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Dread Nautical

Dread Nautical

2019Easy to run

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1080p performance

Dread Nautical estimated FPS at 1080p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4070999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 3080999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps999 fps999 fps994 fps
RTX 3070999 fps999 fps999 fps906 fps
RTX 4060999 fps999 fps999 fps819 fps
RTX 3060999 fps999 fps864 fps702 fps
GTX 1660 Super978 fps783 fps626 fps509 fps

1440p performance

Dread Nautical estimated FPS at 1440p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4070999 fps999 fps999 fps921 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps999 fps999 fps811 fps
RTX 3080999 fps999 fps972 fps789 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps999 fps918 fps746 fps
RTX 3070999 fps999 fps837 fps680 fps
RTX 4060999 fps945 fps756 fps614 fps
RTX 3060999 fps810 fps648 fps526 fps
GTX 1660 Super734 fps587 fps470 fps382 fps

4K performance

Dread Nautical estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps999 fps982 fps
RTX 4090999 fps999 fps999 fps912 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps999 fps999 fps819 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps950 fps772 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps892 fps725 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps882 fps705 fps573 fps
RTX 4070945 fps756 fps604 fps491 fps
RX 7800 XT832 fps666 fps533 fps433 fps
RTX 3080810 fps648 fps518 fps421 fps
RTX 4060 Ti765 fps612 fps489 fps398 fps
RTX 3070697 fps558 fps446 fps363 fps
RTX 4060630 fps504 fps403 fps327 fps
RTX 3060540 fps432 fps345 fps281 fps
GTX 1660 Super391 fps313 fps250 fps203 fps

Minimum Hardware

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Intel HD 4400 or Nvidia and AMD equivalent

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Processor
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Intel Core i5-2500K or AMD equivalent

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Memory
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4 GB

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Genres

IndieRole-playing (RPG)

About

Dread Nautical, released in 2019 by Zen Studios, is an indie RPG that takes players aboard the surreal cruise liner, the Hope. This tactical turn-based RPG blends rogue-like elements with an eerie, cartoonish aesthetic, allowing players to engage with supernatural threats while collaborating with other survivors to escape the chaos. Its unique combination of genres and immersive gameplay experience set it apart in the indie gaming landscape.

In terms of PC performance, Dread Nautical is quite accessible, making it a great choice for gamers with entry-level systems. To run the game smoothly at decent FPS, you’ll need a minimum of 4 GB RAM and a suitable GPU with a score around 530 or higher, effectively placing it in the lower tiers of GPU performance. This means that even integrated graphics options or budget-friendly cards can manage the game’s benchmark requirements, providing a satisfactory experience without heavy demands on hardware.

If you enjoy strategic gameplay mixed with an intriguing narrative in a visual landscape that's both charming and sinister, Dread Nautical is worth playing. With its solid ratings among players and a unique premise, this game offers an engaging experience that can easily captivate fans of indie and RPG genres alike.

Performance profile

September 2019 release. Dread Nautical was built around the GTX 10-series / RX Vega era. Current-gen mid-range cards (RTX 4060 / RX 7600) are overkill at 1080p and handle 1440p Ultra comfortably.

RPGs like Dread Nautical stress VRAM during long sessions — texture streaming, mods and open-world traversal inflate memory use over time. 8 GB VRAM is a practical floor; 12 GB+ is worth the headroom at 1440p and above.

Extremely light — Dread Nautical 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.

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