Sludge Life
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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 | 941 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 993 fps | 807 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 999 fps | 900 fps | 720 fps | 585 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 | 933 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 908 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 857 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 962 fps | 782 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 869 fps | 706 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 999 fps | 931 fps | 745 fps | 605 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 844 fps | 675 fps | 540 fps | 439 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 | 941 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 888 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 834 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 811 fps | 659 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 869 fps | 695 fps | 565 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 957 fps | 766 fps | 612 fps | 498 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 931 fps | 745 fps | 596 fps | 484 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 879 fps | 703 fps | 563 fps | 457 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 802 fps | 641 fps | 513 fps | 417 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 724 fps | 579 fps | 463 fps | 377 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 621 fps | 497 fps | 397 fps | 323 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 450 fps | 360 fps | 288 fps | 234 fps |
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About
Sludge Life is a 2020 indie adventure game that puts you in the shoes of GHOST, an aspiring graffiti tagger exploring a polluted island full of quirky characters. The gameplay revolves around vandalism, exploration, and collecting items across a stylized open world with a distinctly thick and memorable vibe. What makes it notable is its offbeat aesthetic and casual, explorative approach to the adventure genre rather than combat or puzzle-solving.
Performance-wise, Sludge Life is extremely accessible on modern PC hardware, making it ideal for budget benchmarking and low-end GPU testing. With only 2 GB of minimum RAM required, even older graphics cards from the GTX 750 or AMD R7 260X era can deliver smooth FPS at high settings. You'll easily maintain 60 FPS on mid-range GPUs, and even integrated graphics can run it competently, making this a lightweight title for performance testing across a wide range of hardware configurations.
With a solid 77/100 rating, Sludge Life is worth playing if you appreciate indie adventures with personality and unconventional themes. Its relaxed exploration-focused design and artistic direction make it a gem for players seeking something different from mainstream gaming.
Performance profile
Released in May 2020, Sludge Life 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.
Sludge Life 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 — Sludge Life 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.
