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Killing Floor 3 vs DEATHLOOP
info General Information | |
Release Date | |
Jul 24, 2025 | Sep 14, 2021 |
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Tripwire Interactive | Arkane Lyon |
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Tripwire Interactive | Bethesda Softworks |
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First-Person Shooter, Co-op, Survival Horror, Action | Action-Adventure, Immersive Sim, First-Person Shooter, Stealth, Time Loop |
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Unreal Engine 5 | Void Engine (Modified id Tech) |
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Content Rating | |
M (Mature 17+) | Mature 17+ |
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4.5 / 5.0 | 4.4 / 5.0 |
Current Price (USD) | |
$49.99 | $59.99 |
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Skills & Progression | |
The classic Perk system returns but has been expanded. Each Specialist (class) has a unique skill tree, allowing for deep customization of abilities and playstyles. A new weapon upgrade system allows players to enhance their favorite guns with new attachments and properties. The in-match economy of earning 'Dosh' to buy better weapons from the Trader pod remains a core part of the gameplay loop. |
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World & Level Design | |
The game features a variety of battlegrounds, from claustrophobic urban environments to sprawling industrial complexes. Maps are designed with the series' signature focus on choke points, verticality, and strategic locations for welding doors and holding out against the horde. The move to Unreal Engine 5 allows for more detailed and destructible environments. |
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Multiplayer Details | |
The game is built around 6-player online co-op. The primary modes are the classic wave-based Survival and the more structured Objective Mode. A new 'Endless Mode' was added in the first post-launch update. |
1. Protect the Loop (Online PvP): Players can choose to invade another player's game (who is playing as Colt) as Julianna Blake. Julianna's objective is to hunt down and kill Colt, protecting the time loop. She has her own progression, loadouts, and abilities. This mode can also be set to 'Friends Only' or 'Offline' (where Julianna is AI-controlled). 2. Single-Player Campaign (as Colt): The primary mode where players control Colt Vahn, attempting to assassinate the eight Visionaries and break the time loop, while also being hunted by an AI or player-controlled Julianna. |
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Available Editions | |
N/A | Available in Standard Edition and Deluxe Edition. Deluxe Edition included unique weapons (Transtar Trencher, Eat The Rich Tribunal, .44 Karat Fourpounder), character skins ('Party Crasher' Colt, 'Sharp Shooter' Julianna), and original soundtrack selections. Pre-order bonuses often included additional cosmetic items or trinkets. |
Post-Launch Content / DLC | |
N/A | A major free update, 'GOLDENLOOP,' was released, adding a new powerful weapon (HALPS Prototype), a new ability (Fugue Slab - makes enemies confused), new enemy types (Paint-Bomber Eternalist), an extended ending, new Trinkets, and cross-play for PvP. No major paid story expansions have been released. |
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Graphics & Visual Fidelity | |
N/A | Developed on Arkane's Void Engine, DEATHLOOP features a striking art style inspired by 1960s aesthetics, with bold colors, psychedelic patterns, and retro-futuristic designs. Blackreef's districts are visually distinct and detailed. The game uses stylized character models and environments, focusing on artistic direction over photorealism, though with high technical fidelity. |
Audio & Soundtrack | |
N/A | Original score composed by Tom Salta, with contributions from other artists like Sencit Music and Erich Talaba. Features a distinctive soundtrack blending 1960s spy thriller themes, psychedelic rock, jazz, and electronic elements, creating a unique and memorable audio identity. In-game licensed tracks also feature. Sound design is crucial for detecting enemies, environmental cues, and the distinct sounds of Slabs and special weapons. |
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N/A | Features a stylish, 1960s-inspired HUD displaying health, power (for Slabs), equipped weapons/Slabs, and objective markers. A leads system helps track clues and Visionary movements across districts and times of day. Menus for loadouts, Slabs, Trinkets, discoveries, and objectives are accessible. Colt's inner monologue and interactions with Julianna provide constant narrative and guidance. |
Accessibility Options | |
