TowerFall Ascension
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TowerFall Ascension FPS by GPU
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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 | 994 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 906 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 819 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 864 fps | 702 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 978 fps | 783 fps | 626 fps | 509 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 | 921 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 811 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 972 fps | 789 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 918 fps | 746 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 837 fps | 680 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 945 fps | 756 fps | 614 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 999 fps | 810 fps | 648 fps | 526 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 734 fps | 587 fps | 470 fps | 382 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 982 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 912 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 819 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 950 fps | 772 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 892 fps | 725 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 882 fps | 705 fps | 573 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 945 fps | 756 fps | 604 fps | 491 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 832 fps | 666 fps | 533 fps | 433 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 810 fps | 648 fps | 518 fps | 421 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 765 fps | 612 fps | 489 fps | 398 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 697 fps | 558 fps | 446 fps | 363 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 630 fps | 504 fps | 403 fps | 327 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 540 fps | 432 fps | 345 fps | 281 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 391 fps | 313 fps | 250 fps | 203 fps |
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About
TowerFall Ascension is a 2014 action platformer that brings fast-paced archery combat to PC in a way that feels both accessible and deceptively deep. Designed for 1-4 players, the game combines simple bow-and-arrow mechanics with arcade-style gameplay, offering intense versus matches and cooperative modes that emphasize player skill and friendly competition. It's become a cult classic in the indie gaming community for its tight controls and ability to deliver hilarious, competitive moments.
Performance-wise, TowerFall Ascension is extremely accessible and places minimal demands on your system. An entry-level GPU with a benchmark score around 303 will handle the game smoothly, and just 2 GB of RAM is required, meaning even modest PC setups will deliver solid FPS performance. Since the game prioritizes sprite-based 2D graphics over demanding 3D rendering, you'll achieve excellent framerates on nearly any GPU tier, making it an ideal title if you're benchmarking older or budget hardware.
If you enjoy competitive indie games with genuine depth underneath their simple presentation, TowerFall Ascension is absolutely worth playing. Its 76/100 rating reflects a game that delivers memorable multiplayer fun, even if it's not groundbreaking in scope or narrative.
Performance profile
Released in March 2014, TowerFall Ascension 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.
Action titles like TowerFall Ascension 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.
Extremely light — TowerFall Ascension 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.
