Spiral Knights
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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 | 989 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 848 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 999 fps | 946 fps | 757 fps | 615 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 | 980 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 954 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 901 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 821 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 913 fps | 742 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 999 fps | 978 fps | 783 fps | 636 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 887 fps | 709 fps | 567 fps | 461 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 | 989 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 933 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 876 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 852 fps | 692 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 913 fps | 730 fps | 593 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 804 fps | 643 fps | 523 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 978 fps | 783 fps | 626 fps | 509 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 924 fps | 739 fps | 591 fps | 480 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 842 fps | 674 fps | 539 fps | 438 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 761 fps | 609 fps | 487 fps | 396 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 652 fps | 522 fps | 417 fps | 339 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 473 fps | 378 fps | 303 fps | 246 fps |
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Spiral Knights
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Minimum Hardware
64MB Video Memory. GeForce 5 series, ATI Radeon 8500. Latest video driver.
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About
Spiral Knights is a free-to-play action RPG released in 2011 that blends dungeon exploration with cooperative multiplayer gameplay. Stranded on an alien world, you descend into the ever-changing Clockworks, a procedurally generated underground labyrinth filled with combat encounters and puzzles. The game combines casual accessibility with MMO elements, making it notable for its isometric perspective and fast-paced hack-and-slash combat style.
This 2011 title is exceptionally lightweight and will run smoothly on virtually any modern GPU, making it ideal for older systems or integrated graphics benchmarking. With just 1 GB of RAM required and modest processor demands, you'll easily achieve high FPS even on budget hardware. Most mid-range GPUs from the past decade will deliver 60+ FPS at maximum graphics settings, and even entry-level cards can handle excellent performance at 1080p without compromising visual quality.
If you enjoy cooperative dungeon crawlers with a casual, accessible approach, Spiral Knights remains worth checking out given its free-to-play model. However, its 62/100 rating suggests it's a niche title that may not captivate everyone, so manage expectations accordingly.
Performance profile
April 2011 release. Spiral Knights 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.
RPGs like Spiral Knights 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 — Spiral Knights 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
You have crashed. You are stranded. But you are not alone. The Spiral Knights have awoken on an alien world. Their equipment stores have been raided and their starship, The Skylark, will not recover from the crash. Now they must work together to survive on a journey that will take them to the very core of the world.
