Dear Esther: Landmark Edition
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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 | 961 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 824 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 999 fps | 919 fps | 735 fps | 597 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 | 953 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 927 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 875 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 982 fps | 798 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 887 fps | 721 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 999 fps | 951 fps | 761 fps | 618 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 862 fps | 689 fps | 551 fps | 448 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 | 961 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 906 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 851 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 828 fps | 673 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 887 fps | 710 fps | 577 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 977 fps | 782 fps | 625 fps | 508 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 951 fps | 761 fps | 608 fps | 494 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 898 fps | 718 fps | 575 fps | 467 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 819 fps | 655 fps | 524 fps | 426 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 739 fps | 592 fps | 473 fps | 385 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 634 fps | 507 fps | 406 fps | 330 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 460 fps | 368 fps | 294 fps | 239 fps |
Where to buy
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Minimum Hardware
NVIDIA GeForce 7600GT (256 MB), AMD Radeon X1600 XT (256 MB)
Intel Core 2 Duo E4600 (2 * 2400), AMD Athlon X2 4200+ (2 * 2200) or equivalent
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About
Dear Esther: Landmark Edition (2016) is a narrative-driven adventure game that reimagines the original indie classic using the Unity engine. Rather than traditional gameplay mechanics, it focuses on environmental storytelling and exploration across a mysterious, desolate island. The Landmark Edition adds a full audio remaster and Directors' Commentary mode, letting players discover the creative vision behind The Chinese Room's acclaimed work.
This is an extremely accessible title for PC gaming, requiring only 2GB of RAM minimum and placing minimal demands on your GPU. You can expect solid 60+ FPS performance on integrated graphics and budget-tier GPUs, making it ideal for benchmarking on lower-end systems. Even modest hardware from the past decade will run this game smoothly at high graphics settings, making performance testing straightforward across various PC configurations.
With a respectable 69/100 rating and its unique narrative focus, Dear Esther suits players interested in atmospheric indie experiences rather than traditional gameplay. If you appreciate story-driven adventures and artistic game design, it's absolutely worth exploring, especially since it's free to play.
Performance profile
Released in September 2016, Dear Esther: Landmark Edition 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.
Dear Esther: Landmark Edition is a narrative-driven experience — a rock-solid 60 FPS is plenty. Prioritise resolution and image quality (AA, anisotropic filtering) over chasing high-refresh framerates.
Extremely light — Dear Esther: Landmark Edition 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
'A deserted island... a lost man... memories of a fatal crash... a book written by a dying explorer.' Abandoning traditional gameplay for a pure story-driven experience, Dear Esther fuses its beautiful environments with a breathtaking soundtrack to tell a powerful story of love, loss, guilt and redemption.
