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Katharsis

Katharsis

60/100
0 ratings2017Easy to run

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1080p performance

Katharsis 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 fps982 fps
RTX 3060999 fps999 fps999 fps842 fps
GTX 1660 Super999 fps939 fps751 fps610 fps

1440p performance

Katharsis 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 fps973 fps
RTX 3080999 fps999 fps999 fps947 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps999 fps999 fps894 fps
RTX 3070999 fps999 fps999 fps815 fps
RTX 4060999 fps999 fps906 fps737 fps
RTX 3060999 fps971 fps777 fps631 fps
GTX 1660 Super880 fps704 fps563 fps458 fps

4K performance

Katharsis 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 fps982 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps999 fps926 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps999 fps870 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps999 fps846 fps687 fps
RTX 4070999 fps906 fps725 fps589 fps
RX 7800 XT998 fps799 fps639 fps519 fps
RTX 3080971 fps777 fps622 fps505 fps
RTX 4060 Ti917 fps734 fps587 fps477 fps
RTX 3070836 fps669 fps535 fps435 fps
RTX 4060755 fps604 fps483 fps393 fps
RTX 3060647 fps518 fps414 fps337 fps
GTX 1660 Super469 fps376 fps300 fps244 fps

Minimum Hardware

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Minimum required

Video card must be 512 MB or more and should be a DirectX 9-compatible with support for Pixel Shader 2.0b (ATI Radeon X800 or higher / NVIDIA GeForce 7600 or higher / Intel HD Graphics 2000 or higher - *NOT* an Express graphics card).

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Processor
Minimum required

3.0 GHz P4, Dual Core 2.0 (or higher) or AMD64X2 (or higher)

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Memory
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2 GB

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Genres

About

Katharsis, released in 2017, is an intriguing blend of adventure, indie, and simulation genres that invites players into a surreal exploration of a bizarre world. With engaging puzzle elements woven throughout its gameplay, the protagonist's simple quest to find milk becomes a captivating journey filled with unique challenges and experiences. Its distinctive art style and unconventional narrative set it apart from typical titles in the gaming landscape.

For those curious about PC performance, Katharsis is relatively accessible, making it a great option for players with entry-level systems. To achieve decent FPS, you'll want at least an entry-level GPU, with a minimum score of around 65, alongside 2 GB of RAM. This means that even budget-friendly setups can run the game smoothly, with lower graphics settings delivering solid benchmark results.

Should you dive into Katharsis? While it carries a mixed rating of 60/100, the game's innovative design and charm may resonate particularly well with fans of indie titles and those who enjoy exploration-based gameplay. If you're open to surreal experiences, it could be worth adding to your library.

Performance profile

August 2017 release. Katharsis was built around the GTX 10-series / RX Vega era. Current-gen mid-range cards (RTX 4060 / RX 7600) are overkill at 1080p and handle 1440p Ultra comfortably.

Simulation titles like Katharsis are heavily CPU-dependent — physics, AI and world state dominate the frame budget. Prioritise a CPU with strong single-thread performance and fast RAM over raw GPU power.

Extremely light — Katharsis 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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