Don't Starve
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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 | 953 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 817 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 999 fps | 911 fps | 729 fps | 592 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 | 944 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 919 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 868 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 974 fps | 791 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 880 fps | 715 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 999 fps | 942 fps | 754 fps | 613 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 854 fps | 683 fps | 547 fps | 444 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 | 953 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 898 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 844 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 821 fps | 667 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 880 fps | 704 fps | 572 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 969 fps | 775 fps | 620 fps | 504 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 942 fps | 754 fps | 603 fps | 490 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 890 fps | 712 fps | 570 fps | 463 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 812 fps | 649 fps | 519 fps | 422 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 733 fps | 586 fps | 469 fps | 381 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 628 fps | 503 fps | 402 fps | 327 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 455 fps | 364 fps | 292 fps | 237 fps |
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About
Don't Starve (2013) is an uncompromising wilderness survival game that blends adventure, indie creativity, and simulation mechanics. You play as Wilson, a Gentleman Scientist trapped in a mysterious world filled with strange creatures and dangerous environments. The game's appeal lies in its unique art style, challenging resource management, and the constant pressure to survive against mounting odds.
Don't Starve is remarkably accessible from a performance perspective, making it ideal for budget gaming setups. The game requires only 1 GB of RAM and an entry-level GPU with a minimum score around 136, meaning even older integrated graphics can run it smoothly. You can expect solid FPS performance on virtually any modern PC, with graphics settings adjustable for lower-end hardware, making it a great benchmark title for testing minimum GPU requirements.
With a solid 76/100 rating, Don't Starve is worth playing if you enjoy indie games that prioritize gameplay and atmosphere over cutting-edge visuals. It's a challenging, rewarding experience that punishes carelessness but rewards preparation and clever thinking.
Performance profile
Released in April 2013, Don't Starve 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.
Simulation titles like Don't Starve are heavily CPU-dependent — physics, AI and world state dominate the frame budget. Prioritise a CPU with strong single-thread performance and fast RAM over raw GPU power.
Extremely light — Don't Starve 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.
Storyline
You play as Wilson, an intrepid Gentleman Scientist who has been trapped by a demon and transported to a mysterious wilderness world. Wilson must learn to exploit his environment and its inhabitants if he ever hopes to escape and find his way back home.
