First Day: Home Defender
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First Day: Home Defender 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 | 950 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 858 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 906 fps | 736 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 999 fps | 821 fps | 657 fps | 533 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 | 966 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 851 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 828 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 962 fps | 782 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 877 fps | 713 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 991 fps | 792 fps | 644 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 999 fps | 849 fps | 679 fps | 552 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 769 fps | 616 fps | 492 fps | 400 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 | 957 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 858 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 996 fps | 809 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 936 fps | 760 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 925 fps | 740 fps | 601 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 991 fps | 792 fps | 634 fps | 515 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 873 fps | 698 fps | 558 fps | 454 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 849 fps | 679 fps | 543 fps | 442 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 802 fps | 642 fps | 513 fps | 417 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 731 fps | 585 fps | 468 fps | 380 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 660 fps | 528 fps | 423 fps | 343 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 566 fps | 453 fps | 362 fps | 294 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 410 fps | 328 fps | 263 fps | 213 fps |
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About
"First Day: Home Defender" (2020) is a casual indie strategy game that invites players to build and protect their homes in a post-nuclear apocalypse setting. The game's blend of creative construction and resource management stands out in a genre often focused purely on action, allowing players to think strategically about their defenses against various threats.
For those considering the game's performance on PC, "First Day: Home Defender" is quite accessible, requiring only an entry-level GPU (with a minimum score of around 400) and 2 GB of RAM. This means you can expect decent FPS even on more modest systems, making it an excellent option for casual gamers who might not have high-end hardware. Players using integrated GPUs or older models from the low-tier category should still enjoy satisfactory performance and graphics settings on lower configurations.
If you're a fan of strategy games that combine a creative building aspect with engaging gameplay, "First Day: Home Defender" comes highly recommended. Its unique setting and casual approach allow for a relaxing yet rewarding gaming experience that should appeal to a wide audience.
Performance profile
Released in February 2020, First Day: Home Defender 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.
As a strategy title, First Day: Home Defender 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 — First Day: Home Defender 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.