N/A | Offers a range of accessibility options, including customizable controls (PC), extensive subtitle and caption customization, options for aim assist strength, adjustable UI element size, colorblind modes, options to reduce head bob/motion blur, and various gameplay toggles for difficulty and HUD elements. |
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1080p (Full HD) - Recommended (Targets 1080p, High settings, ~60 FPS) (This tier is extrapolated for a high-quality 1080p experience without relying on upscaling as heavily as the official 1440p recommendation.) CPU: The official recommended CPUs are very powerful, suggesting the game is highly CPU-intensive at higher settings. CPU (Laptop): A strong mobile CPU is needed to handle the game's processing demands and maintain a stable framerate. GPU: Official recommended desktop GPUs. There is a notable performance difference between these two cards, with the RX 6750 XT being significantly stronger. GPU (Laptop): Good laptop GPUs for a solid 1080p experience. The RTX 4050 Laptop is a great choice with access to DLSS 3 Frame Generation. RAM: 16GB RAM is officially recommended. Dual-channel configuration is strongly advised. Storage: An SSD is officially required for the recommended experience. | |
memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-9700K or AMD Ryzen 7 7700X developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 or AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-11800H / AMD Ryzen 7 5800H or better. laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop (6GB, High TGP), RTX 4050 Laptop (6GB). layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 20 GB SSD | — |
1080p (Full HD) - Recommended (1080p ~60 FPS, High Preset) (High Preset) CPU: Recommended desktop CPU for 1080p/60FPS High settings. CPU (Laptop): Estimated mid-range to high-end laptop CPUs. GPU: Recommended desktop GPU for 1080p/60FPS High. GPU (Laptop): Estimated performance-focused laptop GPUs. 6-8GB VRAM crucial. RAM: 16GB RAM strongly recommended. Storage: SSD strongly recommended. | |
— | memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-9700K @ 3.60GHz or AMD Ryzen 7 2700X developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 (6GB) or AMD Radeon RX 5700 (8GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-10750H / AMD Ryzen 7 4800H equivalent or better laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Mobile (8GB) / RTX 3060 Mobile (6GB, High TGP). **An RTX 3070 Mobile or RTX 4060 Mobile (High TGP) is a good target for 1080p High 60FPS.** layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 30 GB SSD |
1080p (Full HD) - Minimum (1080p ~30 FPS, Low Preset) (Low Preset) CPU: Minimum desktop CPU for lower settings. CPU (Laptop): Estimated laptop CPU equivalent. Modern i5/Ryzen 5 H-series recommended. GPU: Minimum desktop GPU for lower settings. GPU (Laptop): Estimated laptop GPUs. 6GB VRAM is a practical minimum due to texture detail. RAM: Minimum RAM requirement. Storage: HDD absolute minimum, SSD highly recommended. | |
— | memoryCPU: Intel Core i5-8400 @ 2.80GHz or AMD Ryzen 5 1600 developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6GB) or AMD Radeon RX 580 (8GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i5-9300H / AMD Ryzen 5 3550H equivalent or better laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile (6GB) / GTX 1650 Ti Mobile (4GB). **An RTX 3050 Mobile would be a better starting point for a smoother experience.** layersRAM: 12 GB saveStorage (Tier): 30 GB HDD (SSD Strongly Recommended) |
1080p (Full HD) - Minimum (Targets 1080p, Low settings, ~30 FPS with Upscaling) (Low Preset, 1080p resolution with upscaling, targeting 30 FPS using traditional lighting, as per official notes.) CPU: Official minimum desktop CPU. The Intel requirement is quite old, while the AMD one is more recent. CPU (Laptop): Estimated entry-level laptop CPUs for minimum playability. GPU: Official minimum desktop GPU. GPU (Laptop): Estimated laptop GPUs for minimum settings. The GTX 1060 Mobile should provide a comparable experience. RAM: 16GB RAM is the official minimum requirement, a high baseline for a minimum spec. Storage: An SSD is officially required for minimum playability. | |
memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-4790 or AMD Ryzen 5 2600 developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon RX 480 laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-7700HQ / AMD Ryzen 5 3550H or better. laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile (6GB) / GTX 1650 Ti Mobile (4GB). layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 20 GB SSD | — |
