Thanatophobia
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1080p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 644 fps | 515 fps | 412 fps | 335 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 598 fps | 479 fps | 383 fps | 311 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 537 fps | 429 fps | 344 fps | 279 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 506 fps | 405 fps | 324 fps | 263 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 475 fps | 380 fps | 304 fps | 247 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 376 fps | 301 fps | 240 fps | 195 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 322 fps | 258 fps | 206 fps | 167 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 284 fps | 227 fps | 182 fps | 148 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 276 fps | 221 fps | 177 fps | 144 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 261 fps | 209 fps | 167 fps | 136 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 238 fps | 190 fps | 152 fps | 124 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 215 fps | 172 fps | 137 fps | 112 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 184 fps | 147 fps | 118 fps | 96 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 133 fps | 107 fps | 85 fps | 69 fps |
1440p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 483 fps | 387 fps | 309 fps | 251 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 449 fps | 359 fps | 287 fps | 233 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 403 fps | 322 fps | 258 fps | 209 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 380 fps | 304 fps | 243 fps | 197 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 357 fps | 285 fps | 228 fps | 185 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 282 fps | 225 fps | 180 fps | 147 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 242 fps | 193 fps | 155 fps | 126 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 213 fps | 170 fps | 136 fps | 111 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 207 fps | 166 fps | 133 fps | 108 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 196 fps | 156 fps | 125 fps | 102 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 178 fps | 143 fps | 114 fps | 93 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 161 fps | 129 fps | 103 fps | 84 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 138 fps | 110 fps | 88 fps | 72 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 100 fps | 80 fps | 64 fps | 52 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 258 fps | 206 fps | 165 fps | 134 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 239 fps | 191 fps | 153 fps | 124 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 215 fps | 172 fps | 137 fps | 112 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 202 fps | 162 fps | 130 fps | 105 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 190 fps | 152 fps | 122 fps | 99 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 150 fps | 120 fps | 96 fps | 78 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 129 fps | 103 fps | 82 fps | 67 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 113 fps | 91 fps | 73 fps | 59 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 110 fps | 88 fps | 71 fps | 57 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 104 fps | 83 fps | 67 fps | 54 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 95 fps | 76 fps | 61 fps | 49 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 86 fps | 69 fps | 55 fps | 45 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 74 fps | 59 fps | 47 fps | 38 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 53 fps | 43 fps | 34 fps | 28 fps |
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About
Thanatophobia, released in 2012, is an intriguing entry in the survival horror genre that harks back to classic gameplay experiences. This third-person action-adventure game emphasizes storytelling and puzzle-solving as players navigate a dark and depraved world. Its combination of retro design and a thought-provoking narrative sets it apart from many contemporary titles in the indie scene.
The game's performance requirements are relatively accessible, making it a choice for a broad range of PC builds. To run Thanatophobia smoothly, players should aim for entry-level GPUs with a minimum score of around 8153, allowing for decent FPS at moderate graphics settings. Additionally, having at least 8 GB of RAM will ensure optimal performance, making the game enjoyable for both casual and dedicated gamers alike.
If you're a fan of action-adventure and horror games that prioritize narrative depth over mindless action, Thanatophobia is well worth playing. With its engaging story and classic gameplay mechanics, it's likely to resonate with fans of old-school survival horror experiences.
Performance profile
February 2012 release. Thanatophobia 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.
As a strategy title, Thanatophobia 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.
Mid-range territory. An RTX 3060 or RX 6700 XT delivers 60 FPS at 1080p High in Thanatophobia. For 1440p Ultra you'll want an RTX 4060 Ti / RX 7700 XT; 4K Ultra needs an RTX 4070 Ti or faster.
Storyline
Ex-police detective Sam Dehaven is chasing after a deranged serial killer, nicknamed The Bear. The case, which involves the gruesome kidnapping and murder of a number of young girls, has left a significant emotional toll on the old detective. He is obsessed by the case as The Bear has ruined his own life and he will stop at nothing to get revenge, but he is running short on leads and hope. Standing in the pouring rain amidst a deserted alleyway, Sam ponders his next move. His only reason for poking around near the abandoned Avenue Rue apartment building is a tip off he received from someone claiming to be The Bear himself. It seems like a taunt, it must be a taunt. But Sam cannot resist investigating. Little does he know, everything is about to change…
