Defend Your Crypt
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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 | 951 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 815 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 999 fps | 909 fps | 728 fps | 591 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 | 943 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 917 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 866 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 972 fps | 790 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 878 fps | 713 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 999 fps | 941 fps | 753 fps | 611 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 853 fps | 682 fps | 546 fps | 443 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 | 951 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 897 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 843 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 820 fps | 666 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 878 fps | 702 fps | 571 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 967 fps | 774 fps | 619 fps | 503 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 941 fps | 753 fps | 602 fps | 489 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 889 fps | 711 fps | 569 fps | 462 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 810 fps | 648 fps | 518 fps | 421 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 732 fps | 585 fps | 468 fps | 380 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 627 fps | 502 fps | 401 fps | 326 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 455 fps | 364 fps | 291 fps | 236 fps |
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About
Defend Your Crypt, released in 2016, is an indie strategy and puzzle game that challenges players to protect their treasures from tomb raiders. As the Pharaoh, you'll have to strategically place traps to fend off ambitious thieves trying to plunder your crypt. This unique gameplay adds depth to the strategy genre, making it a noteworthy title for fans of puzzle-solving and resource management.
When it comes to PC performance, Defend Your Crypt is quite accessible. The game only requires an entry-level GPU with a minimum score of around 141 and a CPU score of approximately 154, meaning that players with modest setups can still enjoy decent gameplay. With just 1 GB of RAM needed, players can expect smooth FPS on lower to medium graphics settings, making it an ideal choice for budget-conscious gamers looking for solid performance without high-end hardware.
Should you play it? With a rating of 50/100, Defend Your Crypt provides a mix of fun strategy and puzzle elements that may appeal to a niche audience. If you enjoy thinking creatively and strategizing your defenses against clever challenges, this game might be worth exploring despite its average rating.
Performance profile
Released in July 2016, Defend Your Crypt 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.
As a strategy title, Defend Your Crypt is typically CPU-bound rather than GPU-bound — single-thread CPU performance dictates framerate during large-scale battles, end-game saves and late-game AI turns. A fast modern 6-core will help more than a GPU upgrade.
Extremely light — Defend Your Crypt 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.
