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Hydroneer

Hydroneer

62/100
7 ratings2020Easy to run

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1080p performance

Hydroneer 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 fps986 fps
RTX 3080999 fps999 fps999 fps959 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps999 fps999 fps906 fps
RTX 3070999 fps999 fps999 fps826 fps
RTX 4060999 fps999 fps918 fps746 fps
RTX 3060999 fps984 fps787 fps639 fps
GTX 1660 Super891 fps713 fps570 fps464 fps

1440p performance

Hydroneer 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 fps979 fps
RTX 4070999 fps999 fps999 fps839 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps999 fps910 fps739 fps
RTX 3080999 fps999 fps885 fps719 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps999 fps836 fps679 fps
RTX 3070999 fps953 fps762 fps619 fps
RTX 4060999 fps861 fps689 fps559 fps
RTX 3060922 fps738 fps590 fps480 fps
GTX 1660 Super669 fps535 fps428 fps348 fps

4K performance

Hydroneer estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps999 fps895 fps
RTX 4090999 fps999 fps999 fps831 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps999 fps918 fps746 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps866 fps703 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps813 fps661 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps803 fps643 fps522 fps
RTX 4070861 fps689 fps551 fps448 fps
RX 7800 XT758 fps607 fps485 fps394 fps
RTX 3080738 fps590 fps472 fps384 fps
RTX 4060 Ti697 fps557 fps446 fps362 fps
RTX 3070635 fps508 fps407 fps330 fps
RTX 4060574 fps459 fps367 fps298 fps
RTX 3060492 fps393 fps315 fps256 fps
GTX 1660 Super357 fps285 fps228 fps185 fps

Minimum Hardware

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1 GB DirectX 11 dedicated video card

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Processor
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Quad-Core 64-bit Intel or AMD processor, 2.4 GHZ CPU

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Memory
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8 GB

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Genres

About

Hydroneer, released in 2020, is a mining and base building sandbox game that blends adventure, simulation, and strategy elements. Players dig for gold and other resources to profit and expand their operations. What makes Hydroneer notable is its emphasis on automation and crafting, allowing players to create intricate systems for resource extraction while exploring a vibrant, expansive environment.

For optimal performance, Hydroneer is quite accessible and can run effectively on entry-level hardware. With a minimum GPU score of around 800, even budget-friendly graphics cards can deliver decent frame rates, reaching benchmarks of 30-60 FPS at lower graphics settings. Players with at least 8 GB of RAM will enjoy a smoother experience, enhancing both gameplay and overall performance. This makes it a viable choice for gamers with modest systems looking to dive into the world of mining simulation.

Given its 62/100 rating, Hydroneer may not appeal to everyone, but fans of casual and indie games will likely find enjoyment in its unique blend of genres. If you appreciate games that encourage creativity and exploration, Hydroneer offers a satisfying experience that is worth a try, especially if you have the appropriate hardware to support it.

Performance profile

Released in May 2020, Hydroneer targets RTX 20/30-series and RX 6000-era hardware. A current mid-range GPU (RTX 4060 Ti / RX 7700 XT) is the sweet spot for 1440p Ultra; 4K needs a high-end card.

As a strategy title, Hydroneer 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 — Hydroneer 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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