1440p (QHD/2K) - Official Recommended (Targets 1440p, Med/High settings, ~60 FPS with Upscaling) (Medium to High Preset, 1440p resolution with upscaling, targeting 60 FPS with Lumen GI and Reflections enabled, as per official notes.) CPU: Official recommended desktop CPU. The powerful Ryzen 7 7700X suggests high CPU demand for 60 FPS targets. CPU (Laptop): High-performance laptop CPUs are essential for a consistent 1440p experience, especially with Lumen enabled. GPU: Official recommended desktop GPUs for a 1440p upscaled experience. The RX 6750 XT is better suited for this target. GPU (Laptop): A high-TGP RTX 4060 or RTX 3070 Laptop is the ideal target for 1440p. A future RTX 5060 Laptop would offer an even better experience. RAM: 16GB RAM is the official recommendation for this tier. Storage: A fast NVMe SSD is recommended for the best loading times at 1440p. | |
memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-9700K or AMD Ryzen 7 7700X developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 or AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i9-10980HK / AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX or newer. laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop (8GB) / RTX 4060 Laptop (8GB). (Future-proof: RTX 5060 Laptop) layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 20 GB NVMe SSD | — |
2160p (UHD/4K) - 4K Ultra Settings (Targets 2160p/4K, High/Ultra settings, ~60 FPS with Upscaling) (High/Ultra Preset, 2160p (4K) resolution, aiming for 60 FPS. Upscaling (DLSS/FSR Performance) is essential.) CPU: A top-tier desktop CPU is recommended to support high-framerate 4K gaming and minimize CPU bottlenecks. CPU (Laptop): The highest-end laptop CPUs are needed to pair with flagship GPUs for a smooth 4K experience. GPU: High-end 40-series desktop GPUs are needed for a 4K/60FPS experience, relying heavily on DLSS/FSR Performance mode. A future RTX 5070 would be a better target for high-framerate 4K. GPU (Laptop): Flagship laptop GPUs are required for a playable 4K experience, which will be heavily dependent on upscaling technologies. RAM: While 16GB is the official recommendation, 32GB provides more headroom for 4K textures and reduces potential issues. Storage: A fast NVMe SSD is highly recommended for the best 4K gaming experience. | |
memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-13700K or AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti (12GB) or AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT (20GB). (Future-proof: RTX 5070) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i9-13900HX / AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX or newer. laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop (12GB) / RTX 4090 Laptop (16GB). layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 20 GB NVMe SSD | — |
2160p (UHD/4K) - Ultra (Estimated 2160p/4K ~60 FPS, Ultra Preset, Upscaling Needed) (Ultra Preset, Upscaling (FSR Performance/Balanced or equivalent)) CPU: CPU for 4K/60FPS Ultra. CPU (Laptop): Top-tier laptop CPU. GPU: Desktop GPU for 4K/60FPS Ultra. Upscaling essential. GPU (Laptop): Flagship laptop GPUs. 12GB+ VRAM critical, upscaling vital. RAM: 32GB RAM essential for smoother 4K Ultra. Storage: NVMe SSD required. | |
— | memoryCPU: Intel Core i9-10900K or AMD Ryzen 9 3900X/5900X developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (10GB) / RTX 4070 Ti (12GB) or AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT (16GB) / RX 7900 XT (20GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-11800H / AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS or better. **Modern i9/Ryzen 9 H/HX series.** laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile (16GB, Max TGP) / RTX 4080 Mobile (12GB, Max TGP). **An RTX 4090 Mobile would be better. A hypothetical next-gen flagship (RTX 50-series) would provide a more comfortable native-like 4K experience. (Highly Speculative)** layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 30 GB NVMe SSD |
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Spec: 20 GB available space (SSD Required) Note: An SSD is listed as a mandatory requirement for both minimum and recommended tiers. The relatively small 20GB install size suggests efficient asset packaging. Type: SSD | Spec: 30 GB available space (SSD Recommended). Note: An SSD is highly recommended for faster loading times between districts and restarting loops. Type: SSD |
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Spec: Windows 10 for Minimum, Windows 11 for Recommended Explanation: A 64-bit version of Windows 10 is required. Windows 11 is officially recommended for the higher spec tier. | Spec: Windows 10 version 1909 or higher (64-bit) Explanation: 64-bit Windows 10 (specified version or newer) or Windows 11 is required. |
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Spec: DirectX 12 Explanation: The official requirement is DirectX 12. As an Unreal Engine 5 title, it relies on DX12 for its advanced rendering features like Lumen. | Spec: DirectX 12 Explanation: DirectX 12 API is required. |
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