The Longing
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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 | 999 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 950 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 858 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 906 fps | 736 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 999 fps | 821 fps | 657 fps | 533 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 | 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 | 999 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 966 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 851 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 828 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 962 fps | 782 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 877 fps | 713 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 991 fps | 792 fps | 644 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 999 fps | 849 fps | 679 fps | 552 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 769 fps | 616 fps | 492 fps | 400 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 957 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 858 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 996 fps | 809 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 936 fps | 760 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 925 fps | 740 fps | 601 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 991 fps | 792 fps | 634 fps | 515 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 873 fps | 698 fps | 558 fps | 454 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 849 fps | 679 fps | 543 fps | 442 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 802 fps | 642 fps | 513 fps | 417 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 731 fps | 585 fps | 468 fps | 380 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 660 fps | 528 fps | 423 fps | 343 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 566 fps | 453 fps | 362 fps | 294 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 410 fps | 328 fps | 263 fps | 213 fps |
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About
The Longing is a unique 2020 indie adventure game that strips away traditional gameplay mechanics in favor of pure atmospheric storytelling. You play as a lonely king's servant waiting in an underground kingdom, and the core concept involves real-time waiting—specifically 400 days of actual time must pass before the game's main objective completes. It's a contemplative experience that blends adventure and RPG elements with experimental game design, making it stand out from conventional titles.
Performance-wise, The Longing is exceptionally lightweight and accessible to virtually any gaming PC. With minimal RAM requirements of just 4 GB and no demanding GPU needs, even integrated graphics can handle this title with ease, easily pushing well over 100 FPS at 1080p with maxed settings. You won't need a dedicated graphics card or expensive hardware to benchmark performance here—older laptops and budget builds run it flawlessly, making it one of the most inclusive indie games available.
The Longing earned a respectable 67/100 rating and is worth experiencing if you appreciate experimental, artistic games that challenge traditional expectations. However, it's definitely not for everyone, as the real-time waiting mechanic and slower pacing won't appeal to action-oriented gamers looking for traditional gameplay loops.
Performance profile
Released in March 2020, The Longing 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 Longing 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 Longing 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.
