DeadCore
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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 | 950 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 858 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 906 fps | 736 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 999 fps | 821 fps | 657 fps | 533 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 | 966 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 851 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 828 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 962 fps | 782 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 877 fps | 713 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 991 fps | 792 fps | 644 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 999 fps | 849 fps | 679 fps | 552 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 769 fps | 616 fps | 492 fps | 400 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 | 957 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 858 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 996 fps | 809 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 936 fps | 760 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 925 fps | 740 fps | 601 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 991 fps | 792 fps | 634 fps | 515 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 873 fps | 698 fps | 558 fps | 454 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 849 fps | 679 fps | 543 fps | 442 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 802 fps | 642 fps | 513 fps | 417 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 731 fps | 585 fps | 468 fps | 380 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 660 fps | 528 fps | 423 fps | 343 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 566 fps | 453 fps | 362 fps | 294 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 410 fps | 328 fps | 263 fps | 213 fps |
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Minimum Hardware
NVIDIA GeForce 8800GT with 512 Mo RAM, ATI Radeon HD 3850 with 512 Mo RAM
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About
DeadCore is a fast-paced first-person shooter and platformer hybrid released in 2014 that blends action with verticality-focused level design. You'll climb a mysterious tower shrouded in fog while navigating between combat encounters and challenging platforming sections. The game's unique fusion of genres and dreamlike aesthetic make it stand out in the indie action space, though it maintains a modest critical reception with a 63/100 rating.
DeadCore runs smoothly on modest hardware, making it very accessible for budget gaming setups. Entry-level GPUs with a benchmark score around 401 can handle the game comfortably, while CPUs scoring roughly 154 will meet minimum requirements with just 3 GB of RAM. You can expect solid FPS performance even on older graphics cards, and the game scales well with better hardware if you want to maximize visual quality or push higher frame rates.
If you enjoy indie shooters with platforming mechanics and don't mind a shorter, more experimental experience, DeadCore is worth trying given its low performance requirements. However, the middling critical score suggests it's better suited as a curious diversion rather than a must-play title.
Performance profile
Released in October 2014, DeadCore 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.
Action titles like DeadCore 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 — DeadCore 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
You wake up after a long fall through magnetic storms to find yourself facing a gigantic Tower standing in the middle of the void. You don’t know who you are or where you are but soon cryptic messages start floating around you: you understand that you have to find way to climb the Tower, and you have to hurry. So begins your journey to the top, a journey that will eventually allow you to solve the mystery surrounding this strange and abstract world...
