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Journey of a Roach

Journey of a Roach

74/100
15 ratings2013Easy to run

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1080p performance

Journey of a Roach 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 fps999 fps
RTX 3070999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4060999 fps999 fps999 fps929 fps
RTX 3060999 fps999 fps980 fps796 fps
GTX 1660 Super999 fps888 fps710 fps577 fps

1440p performance

Journey of a Roach 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 fps999 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps999 fps999 fps920 fps
RTX 3080999 fps999 fps999 fps895 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps999 fps999 fps846 fps
RTX 3070999 fps999 fps949 fps771 fps
RTX 4060999 fps999 fps857 fps696 fps
RTX 3060999 fps918 fps735 fps597 fps
GTX 1660 Super832 fps666 fps533 fps433 fps

4K performance

Journey of a Roach estimated FPS at 4K 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 fps929 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps999 fps876 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps999 fps822 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps999 fps800 fps650 fps
RTX 4070999 fps857 fps686 fps557 fps
RX 7800 XT944 fps755 fps604 fps491 fps
RTX 3080918 fps735 fps588 fps478 fps
RTX 4060 Ti867 fps694 fps555 fps451 fps
RTX 3070791 fps633 fps506 fps411 fps
RTX 4060714 fps571 fps457 fps371 fps
RTX 3060612 fps490 fps392 fps318 fps
GTX 1660 Super444 fps355 fps284 fps231 fps

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OpenGL 2.0 compatible with 256 MB RAM (shared memory not recommended)

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Processor
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2.5 GHz (Single Core) or better

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Memory
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2 GB

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About

Journey of a Roach, released in 2013, is an indie adventure game that stands out for its unique premise and whimsical art style. Set in a post-apocalyptic world where mutated insects are determined to explore their bomb shelter home, players take on the roles of Jim and Bud, two roach buddies navigating a barren yet surprisingly colorful environment. The point-and-click gameplay offers a light-hearted approach to the end of civilization, with clever puzzles and charming graphics that keep players engaged throughout their journey.

This PC game appeals to gamers who appreciate quirky narratives and easy-to-pick-up gameplay mechanics. It’s particularly suited for casual players or those seeking a low-pressure gaming experience, as the difficulty is relatively moderate and the pacing allows for exploration without overwhelming challenges. Replayability may not be a strong suit, but the game's humor and engaging story make revisiting it a delightful option for fans of indie adventures.

If you're looking for a game that combines charming graphics with a fun concept, Journey of a Roach comes highly recommended with a decent rating of 74/100. Its unique take on the adventure genre and accessible gameplay make it a worthwhile addition to any PC gaming library for those ready to embrace its bizarre world.

Performance profile

Released in November 2013, Journey of a Roach 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.

Journey of a Roach 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 — Journey of a Roach 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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