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Space Defender

Space Defender

2017Easy to run

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1080p performance

Space Defender 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 fps986 fps
RTX 3080999 fps999 fps999 fps959 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps999 fps999 fps906 fps
RTX 3070999 fps999 fps999 fps826 fps
RTX 4060999 fps999 fps918 fps746 fps
RTX 3060999 fps984 fps787 fps639 fps
GTX 1660 Super891 fps713 fps570 fps464 fps

1440p performance

Space Defender 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 fps979 fps
RTX 4070999 fps999 fps999 fps839 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps999 fps910 fps739 fps
RTX 3080999 fps999 fps885 fps719 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps999 fps836 fps679 fps
RTX 3070999 fps953 fps762 fps619 fps
RTX 4060999 fps861 fps689 fps559 fps
RTX 3060922 fps738 fps590 fps480 fps
GTX 1660 Super669 fps535 fps428 fps348 fps

4K performance

Space Defender estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps999 fps895 fps
RTX 4090999 fps999 fps999 fps831 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps999 fps918 fps746 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps866 fps703 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps813 fps661 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps803 fps643 fps522 fps
RTX 4070861 fps689 fps551 fps448 fps
RX 7800 XT758 fps607 fps485 fps394 fps
RTX 3080738 fps590 fps472 fps384 fps
RTX 4060 Ti697 fps557 fps446 fps362 fps
RTX 3070635 fps508 fps407 fps330 fps
RTX 4060574 fps459 fps367 fps298 fps
RTX 3060492 fps393 fps315 fps256 fps
GTX 1660 Super357 fps285 fps228 fps185 fps

Minimum Hardware

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GeForce 9800GTX+ (1GB)

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Processor
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Dual Core @ 2.00Ghz

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Memory
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4 GB

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Genres

About

Space Defender, released in 2017, is an action-adventure indie RPG that immerses players in a thrilling battle to protect Earth from an alien invasion. With gameplay rooted in fast-paced combat and strategic decision-making, players must utilize their skills and resources to fend off waves of extraterrestrial foes. The game's unique blend of genres and engaging mechanics have made it a notable title within the indie gaming community.

For optimal performance in Space Defender, players can run the game effectively even on entry-level hardware, making it accessible to a wide audience. The minimum GPU requirement is a card with a benchmark score of around 800, which puts it in the lower tier of GPU capabilities. As a result, most systems equipped with at least 4 GB of RAM and a compatible entry-level GPU can expect decent FPS even on modest graphics settings, providing a satisfying gaming experience without heavy demands on performance.

If you're a fan of action-packed indie games that offer both adventure and RPG elements, Space Defender comes highly recommended. Its engaging gameplay and accessible requirements make it a great choice for gamers looking for an exciting challenge without the need for extensive hardware investments.

Performance profile

December 2017 release. Space Defender 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.

RPGs like Space Defender stress VRAM during long sessions — texture streaming, mods and open-world traversal inflate memory use over time. 8 GB VRAM is a practical floor; 12 GB+ is worth the headroom at 1440p and above.

Extremely light — Space Defender 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.

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