Orcs Must Die!
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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 | 966 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 828 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 999 fps | 924 fps | 739 fps | 601 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 | 958 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 932 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 880 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 988 fps | 802 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 892 fps | 725 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 999 fps | 956 fps | 765 fps | 621 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 866 fps | 693 fps | 554 fps | 450 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 | 966 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 911 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 856 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 833 fps | 676 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 892 fps | 714 fps | 580 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 982 fps | 786 fps | 629 fps | 511 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 956 fps | 765 fps | 612 fps | 497 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 903 fps | 722 fps | 578 fps | 469 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 823 fps | 658 fps | 527 fps | 428 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 743 fps | 595 fps | 476 fps | 387 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 637 fps | 510 fps | 408 fps | 331 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 462 fps | 370 fps | 296 fps | 240 fps |
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About
Orcs Must Die! is a tower defense strategy game from 2011 that stands out by ditching the traditional top-down perspective for a fast-paced third-person action viewpoint. Developed by Robot Entertainment, the game blends defensive strategy with direct combat, letting you place traps and cast spells while battling waves of invading orcs. This hybrid approach to the tower defense genre made it a notable indie title that influenced many games that followed.
Running Orcs Must Die! is straightforward even on modest hardware, making it an excellent benchmark title for lower-end systems. With just 2 GB RAM minimum, you can expect solid FPS performance on budget GPUs like the GTX 750 Ti or RX 460, easily hitting 60+ FPS at 1080p with high graphics settings. The game scales well across different hardware configurations, so it's ideal for testing performance on older or entry-level builds without needing a powerful graphics card.
With a respectable 71/100 rating, Orcs Must Die! delivers a satisfying blend of strategy and action that appeals to fans of tower defense and indie games. If you enjoy creative trap placement and engaging combat, this 2011 classic remains worth playing despite its age.
Performance profile
October 2011 release. Orcs Must Die! targets mid-2000s-to-early-2010s hardware — any modern entry-level GPU (GTX 1650 tier or newer integrated graphics) handles it at 1080p Ultra without breaking a sweat.
As a strategy title, Orcs Must Die! is typically CPU-bound rather than GPU-bound — single-thread CPU performance dictates framerate during large-scale battles, end-game saves and late-game AI turns. A fast modern 6-core will help more than a GPU upgrade.
Extremely light — Orcs Must Die! 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.
