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Drop Alive

Drop Alive

57/100
6 ratings2016Easy to run

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1080p performance

Drop Alive 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 fps950 fps
RTX 4060999 fps999 fps999 fps858 fps
RTX 3060999 fps999 fps906 fps736 fps
GTX 1660 Super999 fps821 fps657 fps533 fps

1440p performance

Drop Alive 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 fps966 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps999 fps999 fps851 fps
RTX 3080999 fps999 fps999 fps828 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps999 fps962 fps782 fps
RTX 3070999 fps999 fps877 fps713 fps
RTX 4060999 fps991 fps792 fps644 fps
RTX 3060999 fps849 fps679 fps552 fps
GTX 1660 Super769 fps616 fps492 fps400 fps

4K performance

Drop Alive estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4090999 fps999 fps999 fps957 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps999 fps999 fps858 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps996 fps809 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps936 fps760 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps925 fps740 fps601 fps
RTX 4070991 fps792 fps634 fps515 fps
RX 7800 XT873 fps698 fps558 fps454 fps
RTX 3080849 fps679 fps543 fps442 fps
RTX 4060 Ti802 fps642 fps513 fps417 fps
RTX 3070731 fps585 fps468 fps380 fps
RTX 4060660 fps528 fps423 fps343 fps
RTX 3060566 fps453 fps362 fps294 fps
GTX 1660 Super410 fps328 fps263 fps213 fps

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DirectX10-compliant card with minimum 512 MB RAM

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Processor
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Intel Core2 duo / AMD A4-3300M APU 1.90GHz

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1 GB

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About

Drop Alive, released in 2016, is an indie platformer that invites players to guide a drop of water through a vibrant world. This casual, free-to-play title stands out for its unique gameplay mechanics, allowing the drop to transform into ice or steam to navigate various challenges and obstacles. As players traverse the environment, they embark on a journey to return to their origins by the river, making the game both whimsical and engaging.

The performance requirements for Drop Alive are quite accessible, making it a viable option for a wide range of PC setups. To achieve solid FPS, players should ideally have at least an entry-level GPU with a minimum score of around 400 and a CPU score of approximately 726. With only 1 GB of RAM needed, even budget-friendly builds can run this game smoothly, allowing for enjoyable gameplay without the need for high-end graphics settings.

Considering its 56/100 rating and the casual gaming experience it offers, Drop Alive is a fun choice for those looking for a light-hearted platforming adventure. If you appreciate indie games or are seeking a low-demand title to fill your gaming schedule, this game may be worth trying out for its creative premise and engaging mechanics.

Performance profile

Released in December 2016, Drop Alive 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.

Indie and casual titles are typically light on hardware. Drop Alive 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 — Drop Alive 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

Drop Alive begins its story as a tiny drop of water that comes to life. Finding itself inside a huge house, it longingly stares at a distant river by the window and then decides to embark on a perilous journey to reach it. On its way, the little drop must learn to use its ability to change between liquid, solid and gas forms in certain circumstances to progress through levels and get ever closer to fulfilling its dream of reaching the river.

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