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Dream Cycle

Dream Cycle

2022Easy to run

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1080p performance

Dream Cycle 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 fps996 fps
RTX 4070999 fps999 fps999 fps854 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps999 fps926 fps752 fps
RTX 3080999 fps999 fps901 fps732 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps999 fps851 fps691 fps
RTX 3070999 fps970 fps776 fps630 fps
RTX 4060999 fps876 fps701 fps569 fps
RTX 3060938 fps751 fps601 fps488 fps
GTX 1660 Super680 fps544 fps435 fps354 fps

1440p performance

Dream Cycle 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 fps946 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps999 fps920 fps747 fps
RTX 4070999 fps985 fps788 fps641 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps868 fps694 fps564 fps
RTX 3080999 fps845 fps676 fps549 fps
RTX 4060 Ti997 fps798 fps638 fps519 fps
RTX 3070909 fps727 fps582 fps473 fps
RTX 4060821 fps657 fps526 fps427 fps
RTX 3060704 fps563 fps450 fps366 fps
GTX 1660 Super510 fps408 fps327 fps265 fps

4K performance

Dream Cycle estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps841 fps683 fps
RTX 4090999 fps976 fps781 fps634 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps876 fps701 fps569 fps
RTX 5080999 fps826 fps661 fps537 fps
RTX 4080 Super970 fps776 fps621 fps504 fps
RTX 4070 Ti766 fps613 fps491 fps399 fps
RTX 4070657 fps526 fps420 fps342 fps
RX 7800 XT579 fps463 fps370 fps301 fps
RTX 3080563 fps450 fps360 fps293 fps
RTX 4060 Ti532 fps425 fps340 fps277 fps
RTX 3070485 fps388 fps310 fps252 fps
RTX 4060438 fps350 fps280 fps228 fps
RTX 3060375 fps300 fps240 fps195 fps
GTX 1660 Super272 fps218 fps174 fps142 fps

Minimum Hardware

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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 4GB or AMD Radeon RX 570 4GB

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Processor
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Intel Core i5-7400 / AMD Ryzen 3 1200

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8 GB

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About

Dream Cycle, released in 2022, is an action-adventure indie game that immerses players in a cursed alternate dimension. As arcane apprentice Morgan Carter, players embark on an epic quest to save her soul and restore the fragmented Dreamlands. Notable for its blend of stealth, spellcasting, and combat with a rich exploration element, Dream Cycle offers a unique gameplay experience that captivates fans of the genre.

In terms of PC performance, Dream Cycle is accessible with its minimum requirement of an entry-level GPU (recommended score around 5046) and 8 GB of RAM, making it a viable option for a range of players. Players can expect reasonable FPS at lower graphics settings on mid-tier GPUs, while those equipped with higher-end graphics cards will enjoy enhanced visuals and smoother performance. Benchmarking suggests that a GPU from the mid-range tier, such as an NVIDIA GTX 1050 or AMD Radeon RX 560, can provide a satisfying experience.

If you enjoy indie titles that combine action, adventure, and immersive storytelling, Dream Cycle is worth your time. With positive ratings highlighting its creative world and engaging gameplay mechanics, it appeals to both casual gamers and action-adventure enthusiasts alike.

Performance profile

Released in August 2022, Dream Cycle targets RTX 20/30-series and RX 6000-era hardware. A current mid-range GPU (RTX 4060 Ti / RX 7700 XT) is the sweet spot for 1440p Ultra; 4K needs a high-end card.

Dream Cycle is a narrative-driven experience — a rock-solid 60 FPS is plenty. Prioritise resolution and image quality (AA, anisotropic filtering) over chasing high-refresh framerates.

Extremely light — Dream Cycle 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

Discover the next evolution of action adventures with Dream Cycle, an ever-expanding portal into the unknown brought to you by the creator of Lara Croft, Toby Gard. Trapped in a shattered dimension, you take the role of Morgan Carter, a modern-day arcane apprentice. Defeat the corrupted inhabitants of the Dreamlands to break the curse. Use stealth, traps, spells, and illusions to quietly clear the way or challenge enemies head-on, exploiting their weaknesses with conventional weapons. Only by destroying these soulless opponents can you venture deeper into the Dreamlands, discover the truth of your story, and maybe… just maybe… find a way out. When her Essence is stolen by a long lost relative, arcane apprentice Morgan Carter finds herself trapped in the Dream Realms on the edge of death. With the Realms shattered and corrupted, she must track down her legendary Great Great Grand Uncle Randolph Carter in order to take back her power, thwart his plan to become a God, and bring light to the Dreamlands.

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