The Dark Stares Back
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1080p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 947 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 893 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 839 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 816 fps | 663 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 874 fps | 700 fps | 568 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 963 fps | 770 fps | 616 fps | 501 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 937 fps | 749 fps | 600 fps | 487 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 885 fps | 708 fps | 566 fps | 460 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 807 fps | 645 fps | 516 fps | 420 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 729 fps | 583 fps | 466 fps | 379 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 625 fps | 500 fps | 400 fps | 325 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 453 fps | 362 fps | 290 fps | 235 fps |
1440p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 853 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 974 fps | 792 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 999 fps | 874 fps | 710 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 824 fps | 670 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 968 fps | 774 fps | 629 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 956 fps | 765 fps | 612 fps | 497 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 820 fps | 656 fps | 525 fps | 426 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 722 fps | 578 fps | 462 fps | 376 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 703 fps | 562 fps | 450 fps | 365 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 664 fps | 531 fps | 425 fps | 345 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 605 fps | 484 fps | 387 fps | 315 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 546 fps | 437 fps | 350 fps | 284 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 468 fps | 375 fps | 300 fps | 244 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 340 fps | 272 fps | 217 fps | 177 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 874 fps | 700 fps | 560 fps | 455 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 812 fps | 650 fps | 520 fps | 422 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 729 fps | 583 fps | 466 fps | 379 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 687 fps | 550 fps | 440 fps | 357 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 645 fps | 516 fps | 413 fps | 336 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 510 fps | 408 fps | 326 fps | 265 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 437 fps | 350 fps | 280 fps | 227 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 385 fps | 308 fps | 246 fps | 200 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 375 fps | 300 fps | 240 fps | 195 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 354 fps | 283 fps | 227 fps | 184 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 323 fps | 258 fps | 207 fps | 168 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 291 fps | 233 fps | 187 fps | 152 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 250 fps | 200 fps | 160 fps | 130 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 181 fps | 145 fps | 116 fps | 94 fps |
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About
The Dark Stares Back, released in 2020, is a captivating indie horror strategy game that challenges players to navigate a power-deprived house while evading relentless home invaders. Each intruder employs unique tactics, whether stalking the player through previous rooms or ambushing when doors are opened. This distinct gameplay design not only heightens suspense but also encourages strategic planning and quick thinking.
In terms of PC performance, The Dark Stares Back is relatively accessible, requiring only an entry-level GPU with a minimum score of around 2402 to achieve playable FPS. With just 4 GB of RAM needed, players can enjoy the game without needing high-end hardware. Those using GPUs like the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 or AMD Radeon R7 250 should experience smooth performance at moderate graphics settings, ensuring an immersive experience even on budget-friendly rigs.
If you enjoy indie titles that blend horror with strategic elements, The Dark Stares Back comes highly recommended. Its engaging mechanics and atmospheric tension have resonated well with players, making it a worthwhile addition to any horror game enthusiast's library.
Performance profile
Released in January 2020, The Dark Stares Back 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.
As a strategy title, The Dark Stares Back 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 — The Dark Stares Back 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
The Dark Stares Back pins you against multiple invaders with no purpose but to hunt you. Each of them behaves in their own unique way and you must learn from your experience to evade them long enough to win. You can run into the vents, hide in cabinets, duck behind furniture and more to survive.
