Direct Hit: Missile War
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Direct Hit: Missile War FPS by GPU
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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 | 989 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 848 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 999 fps | 946 fps | 757 fps | 615 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 | 980 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 954 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 901 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 821 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 913 fps | 742 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 999 fps | 978 fps | 783 fps | 636 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 887 fps | 709 fps | 567 fps | 461 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 | 989 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 933 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 876 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 852 fps | 692 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 913 fps | 730 fps | 593 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 804 fps | 643 fps | 523 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 978 fps | 783 fps | 626 fps | 509 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 924 fps | 739 fps | 591 fps | 480 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 842 fps | 674 fps | 539 fps | 438 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 761 fps | 609 fps | 487 fps | 396 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 652 fps | 522 fps | 417 fps | 339 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 473 fps | 378 fps | 303 fps | 246 fps |
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About
Direct Hit: Missile War, released in 2014, is an indie strategy game that offers a unique twist to traditional real-time strategy gameplay. Instead of the typical units familiar to RTS fans, players customize and launch missiles in a combat scenario that emphasizes strategy over reflexes. This game sets itself apart from the sea of Command and Conquer clones by introducing separate player maps, creating a fresh take on the genre.
In terms of performance, Direct Hit: Missile War is quite accessible, requiring only an entry-level GPU with a benchmark score around 51. Players will find that systems equipped with at least 2 GB of RAM can comfortably run the game, allowing for decent performance even on modest hardware. Expect an FPS that remains stable, making it suitable for those who may not have the latest GPU technology but still want an engaging experience without the significant demands of more graphically intense titles.
Given its rating of 40/100, Direct Hit: Missile War may not appeal to everyone. However, for indie strategy enthusiasts looking for unique gameplay mechanics, it could still be worth a try, especially if you're keen on experimenting with lighter titles outside mainstream offerings.
Performance profile
Released in July 2014, Direct Hit: Missile War 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, Direct Hit: Missile War 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 — Direct Hit: Missile War 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.
