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Spareware

Spareware

60/100
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1080p performance

Spareware 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 fps977 fps
RTX 4060999 fps999 fps999 fps882 fps
RTX 3060999 fps999 fps931 fps756 fps
GTX 1660 Super999 fps843 fps675 fps548 fps

1440p performance

Spareware 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 fps992 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps999 fps999 fps874 fps
RTX 3080999 fps999 fps999 fps851 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps999 fps989 fps803 fps
RTX 3070999 fps999 fps901 fps732 fps
RTX 4060999 fps999 fps814 fps662 fps
RTX 3060999 fps872 fps698 fps567 fps
GTX 1660 Super791 fps632 fps506 fps411 fps

4K performance

Spareware estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4090999 fps999 fps999 fps983 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps999 fps999 fps882 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps999 fps832 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps962 fps781 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps950 fps760 fps617 fps
RTX 4070999 fps814 fps651 fps529 fps
RX 7800 XT897 fps717 fps574 fps466 fps
RTX 3080872 fps698 fps558 fps454 fps
RTX 4060 Ti824 fps659 fps527 fps428 fps
RTX 3070751 fps601 fps481 fps391 fps
RTX 4060679 fps543 fps434 fps353 fps
RTX 3060582 fps465 fps372 fps302 fps
GTX 1660 Super422 fps337 fps270 fps219 fps

Minimum Hardware

Graphics Card
Minimum required

AMD Radeon 4850 / Nvidia 8800 GTS 512 Mb or equivalent

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Processor
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DualCore AMD/Intel 2.3 GHz

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Memory
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4 GB

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Genres

ShooterIndie

About

Spareware, released in 2016, is an indie shooter that combines traditional shooting mechanics with roguelike elements, allowing players to battle through waves of enemies to save humanity from itself. The game's unique premise involves building your robot from spare parts, providing a fresh twist that adds depth to the gameplay. With support for one to four players, it offers a cooperative experience that encourages teamwork and strategy.

In terms of PC performance, Spareware is quite accessible, making it ideal for gamers with entry-level hardware. The game requires a minimum of 4 GB RAM and can comfortably run on GPUs with a score of around 947. Players can expect decent FPS even on lower graphics settings, allowing those with more modest setups to enjoy the game without sacrificing performance. Therefore, aiming for an entry-level GPU is a safe bet for optimal gameplay experience.

Considering its rating of 60/100, Spareware may not be for everyone, but if you enjoy indie shooters with cooperative gameplay and a creative touch, it's certainly worth a try. The combination of roguelike elements and the unique robot-building mechanic can provide an entertaining experience, especially for fans of versatile indie titles.

Performance profile

Released in March 2016, Spareware sits in the DirectX 11 generation. Comfortable on any modern mid-range GPU at 1440p; even an RTX 3050 or RX 6600 typically delivers 4K60 at High settings.

Spareware is latency-sensitive: a high refresh-rate monitor (144 Hz+) and consistent 1% low framerate matter more than raw averages. Aim for a GPU that delivers 20–30% more headroom than the "just 60 FPS" tier to keep frame pacing smooth during intense fights.

Extremely light — Spareware 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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