Incandescent
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Incandescent 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 | 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 | 999 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 968 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 830 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 999 fps | 926 fps | 740 fps | 602 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 | 959 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 934 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 882 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 989 fps | 804 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 894 fps | 726 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 999 fps | 957 fps | 766 fps | 622 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 868 fps | 694 fps | 555 fps | 451 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 | 999 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 968 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 913 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 857 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 834 fps | 678 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 894 fps | 715 fps | 581 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 984 fps | 787 fps | 630 fps | 512 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 957 fps | 766 fps | 613 fps | 498 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 904 fps | 723 fps | 579 fps | 470 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 824 fps | 660 fps | 528 fps | 429 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 745 fps | 596 fps | 477 fps | 387 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 638 fps | 511 fps | 409 fps | 332 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 463 fps | 370 fps | 296 fps | 241 fps |
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Incandescent is a fast-paced action arcade game released in 2015 that challenges players to pilot their ships while defending against waves of unique enemies and bosses. Notable for its dynamic difficulty scaling, the game adapts to your skill level, ensuring an engaging experience as you progress. With its indie flair and emphasis on player skill, Incandescent offers a retro-style gaming experience that combines action with strategy.
To run Incandescent smoothly, you won't need high-end gaming hardware. The minimum requirements include an entry-level GPU scoring around 100, making it accessible for budget builds. Players can expect satisfactory performance at 30-60 FPS on low to medium graphics settings with 1 GB of RAM. This means even older systems or integrated graphics can handle the game, providing a pleasant experience without requiring cutting-edge technology.
While Incandescent has received a mixed rating of 50/100, its indie charm and engaging gameplay may appeal to fans of action games seeking a unique experience. If you're a casual gamer interested in a title that doesn't demand top-tier hardware, Incandescent could be worth a try.
Performance profile
Released in June 2015, Incandescent 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 Incandescent 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 — Incandescent 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.
