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Moonlighter

Moonlighter

1999Easy to run

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1080p performance

Moonlighter 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 fps955 fps
RTX 3060999 fps999 fps999 fps818 fps
GTX 1660 Super999 fps913 fps730 fps593 fps

1440p performance

Moonlighter 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 fps946 fps
RTX 3080999 fps999 fps999 fps920 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps999 fps999 fps869 fps
RTX 3070999 fps999 fps976 fps793 fps
RTX 4060999 fps999 fps881 fps716 fps
RTX 3060999 fps944 fps755 fps614 fps
GTX 1660 Super856 fps684 fps548 fps445 fps

4K performance

Moonlighter 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 fps955 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps999 fps900 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps999 fps845 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps999 fps822 fps668 fps
RTX 4070999 fps881 fps705 fps573 fps
RX 7800 XT970 fps776 fps621 fps505 fps
RTX 3080944 fps755 fps604 fps491 fps
RTX 4060 Ti892 fps713 fps571 fps464 fps
RTX 3070813 fps650 fps520 fps423 fps
RTX 4060734 fps587 fps470 fps382 fps
RTX 3060629 fps503 fps403 fps327 fps
GTX 1660 Super456 fps365 fps292 fps237 fps

Minimum Hardware

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GeForce GTX 260, Radeon HD 5770, 1024 MB, Shader Model 3.0

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Processor
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Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad 2.7 Ghz, AMD Phenom(TM)II X4 3 Ghz

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Memory
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4 GB

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About

Moonlighter is an indie action-adventure game that is quite accessible in terms of hardware requirements. For smooth gameplay at 1080p, an entry-level GPU like the GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT is recommended. This level of hardware will handle the game comfortably, allowing for decent frame rates even with higher settings. Since the game isn't graphically demanding, players with older GPUs should still find it manageable, though they may need to lower settings or resolution for optimal performance.

For those using mid-range hardware, such as a GTX 1660 or RX 5600 XT, you can expect to run the game at 1440p with high settings while maintaining solid frame rates. If you have a higher-end GPU, like the RTX 3060 or RX 6700 XT, you can easily push for 4K resolution, taking advantage of any additional visual enhancements. Overall, Moonlighter is a great choice for casual gamers and those with lower-spec systems, making it a solid addition to any library.

Performance profile

Released in October 1999, Moonlighter predates modern GPU acceleration as we know it today. It runs effortlessly on virtually any current hardware, including integrated graphics and entry-level laptops — framerate is limited by the engine, not the GPU.

Moonlighter is a narrative-driven experience — a rock-solid 60 FPS is plenty. Prioritise resolution and image quality (AA, anisotropic filtering) over chasing high-refresh framerates.

Extremely light — Moonlighter 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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