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Flotsam

Flotsam

78/100
6 ratings2025Easy to run

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1080p performance

Flotsam 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 fps906 fps
RTX 4070999 fps999 fps955 fps776 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps999 fps842 fps684 fps
RTX 3080999 fps999 fps819 fps665 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps967 fps773 fps628 fps
RTX 3070999 fps882 fps705 fps573 fps
RTX 4060995 fps796 fps637 fps518 fps
RTX 3060853 fps682 fps546 fps444 fps
GTX 1660 Super618 fps495 fps396 fps322 fps

1440p performance

Flotsam 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 fps970 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps999 fps915 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps999 fps859 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps999 fps836 fps679 fps
RTX 4070999 fps896 fps717 fps582 fps
RX 7800 XT986 fps789 fps631 fps513 fps
RTX 3080960 fps768 fps614 fps499 fps
RTX 4060 Ti906 fps725 fps580 fps471 fps
RTX 3070826 fps661 fps529 fps430 fps
RTX 4060746 fps597 fps478 fps388 fps
RTX 3060640 fps512 fps409 fps333 fps
GTX 1660 Super464 fps371 fps297 fps241 fps

4K performance

Flotsam estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps955 fps764 fps621 fps
RTX 4090999 fps887 fps710 fps577 fps
RX 7900 XTX995 fps796 fps637 fps518 fps
RTX 5080938 fps751 fps601 fps488 fps
RTX 4080 Super882 fps705 fps564 fps458 fps
RTX 4070 Ti697 fps557 fps446 fps362 fps
RTX 4070597 fps478 fps382 fps311 fps
RX 7800 XT526 fps421 fps337 fps274 fps
RTX 3080512 fps409 fps328 fps266 fps
RTX 4060 Ti483 fps387 fps309 fps251 fps
RTX 3070441 fps353 fps282 fps229 fps
RTX 4060398 fps318 fps255 fps207 fps
RTX 3060341 fps273 fps218 fps177 fps
GTX 1660 Super247 fps198 fps158 fps129 fps

Minimum Hardware

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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 or equivalent

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Processor
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Intel Core i5 or equivalent

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Memory
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8 GB

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About

Flotsam, released in 2025, is an engaging indie simulation and strategy game that immerses players in a post-apocalyptic world. In this unique survival experience, you gather debris from the ocean to build and expand a floating garbage town, all while managing the needs of your townsfolk. With its colorful graphics and creative gameplay, Flotsam stands out in the indie genre, delivering a fresh take on resource management and exploration.

In terms of PC performance, Flotsam is designed to be quite accessible. With a minimum GPU requirement of an entry-level GPU scoring around 1759, players can expect smooth gameplay even on budget machines. To achieve decent frame rates (FPS), a mid-range GPU is recommended, allowing for optimal graphics settings without sacrificing performance. Players with at least 8 GB of RAM will also ensure better overall performance, enhancing both visuals and gameplay experience.

Considering its solid rating of 78/100 and its unique concept, Flotsam is definitely worth playing for fans of the indie and simulation genres. If you enjoy games that challenge your strategic thinking while providing an appealing aesthetic, diving into this floating garbage town adventure is highly recommended.

Performance profile

December 2025 release. As a current-generation title, Flotsam pushes modern hardware — expect to need an RTX 40-series or RX 7000-series GPU to enjoy it at native 4K Ultra without leaning on upscaling.

As a strategy title, Flotsam is typically CPU-bound rather than GPU-bound — single-thread CPU performance dictates framerate during large-scale battles, end-game saves and late-game AI turns. A fast modern 6-core will help more than a GPU upgrade.

Extremely light — Flotsam 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.

Storyline

Survive in a feel-good apocalypse world. Manage your drifters as they try to survive in a harsh ocean world, where everything is trying to eat you or sink your town to the depths of the sea! You’ll need fresh water, seafood, and scrap to make sure your drifters can make the best of this wet situation. Recycle everything! Luckily the flooded environment offers all kinds of relics from the old world to recycle. Your drifters can transform garbage, driftwood, and flotsam into boats and buildings. These allow them to collect rainwater, hunt for various creatures, and reel up scrap from the ocean floor. A moving floating town. Steer your town as you explore a sprawling, dynamic environment with tall ruins, underwater cities, and coral reefs full of sea life and garbage! Raise your sails to choose which obstacles to avoid and which to dismantle.

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