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Super Motherload

Super Motherload

60/100
4 ratings2013Easy to run

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1080p performance

Super Motherload 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 fps999 fps
RTX 4060999 fps999 fps999 fps953 fps
RTX 3060999 fps999 fps999 fps817 fps
GTX 1660 Super999 fps911 fps729 fps592 fps

1440p performance

Super Motherload 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 fps999 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps999 fps999 fps944 fps
RTX 3080999 fps999 fps999 fps919 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps999 fps999 fps868 fps
RTX 3070999 fps999 fps974 fps791 fps
RTX 4060999 fps999 fps880 fps715 fps
RTX 3060999 fps942 fps754 fps613 fps
GTX 1660 Super854 fps683 fps547 fps444 fps

4K performance

Super Motherload estimated FPS at 4K 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 fps953 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps999 fps898 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps999 fps844 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps999 fps821 fps667 fps
RTX 4070999 fps880 fps704 fps572 fps
RX 7800 XT969 fps775 fps620 fps504 fps
RTX 3080942 fps754 fps603 fps490 fps
RTX 4060 Ti890 fps712 fps570 fps463 fps
RTX 3070812 fps649 fps519 fps422 fps
RTX 4060733 fps586 fps469 fps381 fps
RTX 3060628 fps503 fps402 fps327 fps
GTX 1660 Super455 fps364 fps292 fps237 fps

Minimum Hardware

Graphics Card
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GeForce 6800 GT with 256 MB of RAM / ATI Radeon HD 5450 with 512 MB of RAM

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Processor
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Intel Pentium Dual Core (2 * 2200 Mhz) or AMD Athlon X2 64 2 * 2200 Mhz

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Memory
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2 GB

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Genres

PuzzleRole-playing (RPG)AdventureIndieCasual

About

Super Motherload, released in 2013, is an indie adventure game that fuses puzzle-solving and role-playing elements set in an alternate Cold War era on Mars. With 1 to 4 players able to team up in couch co-op mode, this game features a storyline crafted by Image Comics' Kurtis Wiebe and a fully voiced cast that brings its Soviet and American characters to life. The procedurally generated world ensures a unique experience every time, as players dig for minerals and unlock powerful upgrades for their mining pod.

In terms of PC performance, Super Motherload is quite accessible, requiring only an entry-level GPU to run effectively—making it an excellent choice for those with minimal gaming setups. With a minimum GPU score around 136, players can expect smooth gameplay and decent FPS even on lower-end hardware. For optimal performance, a dedicated GPU from the low-end spectrum, such as an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 or an AMD Radeon R7 260X, would provide much better graphics settings and frame rates.

Should you play Super Motherload? If you enjoy casual co-op experiences with a blend of adventure and puzzle mechanics, this title may be worth your time, despite its 60/100 rating. Its unique setting, character-driven story, and engaging multiplayer elements can provide a fun, nostalgic gaming experience for fans of the genre.

Performance profile

Released in November 2013, Super Motherload 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.

RPGs like Super Motherload 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 — Super Motherload 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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