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The Dark Dwellers

The Dark Dwellers

2022Easy to run

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1080p performance

The Dark Dwellers 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 fps981 fps
RTX 3070999 fps999 fps999 fps894 fps
RTX 4060999 fps999 fps994 fps808 fps
RTX 3060999 fps999 fps852 fps692 fps
GTX 1660 Super965 fps772 fps618 fps502 fps

1440p performance

The Dark Dwellers 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 fps909 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps999 fps985 fps800 fps
RTX 3080999 fps999 fps959 fps779 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps999 fps905 fps736 fps
RTX 3070999 fps999 fps825 fps671 fps
RTX 4060999 fps932 fps746 fps606 fps
RTX 3060999 fps799 fps639 fps519 fps
GTX 1660 Super724 fps579 fps463 fps376 fps

4K performance

The Dark Dwellers estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps999 fps969 fps
RTX 4090999 fps999 fps999 fps900 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps999 fps994 fps808 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps937 fps762 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps880 fps715 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps870 fps696 fps565 fps
RTX 4070932 fps746 fps596 fps485 fps
RX 7800 XT821 fps657 fps525 fps427 fps
RTX 3080799 fps639 fps511 fps415 fps
RTX 4060 Ti754 fps604 fps483 fps392 fps
RTX 3070688 fps550 fps440 fps358 fps
RTX 4060621 fps497 fps398 fps323 fps
RTX 3060533 fps426 fps341 fps277 fps
GTX 1660 Super386 fps309 fps247 fps201 fps

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GeForce GTS 250 or Radeon HD 5770

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Processor
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Intel Core i3-540 or AMD Phenom II X4 965

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2 GB

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Genres

ActionAdventureIndieRole-playing (RPG)

About

"The Dark Dwellers," released in 2022, is a challenging Souls-like side-scrolling action game that combines the immersive narratives of RPGs with Metroidvania-style exploration. Players navigate a dark, subterranean world, battling fierce enemies and collecting unique weapons while mastering the art of Blood Magic. Its accessible yet engaging gameplay makes it a notable addition to the indie genre, pushing players to confront The Maddening Curse.

In terms of PC performance, "The Dark Dwellers" is designed to be accessible, running efficiently even on entry-level hardware. The minimum GPU requirement is an entry-level graphics card with a score of around 565, while a CPU score of approximately 2662 and at least 2 GB of RAM are essential for optimal performance. Players can expect to achieve solid FPS rates on modest setups, making it easier for a wider audience to enjoy the game's compelling graphics and dynamic gameplay.

If you're a fan of challenging action RPGs, "The Dark Dwellers" is definitely worth playing. Its intricate level design and engaging narrative, coupled with a balanced challenge level, have garnered positive reviews, making it a standout choice for enthusiasts of the genre.

Performance profile

Released in February 2022, The Dark Dwellers 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.

RPGs like The Dark Dwellers 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 — The Dark Dwellers 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

You will play as The Mortali, a nameless man cast into this dark pit as an abducted child, forced to grow up around death and misery. In this dank pit of rot and undeath, take control of The Mortali, the newest member of ragtag-group The Dark Dwellers. In this decrepit underground city, death is not permanent. The trapped prisoners whom call this place home live a life of endless torture and pain, and are maddened by constantly killing and being killed. Cast into the pit as sinners and criminals, will The Dark Dwellers find a permanent end to this torment? Or will they simply succumb to The Maddening Curse, and wander the darkness for eternity?

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