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DLC Quest

DLC Quest

70/100
57 ratings2011Easy to run

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1080p performance

DLC Quest 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 fps999 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 3080999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 3070999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4060999 fps999 fps999 fps968 fps
RTX 3060999 fps999 fps999 fps830 fps
GTX 1660 Super999 fps926 fps740 fps602 fps

1440p performance

DLC Quest 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 fps999 fps
RTX 4070999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps999 fps999 fps959 fps
RTX 3080999 fps999 fps999 fps934 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps999 fps999 fps882 fps
RTX 3070999 fps999 fps989 fps804 fps
RTX 4060999 fps999 fps894 fps726 fps
RTX 3060999 fps957 fps766 fps622 fps
GTX 1660 Super868 fps694 fps555 fps451 fps

4K performance

DLC Quest estimated FPS at 4K 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 fps968 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps999 fps913 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps999 fps857 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps999 fps834 fps678 fps
RTX 4070999 fps894 fps715 fps581 fps
RX 7800 XT984 fps787 fps630 fps512 fps
RTX 3080957 fps766 fps613 fps498 fps
RTX 4060 Ti904 fps723 fps579 fps470 fps
RTX 3070824 fps660 fps528 fps429 fps
RTX 4060745 fps596 fps477 fps387 fps
RTX 3060638 fps511 fps409 fps332 fps
GTX 1660 Super463 fps370 fps296 fps241 fps

Minimum Hardware

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Minimum required

DirectX 9, Shader Model 2.0, 128MB

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Processor
Minimum required

1.6 GHz

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Memory
Minimum required

1 GB

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About

DLC Quest is a 2011 indie comedy game that satirizes the gaming industry's obsession with downloadable content and monetization practices. The retro-style platformer tasks you with saving the world and getting the girl, but here's the twist: you need to purchase DLC coins just to unlock basic features like animations, sound effects, and even the ability to pause the game. It's a clever, tongue-in-cheek commentary wrapped in accessible 8-bit gameplay that doubles as a witty critique of modern gaming business models.

Performance-wise, DLC Quest is exceptionally lightweight and will run smoothly on virtually any PC built in the last decade. With just 1 GB of RAM required and minimal GPU demands, you can expect well over 60 FPS even on integrated graphics or budget GPUs. There's no need to worry about graphics settings or benchmarking performance here; this game prioritizes accessibility and will deliver consistent frame rates across all hardware tiers, making it an ideal title for testing older systems.

With a 70/100 rating, DLC Quest delivers clever humor and nostalgic indie charm that appeals to players who appreciate satire and retro aesthetics. If you enjoy witty commentary on the gaming industry wrapped in straightforward platformer mechanics, it's definitely worth your time and a few dollars.

Performance profile

November 2011 release. DLC Quest targets mid-2000s-to-early-2010s hardware — any modern entry-level GPU (GTX 1650 tier or newer integrated graphics) handles it at 1080p Ultra without breaking a sweat.

Indie and casual titles are typically light on hardware. DLC Quest runs well on almost any modern GPU, including integrated graphics on recent laptops — you won't need a dedicated card for a smooth experience.

Extremely light — DLC Quest 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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