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Space Pirates and Zombies

Space Pirates and Zombies

70/100
16 ratings2011Easy to run

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1080p performance

Space Pirates and Zombies 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 fps925 fps
RTX 3080999 fps999 fps999 fps900 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps999 fps999 fps850 fps
RTX 3070999 fps999 fps954 fps775 fps
RTX 4060999 fps999 fps862 fps700 fps
RTX 3060999 fps923 fps738 fps600 fps
GTX 1660 Super837 fps669 fps535 fps435 fps

1440p performance

Space Pirates and Zombies 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 fps919 fps
RTX 4070999 fps999 fps969 fps788 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps999 fps854 fps694 fps
RTX 3080999 fps999 fps831 fps675 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps981 fps785 fps638 fps
RTX 3070999 fps894 fps715 fps581 fps
RTX 4060999 fps808 fps646 fps525 fps
RTX 3060865 fps692 fps554 fps450 fps
GTX 1660 Super627 fps502 fps402 fps326 fps

4K performance

Space Pirates and Zombies estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps999 fps840 fps
RTX 4090999 fps999 fps960 fps780 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps999 fps862 fps700 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps812 fps660 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps954 fps763 fps620 fps
RTX 4070 Ti942 fps754 fps603 fps490 fps
RTX 4070808 fps646 fps517 fps420 fps
RX 7800 XT712 fps569 fps455 fps370 fps
RTX 3080692 fps554 fps443 fps360 fps
RTX 4060 Ti654 fps523 fps418 fps340 fps
RTX 3070596 fps477 fps382 fps310 fps
RTX 4060538 fps431 fps345 fps280 fps
RTX 3060462 fps369 fps295 fps240 fps
GTX 1660 Super335 fps268 fps214 fps174 fps

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DirectX 10 compatible graphics card (1GB VRAM)

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2.5 GHz Processor

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1 GB

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Genres

ActionIndieRole-playing (RPG)Strategy

About

Space Pirates and Zombies, released in 2011, is an action-oriented indie game that blends RPG and strategy elements within a top-down space combat framework. This title stands out thanks to its engaging gameplay that combines skill-based action with full physics simulation and vibrant graphics that deliver impressive explosions. While it may remind players of classic space shooters from the past, it layers in depth that keeps the experience fresh and intriguing.

For PC performance, Space Pirates and Zombies is relatively accessible, making it ideal for a broad range of gamers. The game has a minimum GPU requirement of an entry-level graphics card with a score of around 1000, which means you can expect playable frame rates on modest setups. For optimal FPS performance, a mid-range GPU will allow you to enjoy higher graphics settings and a smoother experience, enhancing the game's already impressive visual appeal.

If you're a fan of action-packed indie games that incorporate elements of RPG and strategy, Space Pirates and Zombies is worth your time, especially given its 70/100 rating. It offers a unique twist on space combat that can be enjoyed by both casual players and those looking for a challenge, making it a solid choice in your gaming library.

Performance profile

August 2011 release. Space Pirates and Zombies 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, Space Pirates and Zombies 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 — Space Pirates and Zombies 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

Humanity has expanded throughout the galaxy after the discovery of the miraculous element 126. With more of the new element found near the galactic core, the outer worlds, including Earth, have become neglected backwaters. However the galaxy is now in turmoil as the UTA, originally set up as a police force, begins brutally repressing the civilian population, which rises up against them. You and your motley crew of space veterans complete work on a massive mothership on Earth, and after some initial setbacks set out for the galactic core to find fortune. But all is not well in the core worlds, and galactic civil war turns out to be the least of humanity's problems.

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