Death Stair
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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 | 884 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 999 fps | 959 fps | 779 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 933 fps | 758 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 881 fps | 716 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 803 fps | 653 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 907 fps | 726 fps | 590 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 972 fps | 778 fps | 622 fps | 505 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 705 fps | 564 fps | 451 fps | 366 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 | 979 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 952 fps | 774 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 816 fps | 663 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 899 fps | 719 fps | 584 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 875 fps | 700 fps | 569 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 826 fps | 661 fps | 537 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 942 fps | 753 fps | 603 fps | 490 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 850 fps | 680 fps | 544 fps | 442 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 729 fps | 583 fps | 467 fps | 379 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 528 fps | 423 fps | 338 fps | 275 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 871 fps | 708 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 809 fps | 657 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 907 fps | 726 fps | 590 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 855 fps | 684 fps | 556 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 803 fps | 643 fps | 522 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 794 fps | 635 fps | 508 fps | 413 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 680 fps | 544 fps | 435 fps | 354 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 599 fps | 479 fps | 384 fps | 312 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 583 fps | 467 fps | 373 fps | 303 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 551 fps | 441 fps | 352 fps | 286 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 502 fps | 402 fps | 321 fps | 261 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 454 fps | 363 fps | 290 fps | 236 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 389 fps | 311 fps | 249 fps | 202 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 282 fps | 225 fps | 180 fps | 147 fps |
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About
Death Stair, released in 2016, is a unique local multiplayer game that combines elements of racing and sport in an indie format. Designed for up to four players, it features one player racing up a challenging staircase while the other three attempt to thwart their progress using a variety of unconventional ammo types. This engaging gameplay harkens back to the days of split-screen multiplayer, making it a notable choice for those seeking fun, competitive experiences with friends in the same room.
In terms of PC performance, Death Stair is quite accessible, requiring only an entry-level GPU with a benchmark score of around 947 and a minimum of 2 GB of RAM. This means that even budget gaming setups should be able to achieve satisfactory FPS on low to mid graphics settings, allowing for smooth competitive play. For optimal performance, players may consider GPUs such as the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 or AMD Radeon HD 7750, ensuring the game runs fluidly without significant frame drops.
Should you play it? With a rating of 50/100, Death Stair may not appeal to everyone, but its genre and local multiplayer focus could still attract fans of indie games looking for light-hearted fun. If you enjoy racing games that emphasize social interaction, this title offers an entertaining way to reminisce about classic couch gaming.
Performance profile
Released in August 2016, Death Stair 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.
Racing games like Death Stair are latency-critical — input-to-screen responsiveness is everything. Target a locked 60 FPS minimum (ideally 120 FPS on a high-refresh display) with VSync off or G-Sync/FreeSync active.
Extremely light — Death Stair 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.
