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Fran Bow

Fran Bow

73/100
117 ratings2015Easy to run

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1080p performance

Fran Bow 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 fps989 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps999 fps999 fps871 fps
RTX 3080999 fps999 fps999 fps848 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps999 fps986 fps801 fps
RTX 3070999 fps999 fps899 fps730 fps
RTX 4060999 fps999 fps812 fps659 fps
RTX 3060999 fps870 fps696 fps565 fps
GTX 1660 Super788 fps630 fps504 fps410 fps

1440p performance

Fran Bow 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 fps865 fps
RTX 4070999 fps999 fps913 fps742 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps999 fps804 fps654 fps
RTX 3080999 fps978 fps783 fps636 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps924 fps739 fps601 fps
RTX 3070999 fps842 fps674 fps548 fps
RTX 4060951 fps761 fps609 fps495 fps
RTX 3060815 fps652 fps522 fps424 fps
GTX 1660 Super591 fps473 fps378 fps307 fps

4K performance

Fran Bow estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps974 fps791 fps
RTX 4090999 fps999 fps904 fps735 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps999 fps812 fps659 fps
RTX 5080999 fps957 fps765 fps622 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps899 fps719 fps584 fps
RTX 4070 Ti888 fps710 fps568 fps462 fps
RTX 4070761 fps609 fps487 fps396 fps
RX 7800 XT670 fps536 fps429 fps349 fps
RTX 3080652 fps522 fps417 fps339 fps
RTX 4060 Ti616 fps493 fps394 fps320 fps
RTX 3070562 fps449 fps359 fps292 fps
RTX 4060507 fps406 fps325 fps264 fps
RTX 3060435 fps348 fps278 fps226 fps
GTX 1660 Super315 fps252 fps202 fps164 fps

Minimum Hardware

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Nvidia GeForce GTX 260

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Processor
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1.7 GHz Dual Core

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Memory
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2 GB

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About

Fran Bow is a creepy indie adventure game released in 2015 that follows a young girl navigating a disturbing psychological journey. The game combines point-and-click exploration with a dark, twisted narrative centered around mental illness and survival. Its unsettling atmosphere and unique visual style have made it a cult classic among indie horror fans despite its modest 73/100 rating.

On PC, Fran Bow is extremely accessible and won't stress your hardware. The game requires only an entry-level GPU with a benchmark score around 1202 or higher to run smoothly, along with 2 GB of RAM. You can expect consistent high FPS even on older or budget graphics cards, making it ideal for performance benchmarking on lower-end systems. Graphics settings are straightforward, and the 2D art style means frame rate isn't critical to enjoyment.

If you enjoy psychological horror and indie adventures, Fran Bow is worth experiencing despite its middling critical score. The game's atmospheric storytelling and unsettling imagery create a memorable experience that resonates far beyond its technical presentation.

Performance profile

Released in August 2015, Fran Bow 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.

Fran Bow is a narrative-driven experience — a rock-solid 60 FPS is plenty. Prioritise resolution and image quality (AA, anisotropic filtering) over chasing high-refresh framerates.

Extremely light — Fran Bow 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

After witnessing the gruesome and mysterious loss of her parents, found dismembered at their home, Fran rushes into the woods, together with her only friend, Mr. Midnight, a black cat that Fran had previously received as a present from her parents. In the forest, Fran goes into shock over the loss of her parents and when she recovers, she’s at Oswald Asylum, an oppressive mental institution for children, and Mr. Midnight is nowhere to be found. After having a dream about her beloved cat, Fran decides to escape from the mental institution to find him and go back home to Aunt Grace, her only living relative.

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