The Heartbeat
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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 | 999 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 906 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 955 fps | 776 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 999 fps | 842 fps | 684 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 819 fps | 665 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 967 fps | 773 fps | 628 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 882 fps | 705 fps | 573 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 995 fps | 796 fps | 637 fps | 518 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 853 fps | 682 fps | 546 fps | 444 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 618 fps | 495 fps | 396 fps | 322 fps |
1440p 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 | 970 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 915 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 859 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 836 fps | 679 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 896 fps | 717 fps | 582 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 986 fps | 789 fps | 631 fps | 513 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 960 fps | 768 fps | 614 fps | 499 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 906 fps | 725 fps | 580 fps | 471 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 826 fps | 661 fps | 529 fps | 430 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 746 fps | 597 fps | 478 fps | 388 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 640 fps | 512 fps | 409 fps | 333 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 464 fps | 371 fps | 297 fps | 241 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 955 fps | 764 fps | 621 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 887 fps | 710 fps | 577 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 995 fps | 796 fps | 637 fps | 518 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 938 fps | 751 fps | 601 fps | 488 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 882 fps | 705 fps | 564 fps | 458 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 697 fps | 557 fps | 446 fps | 362 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 597 fps | 478 fps | 382 fps | 311 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 526 fps | 421 fps | 337 fps | 274 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 512 fps | 409 fps | 328 fps | 266 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 483 fps | 387 fps | 309 fps | 251 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 441 fps | 353 fps | 282 fps | 229 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 398 fps | 318 fps | 255 fps | 207 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 341 fps | 273 fps | 218 fps | 177 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 247 fps | 198 fps | 158 fps | 129 fps |
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The Heartbeat, released in 2020, is an innovative indie political simulation game that challenges players to make rhythmic, text-oriented decisions to keep both themselves and their city alive. This lightweight title stands out with its unique blend of strategic gameplay and engaging narrative, drawing players into a world where every choice impacts the future of their community.
When it comes to PC performance, The Heartbeat is surprisingly accessible, requiring only an entry-level GPU with a minimum score of around 1759 to run smoothly. With a whopping 100 GB of RAM minimum, players can expect that the game is optimized to operate well even on lower-end systems, providing a decent FPS across various graphics settings. Those on a budget should find it easy to achieve solid benchmarks, making it a great choice for casual gamers seeking immersive experiences without demanding hardware.
If you're intrigued by narrative-driven gameplay and enjoy making impactful decisions, The Heartbeat comes highly recommended. Its unique mechanics and engaging storytelling make it a noteworthy addition to the indie game scene, especially for players looking to explore new experiences in politically themed gameplay.
Performance profile
Released in October 2020, The Heartbeat 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.
Indie and casual titles are typically light on hardware. The Heartbeat runs well on almost any modern GPU, including integrated graphics on recent laptops — you won't need a dedicated card for a smooth experience.
Extremely light — The Heartbeat 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.
