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Inside the Gear

Inside the Gear

50/100
1 ratings2014Easy to run

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1080p performance

Inside the Gear 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 fps920 fps
RTX 4060999 fps999 fps999 fps831 fps
RTX 3060999 fps999 fps877 fps712 fps
GTX 1660 Super993 fps795 fps636 fps516 fps

1440p performance

Inside the Gear 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 fps935 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps999 fps999 fps824 fps
RTX 3080999 fps999 fps986 fps801 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps999 fps932 fps757 fps
RTX 3070999 fps999 fps849 fps690 fps
RTX 4060999 fps959 fps767 fps623 fps
RTX 3060999 fps822 fps658 fps534 fps
GTX 1660 Super745 fps596 fps477 fps387 fps

4K performance

Inside the Gear estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps999 fps997 fps
RTX 4090999 fps999 fps999 fps926 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps999 fps999 fps831 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps964 fps784 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps906 fps736 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps895 fps716 fps582 fps
RTX 4070959 fps767 fps614 fps499 fps
RX 7800 XT845 fps676 fps541 fps439 fps
RTX 3080822 fps658 fps526 fps427 fps
RTX 4060 Ti776 fps621 fps497 fps404 fps
RTX 3070708 fps566 fps453 fps368 fps
RTX 4060639 fps511 fps409 fps332 fps
RTX 3060548 fps438 fps351 fps285 fps
GTX 1660 Super397 fps318 fps254 fps207 fps

Minimum Hardware

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NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GTX (512 MB memory) or equivalent discrete card (integrated cards may not work), resolution not more than 1280x720.

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Processor
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2.4 GHz or Better

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Memory
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1 GB

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About

Inside the Gear, released in 2014, is a unique physics puzzle PC game that immerses players in a world filled with rusty gears and shafts. Unlike typical casual games, it challenges players to think critically as they manipulate various interactive objects like planks and cubes to solve intricate puzzles. Its notable blend of creativity and physical interactions allows players to explore the mechanics of a large machine in an engaging way.

This game is particularly suited for casual gamers who appreciate slower-paced challenges and enjoy exploring physics-based puzzles. The difficulty is accessible, making it perfect for players who are new to the indie genre or those looking for a lighter, more relaxing experience. Replayability is enhanced by the variety of puzzles and potential solutions, catering to PC gamers who enjoy both casual play and the occasional brain teaser.

While Inside the Gear has received a mixed rating of 50/100, its indie charm and innovative gameplay may still appeal to fans of the genre. If you enjoy casual gaming experiences that focus on creativity and physics, this title could offer a fun diversion worth exploring.

Performance profile

Released in November 2014, Inside the Gear 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. Inside the Gear 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 — Inside the Gear 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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