Lisa: The Painful
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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 | 955 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 818 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 999 fps | 913 fps | 730 fps | 593 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 | 946 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 920 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 869 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 976 fps | 793 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 881 fps | 716 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 999 fps | 944 fps | 755 fps | 614 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 856 fps | 684 fps | 548 fps | 445 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 | 955 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 900 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 845 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 822 fps | 668 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 881 fps | 705 fps | 573 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 970 fps | 776 fps | 621 fps | 505 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 944 fps | 755 fps | 604 fps | 491 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 892 fps | 713 fps | 571 fps | 464 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 813 fps | 650 fps | 520 fps | 423 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 734 fps | 587 fps | 470 fps | 382 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 629 fps | 503 fps | 403 fps | 327 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 456 fps | 365 fps | 292 fps | 237 fps |
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About
Lisa: The Painful is a quirky indie RPG released in 2014 that combines side-scrolling adventure gameplay with deep moral choices set in a post-apocalyptic wasteland. The game is notable for its dark humor and genuinely disturbing atmosphere, forcing players to make permanent decisions that directly sacrifice character abilities to save party members. It's a title that uses its charming pixel art style to mask a world full of difficult themes and consequences.
This is an exceptionally lightweight game that runs smoothly on budget hardware, making it one of the most accessible benchmarks for low-end systems. With minimal GPU demands, even integrated graphics can handle high FPS without any performance concerns. You'll need just 1 GB of RAM and basic processor power, so performance isn't a consideration here regardless of your graphics settings or display resolution.
With a solid 90/100 rating, Lisa: The Painful is absolutely worth playing if you enjoy indie RPGs with unconventional storytelling and meaningful choices. Just be prepared for an emotionally heavy experience beneath its retro aesthetic.
Performance profile
Released in December 2014, Lisa: The Painful 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 Lisa: The Painful 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 — Lisa: The Painful 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.
