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The Swindle

The Swindle

60/100
10 ratings2015Easy to run

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1080p performance

The Swindle 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 fps999 fps
RTX 3070999 fps999 fps999 fps977 fps
RTX 4060999 fps999 fps999 fps882 fps
RTX 3060999 fps999 fps931 fps756 fps
GTX 1660 Super999 fps843 fps675 fps548 fps

1440p performance

The Swindle 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 fps992 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps999 fps999 fps874 fps
RTX 3080999 fps999 fps999 fps851 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps999 fps989 fps803 fps
RTX 3070999 fps999 fps901 fps732 fps
RTX 4060999 fps999 fps814 fps662 fps
RTX 3060999 fps872 fps698 fps567 fps
GTX 1660 Super791 fps632 fps506 fps411 fps

4K performance

The Swindle estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4090999 fps999 fps999 fps983 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps999 fps999 fps882 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps999 fps832 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps962 fps781 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps950 fps760 fps617 fps
RTX 4070999 fps814 fps651 fps529 fps
RX 7800 XT897 fps717 fps574 fps466 fps
RTX 3080872 fps698 fps558 fps454 fps
RTX 4060 Ti824 fps659 fps527 fps428 fps
RTX 3070751 fps601 fps481 fps391 fps
RTX 4060679 fps543 fps434 fps353 fps
RTX 3060582 fps465 fps372 fps302 fps
GTX 1660 Super422 fps337 fps270 fps219 fps

Minimum Hardware

Graphics Card
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GeForce 8800 equivalent or higher

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Processor
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2.4Ghz

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4 GB

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Genres

ActionIndieRole-playing (RPG)

About

The Swindle, released in 2015, is an action-packed indie RPG that cleverly blends steampunk aesthetics with cybercrime themes. Players are immersed in a thrilling experience where they break into buildings, hack systems, and make off with cash before alerting the police. Its unique gameplay mechanics and stylish art design make it a standout title in the indie genre.

In terms of PC performance, The Swindle is quite accessible, making it suitable for a wide range of hardware. To achieve smooth FPS, a minimum entry-level GPU with a score of around 330 is recommended. Players can enjoy decent performance even on systems with 4 GB of RAM, allowing for flexibility in graphics settings without compromising the gameplay experience.

While The Swindle holds a moderate rating of 60/100, its engaging heist mechanics and distinctive presentation make it a worthwhile play for fans of unique indie games. If you appreciate action and strategy in your gaming, diving into this cybercrime caper could be a satisfying choice for your next gaming session.

Performance profile

Released in July 2015, The Swindle 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.

RPGs like The Swindle 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 Swindle 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.

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