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Heartless Dark

Heartless Dark

2021Easy to run

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1080p performance

Heartless Dark 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 fps986 fps
RTX 3080999 fps999 fps999 fps959 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps999 fps999 fps906 fps
RTX 3070999 fps999 fps999 fps826 fps
RTX 4060999 fps999 fps918 fps746 fps
RTX 3060999 fps984 fps787 fps639 fps
GTX 1660 Super891 fps713 fps570 fps464 fps

1440p performance

Heartless Dark 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 fps979 fps
RTX 4070999 fps999 fps999 fps839 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps999 fps910 fps739 fps
RTX 3080999 fps999 fps885 fps719 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps999 fps836 fps679 fps
RTX 3070999 fps953 fps762 fps619 fps
RTX 4060999 fps861 fps689 fps559 fps
RTX 3060922 fps738 fps590 fps480 fps
GTX 1660 Super669 fps535 fps428 fps348 fps

4K performance

Heartless Dark estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps999 fps895 fps
RTX 4090999 fps999 fps999 fps831 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps999 fps918 fps746 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps866 fps703 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps813 fps661 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps803 fps643 fps522 fps
RTX 4070861 fps689 fps551 fps448 fps
RX 7800 XT758 fps607 fps485 fps394 fps
RTX 3080738 fps590 fps472 fps384 fps
RTX 4060 Ti697 fps557 fps446 fps362 fps
RTX 3070635 fps508 fps407 fps330 fps
RTX 4060574 fps459 fps367 fps298 fps
RTX 3060492 fps393 fps315 fps256 fps
GTX 1660 Super357 fps285 fps228 fps185 fps

Minimum Hardware

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1GB VRAM / DirectX 10+ support

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2.1Ghz+

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4 GB

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Genres

ShooterIndie

About

Heartless Dark, released in 2021, is an indie shooter that combines tense, atmospheric gameplay with the challenge of navigating oppressive darkness. Players use a flashlight and a unique sixth sense to fend off a variety of monsters lurking in abandoned corporate offices. The game's roguelike mechanics ensure that each playthrough is unpredictable, requiring quick thinking and adaptability as resources are scarce and dangers lurk around every corner.

When it comes to PC performance, Heartless Dark is relatively accessible, making it an excellent choice for a wide range of gamers. With a minimum GPU requirement of an entry-level card producing a score around 800, players can expect solid FPS even on budget systems. For smoother gameplay at higher graphics settings, consider GPUs from the low to mid-range tiers, ensuring an enjoyable experience without taxing your hardware too heavily.

If you appreciate indie titles that emphasize atmosphere and strategic gameplay, Heartless Dark is worth trying. Its combination of innovative mechanics and engaging challenges has garnered positive reviews, making it a compelling option for fans of the shooter genre looking for a unique experience.

Performance profile

Released in October 2021, Heartless Dark 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.

Heartless Dark is latency-sensitive: a high refresh-rate monitor (144 Hz+) and consistent 1% low framerate matter more than raw averages. Aim for a GPU that delivers 20–30% more headroom than the "just 60 FPS" tier to keep frame pacing smooth during intense fights.

Extremely light — Heartless Dark 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.

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