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Defunct

60/100
10 ratings2016Easy to run

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1080p performance

Defunct estimated FPS at 1080p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4070999 fps999 fps999 fps931 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps999 fps999 fps820 fps
RTX 3080999 fps999 fps982 fps798 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps999 fps927 fps753 fps
RTX 3070999 fps999 fps845 fps687 fps
RTX 4060999 fps955 fps764 fps620 fps
RTX 3060999 fps818 fps655 fps532 fps
GTX 1660 Super741 fps593 fps475 fps386 fps

1440p performance

Defunct estimated FPS at 1440p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps999 fps999 fps814 fps
RTX 4070999 fps999 fps859 fps698 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps946 fps757 fps615 fps
RTX 3080999 fps920 fps736 fps598 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps869 fps695 fps565 fps
RTX 3070991 fps793 fps634 fps515 fps
RTX 4060895 fps716 fps573 fps465 fps
RTX 3060767 fps614 fps491 fps399 fps
GTX 1660 Super556 fps445 fps356 fps289 fps

4K performance

Defunct estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps916 fps745 fps
RTX 4090999 fps999 fps851 fps691 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps955 fps764 fps620 fps
RTX 5080999 fps900 fps720 fps585 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps845 fps676 fps550 fps
RTX 4070 Ti835 fps668 fps535 fps434 fps
RTX 4070716 fps573 fps458 fps372 fps
RX 7800 XT631 fps505 fps404 fps328 fps
RTX 3080614 fps491 fps393 fps319 fps
RTX 4060 Ti580 fps464 fps371 fps301 fps
RTX 3070528 fps423 fps338 fps275 fps
RTX 4060477 fps382 fps305 fps248 fps
RTX 3060409 fps327 fps262 fps213 fps
GTX 1660 Super297 fps237 fps190 fps154 fps

Minimum Hardware

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NVIDIA GeForce GT 555M or AMD Radeon HD 6770M

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Processor
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2.6 GHz Single Core

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Memory
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2 GB

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Genres

About

Defunct, released in 2016, is an indie adventure game that immerses players in a vibrant, post-human world inhabited by robots. You take on the role of a broken robot who must navigate through this engaging environment, filled with challenges and obstacles, to return to a giant cargo ship. The game emphasizes flow and speed, making its unique mechanics and world-building notable within the adventure genre.

In terms of PC performance, Defunct is quite accessible, requiring at least an entry-level GPU with a minimum score of around 600 to achieve satisfactory performance. Players with a modest setup should expect solid FPS with low to medium graphics settings, making it a great option for those with older hardware. A minimum of 2 GB RAM is recommended, ensuring smooth gameplay without demanding high-end specifications, thus providing an easy benchmark for many gamers.

Should you play Defunct? If you appreciate indie titles that focus on exploration and speed, this game might be worth your time despite its mixed rating of 60/100. It's an enjoyable romp for fans of the adventure and racing genres, especially if you seek unique gameplay experiences without the need for a high-performance rig.

Performance profile

Released in January 2016, Defunct 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 Defunct 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 — Defunct 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.

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