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Starmade

Starmade

60/100
2 ratings2014Easy to run

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1080p performance

Starmade 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 fps989 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps999 fps999 fps871 fps
RTX 3080999 fps999 fps999 fps848 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps999 fps986 fps801 fps
RTX 3070999 fps999 fps899 fps730 fps
RTX 4060999 fps999 fps812 fps659 fps
RTX 3060999 fps870 fps696 fps565 fps
GTX 1660 Super788 fps630 fps504 fps410 fps

1440p performance

Starmade 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 fps865 fps
RTX 4070999 fps999 fps913 fps742 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps999 fps804 fps654 fps
RTX 3080999 fps978 fps783 fps636 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps924 fps739 fps601 fps
RTX 3070999 fps842 fps674 fps548 fps
RTX 4060951 fps761 fps609 fps495 fps
RTX 3060815 fps652 fps522 fps424 fps
GTX 1660 Super591 fps473 fps378 fps307 fps

4K performance

Starmade estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps974 fps791 fps
RTX 4090999 fps999 fps904 fps735 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps999 fps812 fps659 fps
RTX 5080999 fps957 fps765 fps622 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps899 fps719 fps584 fps
RTX 4070 Ti888 fps710 fps568 fps462 fps
RTX 4070761 fps609 fps487 fps396 fps
RX 7800 XT670 fps536 fps429 fps349 fps
RTX 3080652 fps522 fps417 fps339 fps
RTX 4060 Ti616 fps493 fps394 fps320 fps
RTX 3070562 fps449 fps359 fps292 fps
RTX 4060507 fps406 fps325 fps264 fps
RTX 3060435 fps348 fps278 fps226 fps
GTX 1660 Super315 fps252 fps202 fps164 fps

Minimum Hardware

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Nvidia GeForce GTX 260, 275, 280, 460 SE, 550 Ti | AMD Radeon HD 4870, 5770, 4890, 5830, 6770, 6790 or equivalent with OpenGL 2.1

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Processor
Minimum required

Intel Core i3 (2nd Generation and above) | AMD FX 6xxx or equivalent

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Memory
Minimum required

4 GB

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Genres

About

Starmade, released in 2014, is a captivating 3D sandbox space shooter that combines elements of action, adventure, and simulation. Developed by Robin "schema" Promesberger, the game allows players to explore an expansive universe, enabling them to build factories, create ships, and design intricate structures from various block types. Its blend of single-player and multiplayer modes offers a versatile gameplay experience that appeals to fans of indie RPGs and strategy games.

In terms of PC performance, Starmade is relatively accessible, with a minimum GPU requirement of around 1202 score, making it suitable for systems equipped with entry-level graphics cards. Players can expect a playable FPS even on more modest setups, though upgrading to a mid-tier GPU may enhance the game's graphics settings and overall performance. With just 4 GB of RAM required, most modern PCs should be able to handle the game without significant issues.

While Starmade holds a rating of 60/100, it still presents intriguing gameplay for those who enjoy sandbox environments and space exploration. If you appreciate creative gameplay and are willing to navigate its early access status, it can be a rewarding experience, especially for fans of the action and simulation genres.

Performance profile

Released in December 2014, Starmade 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.

As a strategy title, Starmade 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 — Starmade 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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