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Kandidatos

Kandidatos

2020Easy to run

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1080p performance

Kandidatos 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 fps968 fps
RTX 3060999 fps999 fps999 fps830 fps
GTX 1660 Super999 fps926 fps740 fps602 fps

1440p performance

Kandidatos 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 fps959 fps
RTX 3080999 fps999 fps999 fps934 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps999 fps999 fps882 fps
RTX 3070999 fps999 fps989 fps804 fps
RTX 4060999 fps999 fps894 fps726 fps
RTX 3060999 fps957 fps766 fps622 fps
GTX 1660 Super868 fps694 fps555 fps451 fps

4K performance

Kandidatos 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 fps968 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps999 fps913 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps999 fps857 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps999 fps834 fps678 fps
RTX 4070999 fps894 fps715 fps581 fps
RX 7800 XT984 fps787 fps630 fps512 fps
RTX 3080957 fps766 fps613 fps498 fps
RTX 4060 Ti904 fps723 fps579 fps470 fps
RTX 3070824 fps660 fps528 fps429 fps
RTX 4060745 fps596 fps477 fps387 fps
RTX 3060638 fps511 fps409 fps332 fps
GTX 1660 Super463 fps370 fps296 fps241 fps

Minimum Hardware

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Onboard 128MB or higher

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Processor
Minimum required

1.7 GHz or better

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1 GB

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Genres

About

Kandidatos, released in 2020, is a unique 2D fighting game that draws inspiration from Brazilian political figures. Its engaging gameplay combines action and indie elements, allowing players to engage in intense battles while navigating a vibrant and politically charged environment. The blend of satire and competitive fighting makes Kandidatos a notable addition to the indie game scene.

From a PC performance perspective, Kandidatos is quite accessible, requiring only an entry-level GPU with a minimum score of around 100. Gamers can expect smooth performance at lower graphics settings even on modest hardware, making it possible to achieve decent FPS on systems with just 1 GB of RAM. For optimal performance, a basic GPU capable of meeting the minimum specifications will allow players to enjoy the game's action without encountering significant lag or performance issues.

If you're a fan of fighting games or enjoy titles with a humorous take on serious subjects, Kandidatos is worth trying out. Its unique concept and gameplay mechanics make it a fun experience, especially for those looking to explore the indie gaming landscape.

Performance profile

Released in August 2020, Kandidatos targets RTX 20/30-series and RX 6000-era hardware. A current mid-range GPU (RTX 4060 Ti / RX 7700 XT) is the sweet spot for 1440p Ultra; 4K needs a high-end card.

Action titles like Kandidatos 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 — Kandidatos 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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