Hyper Light Drifter
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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 | 988 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 892 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 941 fps | 765 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 999 fps | 853 fps | 682 fps | 554 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 | 999 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 884 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 860 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 813 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 912 fps | 741 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 824 fps | 669 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 999 fps | 882 fps | 706 fps | 574 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 800 fps | 640 fps | 512 fps | 416 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 | 994 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 892 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 841 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 973 fps | 790 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 961 fps | 769 fps | 625 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 824 fps | 659 fps | 535 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 907 fps | 725 fps | 580 fps | 472 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 882 fps | 706 fps | 565 fps | 459 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 833 fps | 667 fps | 533 fps | 433 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 760 fps | 608 fps | 486 fps | 395 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 686 fps | 549 fps | 439 fps | 357 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 588 fps | 471 fps | 376 fps | 306 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 426 fps | 341 fps | 273 fps | 222 fps |
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About
Hyper Light Drifter is a 2016 action-adventure RPG that channels the spirit of classic 16-bit games while introducing modern mechanics and a sprawling world to explore. Blending fast-paced combat with puzzle-solving and exploration, this indie title delivers a stylish top-down experience across the action, adventure, indie, and RPG genres. The game's atmospheric pixel art aesthetic and engaging gameplay have earned it an impressive 81/100 rating from critics.
Running Hyper Light Drifter is straightforward for most modern systems, as this isn't a demanding title in terms of GPU requirements. The game runs smoothly on modest hardware with just 4 GB of RAM minimum, making it accessible to budget-conscious gamers. You can expect solid FPS performance across a wide range of graphics settings, and even entry-level GPUs will deliver excellent frame rates at 1080p or higher resolutions. For benchmark reference, this is an easy-to-run game that won't stress your system.
If you appreciate retro-inspired action games with a modern twist and atmospheric world-building, Hyper Light Drifter is absolutely worth playing. Its artistic design and engaging combat mechanics justify its strong critical reception.
Performance profile
Released in March 2016, Hyper Light Drifter 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 Hyper Light Drifter 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 — Hyper Light Drifter 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
The player controls the Drifter, a character that has access to technology that has long been forgotten by the inhabitants of the game's world, but is forced to search through the ruins of civilization to find the cure for a mysterious illness.
