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Tamarin

Tamarin

2020Easy to run

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1080p performance

Tamarin 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 fps984 fps800 fps
RTX 4070999 fps999 fps844 fps685 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps929 fps743 fps604 fps
RTX 3080999 fps904 fps723 fps587 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps854 fps683 fps555 fps
RTX 3070973 fps778 fps623 fps506 fps
RTX 4060879 fps703 fps562 fps457 fps
RTX 3060753 fps603 fps482 fps392 fps
GTX 1660 Super546 fps437 fps349 fps284 fps

1440p performance

Tamarin estimated FPS at 1440p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4090999 fps999 fps999 fps955 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps999 fps999 fps857 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps994 fps808 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps934 fps759 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps923 fps738 fps600 fps
RTX 4070988 fps791 fps633 fps514 fps
RX 7800 XT871 fps697 fps557 fps453 fps
RTX 3080847 fps678 fps542 fps441 fps
RTX 4060 Ti800 fps640 fps512 fps416 fps
RTX 3070730 fps584 fps467 fps379 fps
RTX 4060659 fps527 fps422 fps343 fps
RTX 3060565 fps452 fps362 fps294 fps
GTX 1660 Super410 fps328 fps262 fps213 fps

4K performance

Tamarin estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps844 fps675 fps548 fps
RTX 4090979 fps783 fps627 fps509 fps
RX 7900 XTX879 fps703 fps562 fps457 fps
RTX 5080828 fps663 fps530 fps431 fps
RTX 4080 Super778 fps623 fps498 fps405 fps
RTX 4070 Ti615 fps492 fps394 fps320 fps
RTX 4070527 fps422 fps337 fps274 fps
RX 7800 XT464 fps372 fps297 fps242 fps
RTX 3080452 fps362 fps289 fps235 fps
RTX 4060 Ti427 fps341 fps273 fps222 fps
RTX 3070389 fps311 fps249 fps202 fps
RTX 4060351 fps281 fps225 fps183 fps
RTX 3060301 fps241 fps193 fps157 fps
GTX 1660 Super218 fps175 fps140 fps114 fps

Minimum Hardware

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nVidia GeForce GTX 460 / AMD Radeon 6850HD

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Processor
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Intel i5

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8 GB

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Genres

ShooterPlatformAdventureIndie

About

Tamarin, released in 2020, is an adventurous indie game that intertwines 3D platforming with third-person shooter elements. Its gameplay is deeply inspired by the expansive 3D adventures of Nintendo and Rare, offering players a vibrant world filled with exploration and the chance to engage with an array of unique flora and fauna. This delightful blend of genres sets Tamarin apart, presenting a fresh take on the platforming genre.

In terms of performance, Tamarin is designed to run smoothly on accessible hardware, making it approachable for many players. A minimum of 8 GB of RAM is required, while an entry-level GPU with a score around 1992 should suffice to achieve decent FPS, especially on lower graphics settings. For optimal performance, consider GPUs that fall into a mid-range tier to fully enjoy the game’s vivid graphics and enhance your overall gaming experience.

If you're a fan of exploration and enjoy platformers with shooter mechanics, Tamarin is definitely worth checking out. With its charming visuals and unique gameplay, it makes for an enjoyable experience that aligns well with cozy indie gaming vibes, earning it a respectable reputation among its genre.

Performance profile

Released in September 2020, Tamarin targets RTX 20/30-series and RX 6000-era hardware. A current mid-range GPU (RTX 4060 Ti / RX 7700 XT) is the sweet spot for 1440p Ultra; 4K needs a high-end card.

Tamarin is latency-sensitive: a high refresh-rate monitor (144 Hz+) and consistent 1% low framerate matter more than raw averages. Aim for a GPU that delivers 20–30% more headroom than the "just 60 FPS" tier to keep frame pacing smooth during intense fights.

Extremely light — Tamarin 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

Save your family from the insect invasion Explore an incredible interconnected 3D world, brimming with primate platforming and bug-splattering shooter action. Leap with the agility of a tamarin as you journey into the Northern wilderness on scenic routes through forests, fjords and mountains. Along the way you will chase mysterious electrical fireflies, discover a secret underground world of dancing ants, rescue innocent birds, and restore the tamarins’ once idyllic natural habitat.

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