Thea: The Awakening
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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 | 986 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 959 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 906 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 826 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 918 fps | 746 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 999 fps | 984 fps | 787 fps | 639 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 891 fps | 713 fps | 570 fps | 464 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 | 979 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 839 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 999 fps | 910 fps | 739 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 885 fps | 719 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 836 fps | 679 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 953 fps | 762 fps | 619 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 861 fps | 689 fps | 559 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 922 fps | 738 fps | 590 fps | 480 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 669 fps | 535 fps | 428 fps | 348 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 895 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 831 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 999 fps | 918 fps | 746 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 866 fps | 703 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 813 fps | 661 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 803 fps | 643 fps | 522 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 861 fps | 689 fps | 551 fps | 448 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 758 fps | 607 fps | 485 fps | 394 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 738 fps | 590 fps | 472 fps | 384 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 697 fps | 557 fps | 446 fps | 362 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 635 fps | 508 fps | 407 fps | 330 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 574 fps | 459 fps | 367 fps | 298 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 492 fps | 393 fps | 315 fps | 256 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 357 fps | 285 fps | 228 fps | 185 fps |
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About
Thea: The Awakening, released in 2015, is an indie RPG strategy game that transports players to a survival-focused fantasy world. Notable for its hexagonal and turn-based gameplay, the game combines resource management with deep narrative elements, creating a unique blend that appeals to fans of strategic thinking and exploration.
When it comes to PC performance, Thea: The Awakening is quite accessible, making it ideal for players with lower-end hardware. To run the game smoothly, a minimum GPU with an entry-level score of around 800 is required, allowing gamers with basic systems to achieve playable FPS levels. With just 4 GB of RAM, even budget PCs can handle the game effectively, enabling players to adjust their graphics settings for optimized performance.
Given its solid rating of 84/100, Thea: The Awakening is well worth a play, especially if you enjoy strategy and RPGs. Its unique approach to gameplay and survival mechanics makes it a standout title in the indie genre, appealing to both casual and dedicated gamers alike.
Performance profile
Released in November 2015, Thea: The Awakening 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, Thea: The Awakening 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 — Thea: The Awakening 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.
Storyline
After a hundred years of darkness, hope awakens with the first rays of sun, finally cutting through the dark shroud. The scattered survivors of mankind come out of their hiding holes and seek out new hope. But they are not the only ones seeking to survive. The many mystical creatures lurking in the shadows are not keen for man to reclaim his place. It is up to you to lead your men away from doom and into the light… There are no heroes, no monster slayers, and no great armies ready to banish the dark forces that plague Thea. Just a few hopeless and starving survivors, who are desperately trying to stay alive. And you: their only true hope. In Thea: The Awakening you take on the role of a god, a patron of a small group of survivors, hopelessly trying to lead your flock through the many risks and dangers that plague Thea. Only your skill and judgement will determine whether you can save mankind from eternal Darkness. There are five key elements to gameplay in Thea: Village Management & Crafting, Resource Gathering, Card Minigame, Story Driven Events and Exploration. Manage your village You will need to decide how to best use the limited resources at your disposal, both in terms of supplies and manpower. You may choose to devote more men to building a new house, but then who will go out and find the resources? Or on the flip side, if you send out too many people, will your village be safe? Thea: The Awakening will based on a Day Turn and a Night Turn and during the long nights, your village is exposed to all manners of encounters and events, including simple attacks by hungry scavengers, or a mystical plague brought on by the Night Horrors… Send out parties to seek out resources Sending out scouting parties is not just a matter of choosing the direction. Many events will have different outcomes or dialogue options depending on who is in your party, so choose wisely! A wise woman may be frail and thus you risk loosing her on the road, but if you come across an unknown creature, she may be the one to save your hide! Enter into a unique card minigame Resolve combat, social encounters, physical challenges, disease and more! Your people become your deck as you face your challenge in the tactical card minigame, so choose your party wisely! Discover the many strange creatures lurking in the shadows Yes, there is an abundance of creatures, both beast and man, who will inevitably attack your parties and village, for treasure, for the kill or simply out of hunger and desperation. But, not all of your encounters must end with a fight, nor will all fights start off in an obvious way! You may meet a lost child and wonder if it’s a trick, or you may meet a beast and end up talking it out… Will those flickering lights in the distance offer guidance and warmth, or will they lead you astray? Explore the map and discover new locations Our maps are randomly generated, so with each playthrough you will get a whole new world to explore! There will be forgotten ruins, forlorn forests, misty swamps or hazardous mountains, where the legends say, Orcs run amok…
