Aurora Nights
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Aurora Nights FPS by GPU
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1080p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 865 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 999 fps | 965 fps | 772 fps | 627 fps |
1440p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 973 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 919 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 838 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 932 fps | 757 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 999 fps | 998 fps | 799 fps | 649 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 905 fps | 724 fps | 579 fps | 470 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 952 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 894 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 870 fps | 706 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 932 fps | 745 fps | 606 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 821 fps | 657 fps | 533 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 998 fps | 799 fps | 639 fps | 519 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 943 fps | 754 fps | 603 fps | 490 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 860 fps | 688 fps | 550 fps | 447 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 776 fps | 621 fps | 497 fps | 404 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 665 fps | 532 fps | 426 fps | 346 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 482 fps | 386 fps | 309 fps | 251 fps |
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About
Aurora Nights, released in 2016, is a casual indie game that blends entertainment with education by helping players learn to identify constellations. Its unique gameplay mechanics revolve around navigating a beautifully rendered night sky, making it an enjoyable experience for astronomy enthusiasts and casual gamers alike. With a rating of 80/100, it stands out in a niche genre focused on learning while having fun.
For PC performance, Aurora Nights is quite accessible, requiring only an entry-level GPU with a minimum score of around 4. Players can expect smooth gameplay and around 60 FPS on basic hardware setups. With just 1 GB of RAM needed, even budget builds should handle the game comfortably, allowing users to enjoy medium graphics settings without significant lag.
If you're drawn to casual and educational games, Aurora Nights comes highly recommended thanks to its solid rating and engaging premise. Whether for a leisurely evening or as a tool for learning about the stars, it's worth giving this title a try.
Performance profile
Released in May 2016, Aurora Nights sits in the DirectX 11 generation. Comfortable on any modern mid-range GPU at 1440p; even an RTX 3050 or RX 6600 typically delivers 4K60 at High settings.
Indie and casual titles are typically light on hardware. Aurora Nights runs well on almost any modern GPU, including integrated graphics on recent laptops — you won't need a dedicated card for a smooth experience.
Extremely light — Aurora Nights 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.
