What to buy to run it well
Best graphics card for Dead Cells
Dead Cells recommends Nvidia GTX 460 / Radeon HD 7800 for a smooth experience, a GeForce GTX 400-600 series-era card in the entry class. Any card of that generation or newer meets that bar. Below are a few worth considering, and it is worked out by generation, the one graphics axis that orders honestly.
Cards that run Dead Cells well
Recommendations are the cards whose generation meets or beats what Dead Cells asks for, not a benchmarked frame-rate ranking. Within a generation we do not rank.
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Common questions
What graphics card do I need for Dead Cells?
The developer recommends Nvidia GTX 460 / Radeon HD 7800, a GeForce GTX 400-600 series-era card, for a smooth experience. Any card of that generation or newer meets it; the most affordable in our list that clears it is the GeForce GTX 1050. The minimum to just launch is lower: Nvidia 450 GTS / Radeon HD 5750.
Will an older card run Dead Cells?
It may still launch if it meets the minimum (Nvidia 450 GTS / Radeon HD 5750), usually at lower settings. The recommended card above is for a smooth experience, not the bare minimum. Check your exact card with the requirements checker.