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Papo & Yo

Papo & Yo

76/100
59 ratings2012Easy to run

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1080p performance

Papo & Yo 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 fps951 fps
RTX 3060999 fps999 fps999 fps815 fps
GTX 1660 Super999 fps909 fps728 fps591 fps

1440p performance

Papo & Yo 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 fps943 fps
RTX 3080999 fps999 fps999 fps917 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps999 fps999 fps866 fps
RTX 3070999 fps999 fps972 fps790 fps
RTX 4060999 fps999 fps878 fps713 fps
RTX 3060999 fps941 fps753 fps611 fps
GTX 1660 Super853 fps682 fps546 fps443 fps

4K performance

Papo & Yo 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 fps951 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps999 fps897 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps999 fps843 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps999 fps820 fps666 fps
RTX 4070999 fps878 fps702 fps571 fps
RX 7800 XT967 fps774 fps619 fps503 fps
RTX 3080941 fps753 fps602 fps489 fps
RTX 4060 Ti889 fps711 fps569 fps462 fps
RTX 3070810 fps648 fps518 fps421 fps
RTX 4060732 fps585 fps468 fps380 fps
RTX 3060627 fps502 fps401 fps326 fps
GTX 1660 Super455 fps364 fps291 fps236 fps

Minimum Hardware

Graphics Card
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NVIDIA GeForce 6800GT, ATI Radeon X1800 or better

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Processor
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2.2 GHz dual core or better

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Memory
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1 GB

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About

Papo & Yo is a semi-autobiographical 3D puzzle platformer released in 2012 that tells a deeply personal story through gameplay. You guide a boy named Quico through a dreamlike favela, leading an easygoing creature called Monster while solving environmental puzzles and platforming challenges alongside your robot companion Lula. The game blends adventure and casual gameplay with artistic storytelling that explores complex emotional themes in a unique way.

This is an exceptionally accessible title that runs smoothly on modest hardware, making it ideal for benchmarking older or budget-focused systems. You'll achieve solid 60+ FPS on integrated graphics from the past decade, and even entry-level dedicated GPUs will handle it with ease at high settings. The game's colorful, stylized graphics aren't demanding, so performance isn't a concern—focus your benchmark efforts on other modern titles if you're testing current-generation hardware.

With a 76/100 rating and genuinely innovative puzzle design, Papo & Yo is worth experiencing if you appreciate indie games with emotional depth. Its brief runtime and accessible difficulty make it perfect for players seeking a meaningful adventure without frustration.

Performance profile

August 2012 release. Papo & Yo 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.

Papo & Yo 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 — Papo & Yo 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

Quico’s best friend, Monster, is a huge beast with razor-sharp teeth, but that doesn’t scare Quico away from playing with him. That said, Monster does have a very dangerous problem: an addiction to poisonous frogs. The minute he sees one hop by, he’ll scarf it down and fly into a violent, frog-induced rage where no one, including Quico, is safe. And yet, Quico loves his Monster and wants to save him. As Quico, players will build their friendship with Monster by solving puzzles together and adventuring through a magical, surrealist world. Players will need to learn to use Monster’s emotions, both good and bad, to their advantage if they want to complete their search for a cure and save their pal.

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