, Darkest of Days is quite accessible on modern systems. The game requires only an entry-level GPU with a minimum score around 58, making it comfortable to run even on older or budget graphics cards. You'll easily achieve solid FPS performance on modest hardware, and the benchmark demands are minimal compared to contemporary titles, so graphics settings adjustments are rarely necessary for smooth gameplay.
If you're hunting for hidden gems, Darkest of Days offers an intriguing time-travel concept, though the 61/100 rating suggests the execution falls somewhat short of its ambitious premise. It's worth checking out if you enjoy action games and don't mind older graphics, but it won't be a standout experience for most players.
Performance profile
September 2009 release. Darkest of Days 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.
Action titles like Darkest of Days 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 — Darkest of Days 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.
Storyline
By fighting through terrible events such as The Battle of Antietam, the bloodiest conflict of the Civil War, and both World War I and II, the player will attempt to save certain key individuals who were never meant to become involved in these truly monstrous events and thereby change human history for the better.
