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Sparklite

Sparklite

60/100
10 ratings2019Easy to run

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1080p performance

Sparklite 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 fps994 fps
RTX 3070999 fps999 fps999 fps906 fps
RTX 4060999 fps999 fps999 fps819 fps
RTX 3060999 fps999 fps864 fps702 fps
GTX 1660 Super978 fps783 fps626 fps509 fps

1440p performance

Sparklite 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 fps921 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps999 fps999 fps811 fps
RTX 3080999 fps999 fps972 fps789 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps999 fps918 fps746 fps
RTX 3070999 fps999 fps837 fps680 fps
RTX 4060999 fps945 fps756 fps614 fps
RTX 3060999 fps810 fps648 fps526 fps
GTX 1660 Super734 fps587 fps470 fps382 fps

4K performance

Sparklite estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps999 fps982 fps
RTX 4090999 fps999 fps999 fps912 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps999 fps999 fps819 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps950 fps772 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps892 fps725 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps882 fps705 fps573 fps
RTX 4070945 fps756 fps604 fps491 fps
RX 7800 XT832 fps666 fps533 fps433 fps
RTX 3080810 fps648 fps518 fps421 fps
RTX 4060 Ti765 fps612 fps489 fps398 fps
RTX 3070697 fps558 fps446 fps363 fps
RTX 4060630 fps504 fps403 fps327 fps
RTX 3060540 fps432 fps345 fps281 fps
GTX 1660 Super391 fps313 fps250 fps203 fps

Minimum Hardware

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Intel HD 4400 Or Higher

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2 GB

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Genres

ActionAdventureIndieRole-playing (RPG)

About

Sparklite, released in 2019, is an action-adventure indie RPG that transports players to the vibrant world of Geodia. In this whimsical land, you battle using an arsenal of gadgets, guns, and gear, all while facing off against titanic foes of the mining industry. The top-down action combined with intricate pixel art brings a nostalgic feel that pays homage to retro classics, making it a notable entry in the indie game scene.

In terms of PC performance, Sparklite is designed to be quite accessible, requiring only an entry-level GPU with a minimum score of around 530 for optimal performance. Players with at least 2 GB of RAM can expect solid FPS even on lower graphics settings. For better performance, consider GPUs from the lower tier, such as the NVIDIA GTX 750 or the AMD Radeon R7 250, which should provide a smoother gameplay experience.

While Sparklite has received a mixed rating of 60/100, its unique gameplay mechanics and charming visuals make it worth exploring, especially for fans of action-adventure titles. If you appreciate indie games that blend engaging gameplay with artistic design, you might find it enjoyable despite its average rating.

Performance profile

November 2019 release. Sparklite 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 Sparklite 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 — Sparklite 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

Everything in the world of Geodia is tied together by Sparklite... it's the life force of the planet, and the inhabitants have learned how to channel it safely. The blue, glowing ore can be harnessed providing a low-level, rechargeable power source. Or, for those brave or greedy enough, it can be consumed for a surge of power with grave consequences. Geodia’s self-titled "Baron" has devised a plot to mine the world’s Sparklite core to meet his own ends. Mining Sparklite in large quantities, the Baron repurposes the ore to fuel his powerful war machines, but the pollution from the consumed Sparklite is corrupting the world. Animals have turned into violent monsters, and the environment is rotting away. The stricken land of Geodia has a natural defence in its Sparklite core. Periodically, the core causes a Disruption which rearranges the world, setting back the Baron’s efforts. Our heroine, Ada, must stop the Baron before he can obtain the core and gain the power to create a new world in which he has ultimate power. A plucky mechanic, Ada will need to use her cunning and skills to defeat the Baron’s henchmen across five distinct zones. Ada will have to work with Geodia’s weird and wonderful inhabitants if she’s to face the Baron and put paid to his deadly plans before it’s too late. Our hero, Ada, must travel to each zone of the world to shut down the Baron’s Digsites before it’s too late...

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