An unorthodox optimization approach, sure, but probably the one more game studios should adopt.

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An indie developer purchased a $100 PC with minimal specs (Intel Core i3-3217U, 4GB RAM) to optimize their chess roguelike game after receiving performance complaints. Testing on low-end hardware helped identify bottlenecks like Vulkan rendering issues on integrated GPUs and cursor lag in Software mode that weren't apparent on mid-tier systems. This pragmatic approach ensures the game runs smoothly on a wider range of hardware configurations.

This Indie Developer Bought a $100 PC to Optimize Their Game

Every game developer should do this. This sounds so obvious, yet nobody seems to do it, ever. Except this guy!

Is there a reason why one wouldn’t just use a VM?

The right way to do it! like find out the minimum specs required! Then no complaining! 🙃

Every studio I’ve worked at always have a min-spec machine in the office. Whatever we state we support as min-spec our developers have access to that machine and we run automated bench marks with it.