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Zarya and the Cursed Skull

Zarya and the Cursed Skull

2017Easy to run

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1080p performance

Zarya and the Cursed Skull 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 fps986 fps
RTX 4060999 fps999 fps999 fps891 fps
RTX 3060999 fps999 fps940 fps763 fps
GTX 1660 Super999 fps852 fps681 fps554 fps

1440p performance

Zarya and the Cursed Skull 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 fps999 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps999 fps999 fps883 fps
RTX 3080999 fps999 fps999 fps859 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps999 fps998 fps811 fps
RTX 3070999 fps999 fps910 fps740 fps
RTX 4060999 fps999 fps822 fps668 fps
RTX 3060999 fps881 fps705 fps573 fps
GTX 1660 Super798 fps639 fps511 fps415 fps

4K performance

Zarya and the Cursed Skull estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4090999 fps999 fps999 fps992 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps999 fps999 fps891 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps999 fps840 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps971 fps789 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps959 fps767 fps623 fps
RTX 4070999 fps822 fps658 fps534 fps
RX 7800 XT905 fps724 fps579 fps471 fps
RTX 3080881 fps705 fps564 fps458 fps
RTX 4060 Ti832 fps666 fps532 fps433 fps
RTX 3070759 fps607 fps485 fps394 fps
RTX 4060685 fps548 fps438 fps356 fps
RTX 3060587 fps470 fps376 fps305 fps
GTX 1660 Super426 fps341 fps272 fps221 fps

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Intel HD 4000

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Intel i5

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4 GB

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About

Zarya and the Cursed Skull, released in 2017, is an action-adventure indie game that immerses players in a fantastical narrative inspired by a captivating novel. The game is notable for its engaging storyline, challenging puzzles, and diverse dungeons filled with a variety of creatures, providing an entertaining blend of action and exploration. Players can expect a mix of thrilling combat and thought-provoking challenges throughout their journey.

When it comes to PC performance, Zarya and the Cursed Skull is quite accessible, requiring only an entry-level GPU with a minimum score of around 303. For optimal gameplay, you can expect smooth FPS at moderate graphics settings with GPUs from the lower mid-range tiers. A setup with at least 4 GB of RAM will ensure a stable experience, making it suitable for gamers with budget-friendly rigs looking to enjoy an engaging adventure without demanding hardware.

If you appreciate indie titles with rich stories and challenging gameplay, Zarya and the Cursed Skull comes highly recommended. Its unique blend of action and puzzles, coupled with decent user ratings, makes it a worthwhile addition to your gaming library.

Performance profile

March 2017 release. Zarya and the Cursed Skull 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.

Zarya and the Cursed Skull is a narrative-driven experience — a rock-solid 60 FPS is plenty. Prioritise resolution and image quality (AA, anisotropic filtering) over chasing high-refresh framerates.

Extremely light — Zarya and the Cursed Skull 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

Zarya and her best friend Abbie are spending their summer vacation in Paris with Zarya’s grandfather. When he takes her back to the village where she was born, the teen begins to notice that strange things are happening all around her: the reappearance of black beasts no one had seen for two hundred years; high-pitched whistling sounds; objects that move on their own. Meanwhile, in Paris, young girls are disappearing… Zarya is in grave danger. Malphas, an unscrupulous villain, covets the powers passed down to her. What can explain the great mystery that has shrouded her family for thousands of years? “But grandpa, am I a witch?” “Not quite, Zarya...”

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