Hard West
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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 | 958 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 865 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 913 fps | 742 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 999 fps | 827 fps | 662 fps | 538 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 | 973 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 858 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 834 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 970 fps | 788 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 884 fps | 719 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 998 fps | 799 fps | 649 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 999 fps | 856 fps | 685 fps | 556 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 776 fps | 620 fps | 496 fps | 403 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 | 964 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 865 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 816 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 943 fps | 766 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 932 fps | 745 fps | 606 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 998 fps | 799 fps | 639 fps | 519 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 880 fps | 704 fps | 563 fps | 457 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 856 fps | 685 fps | 548 fps | 445 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 808 fps | 647 fps | 517 fps | 420 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 737 fps | 590 fps | 472 fps | 383 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 666 fps | 532 fps | 426 fps | 346 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 571 fps | 456 fps | 365 fps | 297 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 414 fps | 331 fps | 265 fps | 215 fps |
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About
Hard West (2015) is a supernatural-themed indie strategy RPG that blends tactical combat with adventure gameplay in a dark, supernatural Wild West setting. The game follows Warren's vengeful quest through a twisted world of hard choices and deadly consequences, offering a unique narrative-driven experience that sets it apart from standard strategy games. With its atmospheric storytelling and tactical depth, it appeals to players seeking something beyond typical genre fare.
Hard West is remarkably accessible from a performance perspective, requiring only entry-level GPU hardware with a benchmark score around 381 to run smoothly. The game demands just 4 GB of RAM and will deliver solid FPS performance on older or budget graphics cards, making it an excellent choice for benchmarking lower-tier systems. Even modest integrated graphics can handle this title, so you won't need a powerful setup to enjoy consistent frame rates at standard graphics settings.
With a 69/100 rating, Hard West offers a compelling experience for players who appreciate indie games with strong narrative elements and tactical gameplay. If you enjoy strategy RPGs with supernatural themes and don't mind smaller indie productions, it's worth adding to your library.
Performance profile
Released in November 2015, Hard West 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.
As a strategy title, Hard West 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 — Hard West 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
Welcome to the Wild West like you’ve never seen it before. When a tragic turn of events sets one man down a path of supernatural chaos and revenge, he must brutally hunts down all those whom wronged him. Follow Warren on his descent into the darkest recesses of the human soul, and try to survive in a world full of hard choices and even harder consequences. Because in this world, death is a constant presence and the black pacts which you make with forces beyond human comprehension will forever haunt all those around you. Fight and survive through 8 unique story-based scenarios, and try your hand at more than 40 individually designed turn-based combat missions. Journey deeper into the world of Hard West and meet a colorful cast of playable characters whose fates are intimately intertwined with yours. Together you will need to make divisive choices to uncover the ultimate plans of the ancient powers at play, as you unravel a deep narrative storyline featuring multiple endings depending on the choices you make during the game.
