Headlander
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Headlander 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 | 976 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 876 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 826 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 954 fps | 775 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 943 fps | 754 fps | 613 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 808 fps | 647 fps | 525 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 890 fps | 712 fps | 570 fps | 463 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 866 fps | 693 fps | 554 fps | 450 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 818 fps | 654 fps | 523 fps | 425 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 746 fps | 597 fps | 477 fps | 388 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 674 fps | 539 fps | 431 fps | 350 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 577 fps | 462 fps | 369 fps | 300 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 419 fps | 335 fps | 268 fps | 218 fps |
1440p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 970 fps | 788 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 901 fps | 732 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 999 fps | 808 fps | 657 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 953 fps | 762 fps | 619 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 895 fps | 716 fps | 582 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 884 fps | 707 fps | 566 fps | 460 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 758 fps | 606 fps | 485 fps | 394 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 667 fps | 534 fps | 427 fps | 347 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 649 fps | 520 fps | 416 fps | 338 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 613 fps | 491 fps | 393 fps | 319 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 559 fps | 447 fps | 358 fps | 291 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 505 fps | 404 fps | 323 fps | 263 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 433 fps | 346 fps | 277 fps | 225 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 314 fps | 251 fps | 201 fps | 163 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 808 fps | 647 fps | 517 fps | 420 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 750 fps | 600 fps | 480 fps | 390 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 674 fps | 539 fps | 431 fps | 350 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 635 fps | 508 fps | 406 fps | 330 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 597 fps | 477 fps | 382 fps | 310 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 471 fps | 377 fps | 302 fps | 245 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 404 fps | 323 fps | 259 fps | 210 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 356 fps | 285 fps | 228 fps | 185 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 346 fps | 277 fps | 222 fps | 180 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 327 fps | 262 fps | 209 fps | 170 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 298 fps | 239 fps | 191 fps | 155 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 269 fps | 216 fps | 172 fps | 140 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 231 fps | 185 fps | 148 fps | 120 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 167 fps | 134 fps | 107 fps | 87 fps |
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About
Headlander is a 2016 action game from Double Fine Productions that puts you in a surreal 70's sci-fi world where humanity's minds inhabit robot bodies under computer rule. You'll blast through psychotic enemies in this retro-styled head trip, combining fast-paced action with the studio's signature creative vision. The colorful, stylized graphics and campy atmosphere make it a memorable experience despite its modest scope.
Headlander is remarkably accessible for PC gaming, requiring only an entry-level GPU with a minimum score around 1559 to run at playable frame rates. With just 4 GB RAM needed, the game scales well across older hardware, making it ideal for budget builds or laptops. Most modern GPUs will easily handle 60+ FPS at high graphics settings, and even integrated graphics can deliver solid performance at lower resolutions.
If you enjoy offbeat action games with personality and don't mind simpler graphics, Headlander is worth checking out. Its 78/100 rating reflects a fun, quirky experience that's perfect for a quick gaming session or benchmark testing on entry-level systems.
Performance profile
Released in July 2016, Headlander 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.
Action titles like Headlander reward high framerates for visual clarity during combat. A mid-range modern GPU at 1440p 60–120 FPS is the practical sweet spot; VRR (G-Sync/FreeSync) smooths out drops during heavy effects.
Extremely light — Headlander 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.
