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Sword of the Stars: The Pit

Sword of the Stars: The Pit

78/100
11 ratings2013Easy to run

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1080p performance

Sword of the Stars: The Pit 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 fps950 fps
RTX 4060999 fps999 fps999 fps858 fps
RTX 3060999 fps999 fps906 fps736 fps
GTX 1660 Super999 fps821 fps657 fps533 fps

1440p performance

Sword of the Stars: The Pit 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 fps966 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps999 fps999 fps851 fps
RTX 3080999 fps999 fps999 fps828 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps999 fps962 fps782 fps
RTX 3070999 fps999 fps877 fps713 fps
RTX 4060999 fps991 fps792 fps644 fps
RTX 3060999 fps849 fps679 fps552 fps
GTX 1660 Super769 fps616 fps492 fps400 fps

4K performance

Sword of the Stars: The Pit estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4090999 fps999 fps999 fps957 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps999 fps999 fps858 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps996 fps809 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps936 fps760 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps925 fps740 fps601 fps
RTX 4070991 fps792 fps634 fps515 fps
RX 7800 XT873 fps698 fps558 fps454 fps
RTX 3080849 fps679 fps543 fps442 fps
RTX 4060 Ti802 fps642 fps513 fps417 fps
RTX 3070731 fps585 fps468 fps380 fps
RTX 4060660 fps528 fps423 fps343 fps
RTX 3060566 fps453 fps362 fps294 fps
GTX 1660 Super410 fps328 fps263 fps213 fps

Minimum Hardware

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512 MB DX compatible card

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Processor
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Intel Pentium 1.6 GHz or equivalent

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2 GB

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Genres

CasualIndieRole-playing (RPG)Strategy

About

Sword of the Stars: The Pit, released in 2013, is an indie RPG and strategy game set in a dark, sci-fi universe. Players navigate a deadly alien facility known as The Pit, built by the ancient Suul'ka, as they confront a plague ravaging their world. The gameplay features rogue-like mechanics, where exploration and tactical combat are key elements, making it a notable entry within the casual genre.

For PC performance, Sword of the Stars: The Pit is quite accessible, requiring only an entry-level GPU with a minimum score of around 400 to run smoothly. Players can achieve stable FPS at lower graphics settings even on modest systems with as little as 2 GB of RAM. For optimal performance, a budget-friendly GPU from the GTX 750 or RX 460 series can elevate your experience, allowing for improved frame rates and a more enjoyable gaming session.

With a solid rating of 78/100, Sword of the Stars: The Pit is a worthy pick for fans of casual strategy and RPG games. Its blend of engaging gameplay and manageable system requirements makes it a great choice for gamers looking for a unique experience without demanding extensive hardware.

Performance profile

Released in February 2013, Sword of the Stars: The Pit 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, Sword of the Stars: The Pit 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 — Sword of the Stars: The Pit 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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