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Helix

Helix

2014Easy to run

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1080p performance

Helix 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 fps999 fps
RTX 4060999 fps999 fps999 fps941 fps
RTX 3060999 fps999 fps993 fps807 fps
GTX 1660 Super999 fps900 fps720 fps585 fps

1440p performance

Helix 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 fps999 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps999 fps999 fps933 fps
RTX 3080999 fps999 fps999 fps908 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps999 fps999 fps857 fps
RTX 3070999 fps999 fps962 fps782 fps
RTX 4060999 fps999 fps869 fps706 fps
RTX 3060999 fps931 fps745 fps605 fps
GTX 1660 Super844 fps675 fps540 fps439 fps

4K performance

Helix estimated FPS at 4K 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 fps941 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps999 fps888 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps999 fps834 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps999 fps811 fps659 fps
RTX 4070999 fps869 fps695 fps565 fps
RX 7800 XT957 fps766 fps612 fps498 fps
RTX 3080931 fps745 fps596 fps484 fps
RTX 4060 Ti879 fps703 fps563 fps457 fps
RTX 3070802 fps641 fps513 fps417 fps
RTX 4060724 fps579 fps463 fps377 fps
RTX 3060621 fps497 fps397 fps323 fps
GTX 1660 Super450 fps360 fps288 fps234 fps

Minimum Hardware

Graphics Card
Minimum required

GeForce 7600 GS (512 MB) or equivalent

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Processor
Minimum required

Intel Core 2 Duo E6320 (2*1866) or equivalent

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Memory
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2 GB

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About

Helix, released in 2014, is an indie bullet hell game that offers players a unique top-down shooting experience. Originally developed for the Independent Game Festival in 2013, Helix stands out for its engaging mechanics, where players must encircle enemies to eliminate them. This creative gameplay combined with its vibrant visuals makes it a noteworthy title in the indie gaming scene.

When it comes to performance, Helix is highly accessible, requiring only an entry-level GPU with a minimum score of around 166. Players can enjoy smooth gameplay and satisfactory FPS even on basic hardware, as the game demands just 2 GB of RAM. For optimal performance, users should look for GPUs that belong to the lower tiers, ensuring that they can run the game at reasonable graphics settings while enjoying consistent frame rates.

If you're a fan of indie games or enjoy fast-paced bullet hell experiences, Helix is certainly worth playing. With positive reviews and an engaging premise, this game caters to players looking for a fun challenge without the need for high-end hardware.

Performance profile

Released in October 2014, Helix 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. Helix 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 — Helix 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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