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High Strangeness

High Strangeness

70/100
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1080p performance

High Strangeness 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 fps910 fps
RTX 3060999 fps999 fps960 fps780 fps
GTX 1660 Super999 fps870 fps696 fps566 fps

1440p performance

High Strangeness 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 fps902 fps
RTX 3080999 fps999 fps999 fps878 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps999 fps999 fps829 fps
RTX 3070999 fps999 fps930 fps756 fps
RTX 4060999 fps999 fps840 fps683 fps
RTX 3060999 fps900 fps720 fps585 fps
GTX 1660 Super816 fps653 fps522 fps424 fps

4K performance

High Strangeness 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 fps910 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps999 fps858 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps992 fps806 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps980 fps784 fps637 fps
RTX 4070999 fps840 fps672 fps546 fps
RX 7800 XT925 fps740 fps592 fps481 fps
RTX 3080900 fps720 fps576 fps468 fps
RTX 4060 Ti850 fps680 fps544 fps442 fps
RTX 3070775 fps620 fps496 fps403 fps
RTX 4060700 fps560 fps448 fps364 fps
RTX 3060600 fps480 fps384 fps312 fps
GTX 1660 Super435 fps348 fps278 fps226 fps

Minimum Hardware

Graphics Card
Minimum required

ATI Radeon HD 4650 1GB

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Processor
Minimum required

Intel Core 2 Duo CPU E4500 2.20GHz / AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 4600+, 2.4GHz

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Memory
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2 GB

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Genres

ActionAdventureIndieRole-playing (RPG)

About

High Strangeness, released in 2015, is a unique blend of action, adventure, and RPG genres that transports players through a charming, retro-inspired pixel art world. The game stands out for its innovative mechanic that allows players to switch between 8-bit and 16-bit graphics, enhancing the puzzle-solving experience as you navigate this 12-bit adventure. Its nostalgic design pays homage to classic titles, inviting both new players and seasoned gamers to rediscover the magic of yesteryear.

For optimal performance, High Strangeness is quite accessible, requiring only an entry-level GPU with a minimum score close to 249 and a CPU score around 154. Even systems with just 2 GB of RAM can run the game smoothly at various graphics settings, making it easy to achieve decent FPS benchmarks on lower-tier hardware. Gamers using mid-range GPUs should expect a satisfying experience without significant performance strain.

If you're a fan of indie games or nostalgic RPGs, High Strangeness is worth your time, especially with its rating of 70/100. Its distinctive playstyle and engaging puzzles create a compelling case for anyone looking to explore unique gaming experiences in an 8- and 16-bit world.

Performance profile

Released in May 2015, High Strangeness 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.

RPGs like High Strangeness stress VRAM during long sessions — texture streaming, mods and open-world traversal inflate memory use over time. 8 GB VRAM is a practical floor; 12 GB+ is worth the headroom at 1440p and above.

Extremely light — High Strangeness 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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