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The Wendigo

The Wendigo

70/100
1 ratings2017Easy to run

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1080p performance

The Wendigo estimated FPS at 1080p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps999 fps964 fps
RTX 4090999 fps999 fps999 fps895 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps999 fps989 fps803 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps932 fps758 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps876 fps712 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps865 fps692 fps562 fps
RTX 4070927 fps742 fps593 fps482 fps
RX 7800 XT817 fps653 fps523 fps425 fps
RTX 3080795 fps636 fps509 fps413 fps
RTX 4060 Ti750 fps600 fps480 fps390 fps
RTX 3070684 fps547 fps438 fps356 fps
RTX 4060618 fps494 fps396 fps321 fps
RTX 3060530 fps424 fps339 fps275 fps
GTX 1660 Super384 fps307 fps246 fps200 fps

1440p performance

The Wendigo estimated FPS at 1440p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps890 fps723 fps
RTX 4090999 fps999 fps826 fps671 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps927 fps742 fps603 fps
RTX 5080999 fps874 fps699 fps568 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps821 fps657 fps534 fps
RTX 4070 Ti811 fps649 fps519 fps422 fps
RTX 4070695 fps556 fps445 fps362 fps
RX 7800 XT612 fps490 fps392 fps318 fps
RTX 3080596 fps477 fps381 fps310 fps
RTX 4060 Ti563 fps450 fps360 fps293 fps
RTX 3070513 fps411 fps328 fps267 fps
RTX 4060464 fps371 fps297 fps241 fps
RTX 3060397 fps318 fps254 fps207 fps
GTX 1660 Super288 fps230 fps184 fps150 fps

4K performance

The Wendigo estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090742 fps593 fps475 fps386 fps
RTX 4090689 fps551 fps441 fps358 fps
RX 7900 XTX618 fps494 fps396 fps321 fps
RTX 5080583 fps466 fps373 fps303 fps
RTX 4080 Super547 fps438 fps350 fps285 fps
RTX 4070 Ti433 fps346 fps277 fps225 fps
RTX 4070371 fps297 fps237 fps193 fps
RX 7800 XT327 fps261 fps209 fps170 fps
RTX 3080318 fps254 fps203 fps165 fps
RTX 4060 Ti300 fps240 fps192 fps156 fps
RTX 3070274 fps219 fps175 fps142 fps
RTX 4060247 fps198 fps158 fps129 fps
RTX 3060212 fps170 fps136 fps110 fps
GTX 1660 Super154 fps123 fps98 fps80 fps

Minimum Hardware

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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970

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Processor
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Intel Core i3-550 | AMD Phenom II X4 955 or equivalent

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4 GB

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About

The Wendigo, released in 2017, is a first-person investigation horror game set in a haunting Victorian mansion nestled within a mysterious forest. Players must utilize their instincts and intuition to navigate through terrifying encounters while seeking answers to the horrors surrounding them. This indie title stands out with its atmospheric design and immersive storytelling, making it a unique addition to the action-horror genre.

In terms of PC performance, The Wendigo is relatively accessible, making it suitable for a broader range of gamers. With a minimum GPU requirement of an entry-level graphics card (roughly 4306 score), players can expect decent FPS even on lower-end hardware. To achieve smooth gameplay and better graphics settings, a mid-tier GPU is recommended, enhancing the overall experience without needing top-of-the-line performance.

Considering its 70/100 rating, The Wendigo offers a compelling experience for fans of indie horror games. If you appreciate thrilling narratives combined with atmospheric gameplay, this title is certainly worth a try for your gaming library.

Performance profile

February 2017 release. The Wendigo was built around the GTX 10-series / RX Vega era. Current-gen mid-range cards (RTX 4060 / RX 7600) are overkill at 1080p and handle 1440p Ultra comfortably.

Action titles like The Wendigo reward high framerates for visual clarity during combat. A mid-range modern GPU at 1440p 60–120 FPS is the practical sweet spot; VRR (G-Sync/FreeSync) smooths out drops during heavy effects.

Entry-level hardware target. A GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT reaches 60 FPS at 1080p Medium in The Wendigo; an RTX 4060 comfortably sustains 1440p Ultra. 4K Ultra 60 FPS needs an RTX 4070 or better.

Storyline

You are a member of a newly formed paranormal investigation team whose set out to debunk ghostly stories and urban legends. Due to reports of a local legend in a small town, your team decides to investigate the fabled abandoned mansion. Unfortunately for your team, the community has not informed you of an evil spirit native to the northern forests, the Wendigo. It is likely this creature of legend is influencing the strange events around the mansion. The spirit’s legend is considered by psychiatrists to be a form of culture-bound syndrome. Early symptoms of this psychosis include the inability to feel full, violent and unpredictable behavior, the insatiable desire to eat human flesh. Upon arriving, you and your team begin to setup for the investigation. After you finish unloading and assembling the command station you realize none of your friends have returned from preparing their areas...you must now find out what has happened to your team before their fate becomes your own...

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