The Magic Circle
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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 | 999 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 953 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 817 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 999 fps | 911 fps | 729 fps | 592 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 | 999 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 944 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 919 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 868 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 974 fps | 791 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 880 fps | 715 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 999 fps | 942 fps | 754 fps | 613 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 854 fps | 683 fps | 547 fps | 444 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 | 999 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 953 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 898 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 844 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 821 fps | 667 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 880 fps | 704 fps | 572 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 969 fps | 775 fps | 620 fps | 504 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 942 fps | 754 fps | 603 fps | 490 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 890 fps | 712 fps | 570 fps | 463 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 812 fps | 649 fps | 519 fps | 422 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 733 fps | 586 fps | 469 fps | 381 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 628 fps | 503 fps | 402 fps | 327 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 455 fps | 364 fps | 292 fps | 237 fps |
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Minimum Hardware
NVIDIA 7800GT 256MB graphics card or better, ATI Radeon X1900 256MB graphics card or better that supports Shader Model 3 and has at least 256 MB of VRAM
AMD Athlon 64 Processor 3800+ 2.4Ghz or better, Intel Pentium 4 530 3.0Ghz Processor or better
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About
"The Magic Circle," released in 2015, is an innovative indie action-adventure game that blends elements of simulation and strategy. Players assume the role of a character trapped in the limbo of an unfinished first-person fantasy game, guided by a mysterious voice as they navigate through a world shaped by indecisive game developers. With its unique premise and forced exploration of game design itself, it stands out in the indie gaming scene.
In terms of PC performance, "The Magic Circle" is relatively accessible, requiring only an entry-level GPU with a minimum score of around 137 for decent frames per second (FPS). It also demands a minimum CPU score of about 332 and 2 GB of RAM, making it suitable for those with mid-range systems. Expect solid performance with graphics settings adjusted to match your hardware, allowing players to experience the quirky visuals without major strain.
Should you play it? With a rating of 74/100, "The Magic Circle" is an engaging experience for fans of indie games and those interested in unique storytelling. With its blend of humor and creativity, it's worth trying, especially if you enjoy titles that challenge conventional game mechanics.
Performance profile
Released in June 2015, The Magic Circle sits in the DirectX 11 generation. Comfortable on any modern mid-range GPU at 1440p; even an RTX 3050 or RX 6600 typically delivers 4K60 at High settings.
As a strategy title, The Magic Circle 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 Magic Circle 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.
