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Moonscars

Moonscars

70/100
28 ratings2022Easy to run

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1080p performance

Moonscars 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 fps985 fps
RTX 3070999 fps999 fps999 fps898 fps
RTX 4060999 fps999 fps999 fps811 fps
RTX 3060999 fps999 fps856 fps695 fps
GTX 1660 Super970 fps776 fps621 fps504 fps

1440p performance

Moonscars 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 fps913 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps999 fps990 fps804 fps
RTX 3080999 fps999 fps963 fps782 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps999 fps909 fps739 fps
RTX 3070999 fps999 fps829 fps674 fps
RTX 4060999 fps936 fps749 fps608 fps
RTX 3060999 fps802 fps642 fps522 fps
GTX 1660 Super727 fps582 fps465 fps378 fps

4K performance

Moonscars estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps999 fps974 fps
RTX 4090999 fps999 fps999 fps904 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps999 fps999 fps811 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps941 fps765 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps884 fps719 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps874 fps699 fps568 fps
RTX 4070936 fps749 fps599 fps487 fps
RX 7800 XT825 fps660 fps528 fps429 fps
RTX 3080802 fps642 fps514 fps417 fps
RTX 4060 Ti758 fps606 fps485 fps394 fps
RTX 3070691 fps553 fps442 fps359 fps
RTX 4060624 fps499 fps399 fps325 fps
RTX 3060535 fps428 fps342 fps278 fps
GTX 1660 Super388 fps310 fps248 fps202 fps

Minimum Hardware

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GeForce GT 530 (2048 VRAM) or equivalent, Radeon HD 6570 (1024 VRAM) or equivalent

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Processor
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AMD Athlon II X2 270 (2 * 3400) or equivalent Intel, Core i3-530 (2 * 2930) or equivalent

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Memory
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4 GB

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About

Moonscars is a challenging 2D action indie game released in 2022 that emphasizes skill-based combat and exploration. The game tasks players with mastering combat abilities while navigating an unforgiving nonlinear world filled with relentless enemies and environmental hazards. Each death serves as a learning opportunity, and overcoming these challenges gradually reveals the game's narrative and lore.

Moonscars is highly accessible from a PC performance standpoint, requiring only modest hardware to run smoothly. The minimum GPU requirement sits at entry-level tier with a benchmark score around 554, while CPU performance needs only reach approximately 675. With just 4 GB of RAM required, most modern systems will achieve high FPS across various graphics settings, making this indie title an easy benchmark to run on budget gaming builds and older hardware alike.

With a solid 70/100 rating, Moonscars delivers a rewarding experience for players who enjoy demanding action games and atmospheric indie titles. If you appreciate skill-heavy 2D combat and nonlinear exploration, this game offers plenty of engaging content worth your time.

Performance profile

Released in September 2022, Moonscars 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 Moonscars 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 — Moonscars 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.

Storyline

Under grim moonlight, the fierce clayborne warrior Grey Irma battles, driven by a lonesome purpose: Find the Sculptor, and unravel the mystery of her existence. Push the limits of your combat skills, and master new abilities to progress through an unforgiving nonlinear 2D world. Face off against the relentless darkness that seeks to destroy you. In Moonscars, every death is a lesson learnt—and as you overcome each challenge, new truths will be revealed. Before you rise, you first must fall. Mold yourself into a master warrior through a cycle of trial and triumph. Explore the shadows and secrets concealed in the moonlight of a painterly nonlinear 2D realm marred by desperation and despair. Sharpen your skills and reflexes in challenging, action-packed combat. Slash and parry with your sword, wield unique special weapons, and command powerful Witchery. Unearth a strange, dark fantasy tale filled with twists and intricate worldbuilding. Seek the truth of your creation and be rewarded. Bear witness to tales and memories of betrayal, suffering, and revenge as Grey Irma and her fellow beings of flesh and clay seek truth and purpose.

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