Minimum

Minimum is a fast-paced third-person shooter developed by Human Head Studios and TimeGate Studios that stands out due to its distinct visual identity. As the title suggests, the game utilizes a stylized, minimalist, blocky art style reminiscent of voxel graphics but with fluid animation. While it lacks a traditional story campaign, the premise centers on futuristic arena combat where teams vie for control using advanced weaponry and customizable armor sets. The game is set in a chaotic, abstract world where the primary objective is tactical dominance rather than narrative progression.

The gameplay is a unique hybrid of classic arena shooters and MOBA (Multiplayer Online Battle Arena) mechanics. Players engage in 5v5 matches where they must defeat AI-controlled 'creeps' to gather energy, which is used to craft weapons and upgrade armor in real-time during the match. The defining mode, Titan, involves escorting a massive, destructive golem into the enemy base to secure victory. While the official servers were shut down in 2016, the game garnered a cult following for its satisfying sense of progression, as armor physically grows and evolves as players perform better in the match.

From a hardware perspective, Minimum is exceptionally easy to run, living up to its name with very low system requirements. Thanks to its low-poly aesthetic and older engine architecture, it places very little strain on the GPU or CPU. Modern integrated graphics cards can handle this title at maximum settings with high frame rates, and even entry-level gaming PCs from the mid-2010s exceed the recommended specifications. Optimization is generally stable, making it a playable title on virtually any functional Windows computer today.