Pulstario
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Pulstario FPS by GPU
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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 | 880 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 856 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 995 fps | 809 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 907 fps | 737 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 820 fps | 666 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 999 fps | 878 fps | 702 fps | 571 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 796 fps | 637 fps | 509 fps | 414 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 | 874 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 922 fps | 749 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 999 fps | 812 fps | 660 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 988 fps | 790 fps | 642 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 933 fps | 746 fps | 606 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 851 fps | 680 fps | 553 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 960 fps | 768 fps | 615 fps | 499 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 823 fps | 659 fps | 527 fps | 428 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 597 fps | 477 fps | 382 fps | 310 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 983 fps | 799 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 913 fps | 742 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 999 fps | 820 fps | 666 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 966 fps | 773 fps | 628 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 907 fps | 726 fps | 590 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 896 fps | 717 fps | 574 fps | 466 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 768 fps | 615 fps | 492 fps | 400 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 677 fps | 541 fps | 433 fps | 352 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 659 fps | 527 fps | 421 fps | 342 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 622 fps | 498 fps | 398 fps | 323 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 567 fps | 454 fps | 363 fps | 295 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 512 fps | 410 fps | 328 fps | 266 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 439 fps | 351 fps | 281 fps | 228 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 318 fps | 255 fps | 204 fps | 166 fps |
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About
Pulstario, released in 2019, is an indie action game that challenges players to traverse the void while collecting lost souls. Its unique blend of space exploration and challenging gameplay makes it notable in the indie gaming scene, appealing to those who enjoy a rich narrative set against a minimalistic backdrop. With a score of 70/100, the game's artistic style and engaging mechanics offer a fresh take on the action genre.
When it comes to PC performance, Pulstario is quite accessible, requiring only an entry-level GPU with a minimum score of around 1165 to run smoothly. Players with around 1 GB of RAM should experience solid frame rates, making it easy to achieve decent FPS on integrated graphics or budget-friendly GPUs. This allows a wider audience of gamers to enjoy the experience without needing top-tier hardware.
If you enjoy indie games with challenging gameplay and compelling themes, Pulstario is worth your time. Its respectable rating indicates a quality experience, making it suitable for gamers looking for something unique without demanding high-end specifications.
Performance profile
December 2019 release. Pulstario was built around the GTX 10-series / RX Vega era. Current-gen mid-range cards (RTX 4060 / RX 7600) are overkill at 1080p and handle 1440p Ultra comfortably.
Action titles like Pulstario 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 — Pulstario 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.
