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Malus

Malus

2020Easy to run

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1080p performance

Malus 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 fps822 fps
RTX 4070999 fps999 fps867 fps705 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps955 fps764 fps621 fps
RTX 3080999 fps929 fps744 fps604 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps878 fps702 fps571 fps
RTX 3070999 fps800 fps640 fps520 fps
RTX 4060904 fps723 fps578 fps470 fps
RTX 3060775 fps620 fps496 fps403 fps
GTX 1660 Super562 fps449 fps359 fps292 fps

1440p performance

Malus estimated FPS at 1440p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4090999 fps999 fps999 fps982 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps999 fps999 fps881 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps999 fps831 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps960 fps780 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps949 fps759 fps617 fps
RTX 4070999 fps813 fps651 fps529 fps
RX 7800 XT896 fps716 fps573 fps466 fps
RTX 3080871 fps697 fps558 fps453 fps
RTX 4060 Ti823 fps658 fps527 fps428 fps
RTX 3070750 fps600 fps480 fps390 fps
RTX 4060678 fps542 fps434 fps352 fps
RTX 3060581 fps465 fps372 fps302 fps
GTX 1660 Super421 fps337 fps270 fps219 fps

4K performance

Malus estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps867 fps694 fps564 fps
RTX 4090999 fps806 fps644 fps524 fps
RX 7900 XTX904 fps723 fps578 fps470 fps
RTX 5080852 fps682 fps545 fps443 fps
RTX 4080 Super800 fps640 fps512 fps416 fps
RTX 4070 Ti633 fps506 fps405 fps329 fps
RTX 4070542 fps434 fps347 fps282 fps
RX 7800 XT478 fps382 fps306 fps248 fps
RTX 3080465 fps372 fps297 fps242 fps
RTX 4060 Ti439 fps351 fps281 fps228 fps
RTX 3070400 fps320 fps256 fps208 fps
RTX 4060361 fps289 fps231 fps188 fps
RTX 3060310 fps248 fps198 fps161 fps
GTX 1660 Super225 fps180 fps144 fps117 fps

Minimum Hardware

Graphics Card
Minimum required

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti / AMD Radeon HD 6850

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Processor
Minimum required

Intel Core i5 - 2.9 GHz / AMD FX - 3.3 GHz

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Memory
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8 GB

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Genres

Role-playing (RPG)Hack and slash/Beat 'em upAdventureIndie

About

Malus, released in 2020, is an action role-playing game that immerses players in a dark, horror-infused world where the forces of evil reign supreme. With an emphasis on more methodical combat rather than the fast-paced action typical of many ARPGs, Malus offers a unique blend of adventure, hack and slash elements, and RPG mechanics that sets it apart in the indie gaming landscape. Players can choose to experience the story as either a male or female character awakening in a world shrouded in darkness.

For those looking to experience Malus at its best, the game is surprisingly accessible in terms of hardware requirements. An entry-level GPU is sufficient to run it, with a minimum score of around 1936 being recommended for decent performance. With just 8 GB of RAM, players can achieve respectable FPS on mid-tier graphics settings, ensuring that the atmospheric visuals of the game shine through while navigating the oppressive environment filled with demons. GPUs that fall within the entry to mid-range tier should provide a smooth gaming experience, allowing players to focus on the chilling narrative without the distraction of lag or frame drops.

If you’re a fan of adventure and horror RPGs, Malus comes highly recommended based on its engaging storyline and unique gameplay mechanics. The combination of thoughtful combat and chilling atmosphere creates an experience that is worth diving into, especially for gamers looking for something different within the indie scene.

Performance profile

Released in March 2020, Malus 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.

RPGs like Malus 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 — Malus 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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