What GPU do I need to run Mountain?

The minimum GPU requirement for Mountain is Radeon HD5450 or better; 256 MB or higher. For smoother performance at higher settings, a more powerful graphics card is recommended.

What are the system requirements for Mountain?

The minimum system requirements for Mountain are: CPU: 1.7+ GHz or better, GPU: Radeon HD5450 or better; 256 MB or higher, RAM: 2 GB.

Can I play Mountain at 60 FPS?

To achieve 60 FPS in Mountain at medium-to-high settings, you typically need at least an entry-level GPU (e.g. GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT). Use the FPS estimator on this page to check your specific GPU.

Mountain

35/100

26 ratings2014Easy to run

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Estimated FPS across quality settings and resolutions

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Mountain FPS by GPU

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1080p performance

Mountain estimated FPS at 1080p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPU	low	medium	high	ultra
RTX 5090	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps
RTX 4090	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps
RX 7900 XTX	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps
RTX 5080	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps
RTX 4080 Super	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps
RTX 4070 Ti	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps
RTX 4070	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps
RX 7800 XT	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps
RTX 3080	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps
RTX 4060 Ti	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps
RTX 3070	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps
RTX 4060	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	953 fps
RTX 3060	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	817 fps
GTX 1660 Super	999 fps	911 fps	729 fps	592 fps

1440p performance

Mountain estimated FPS at 1440p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPU	low	medium	high	ultra
RTX 5090	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps
RTX 4090	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps
RX 7900 XTX	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps
RTX 5080	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps
RTX 4080 Super	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps
RTX 4070 Ti	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps
RTX 4070	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps
RX 7800 XT	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	944 fps
RTX 3080	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	919 fps
RTX 4060 Ti	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	868 fps
RTX 3070	999 fps	999 fps	974 fps	791 fps
RTX 4060	999 fps	999 fps	880 fps	715 fps
RTX 3060	999 fps	942 fps	754 fps	613 fps
GTX 1660 Super	854 fps	683 fps	547 fps	444 fps

4K performance

Mountain estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPU	low	medium	high	ultra
RTX 5090	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps
RTX 4090	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps
RX 7900 XTX	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	953 fps
RTX 5080	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	898 fps
RTX 4080 Super	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	844 fps
RTX 4070 Ti	999 fps	999 fps	821 fps	667 fps
RTX 4070	999 fps	880 fps	704 fps	572 fps
RX 7800 XT	969 fps	775 fps	620 fps	504 fps
RTX 3080	942 fps	754 fps	603 fps	490 fps
RTX 4060 Ti	890 fps	712 fps	570 fps	463 fps
RTX 3070	812 fps	649 fps	519 fps	422 fps
RTX 4060	733 fps	586 fps	469 fps	381 fps
RTX 3060	628 fps	503 fps	402 fps	327 fps
GTX 1660 Super	455 fps	364 fps	292 fps	237 fps

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Genres

Casual IndieRole-playing (RPG)Simulation

About

Mountain is a 2014 ambient procedural generation game that blurs the line between gameplay and interactive art. Rather than traditional objectives, you interact with a procedurally generated mountain landscape in a relaxing, simulation-focused experience. It's a unique indie title that appeals to players seeking a meditative escape rather than competitive action or complex mechanics.

Running Mountain is incredibly accessible for PC gamers, as the game makes minimal demands on your hardware. An entry-level GPU with a benchmark score around 136 will handle this title with ease, and you'll see smooth FPS performance across virtually any modern system. With only 2 GB RAM required and modest graphics requirements, this is an excellent benchmark for testing older or budget gaming setups without needing demanding graphics settings adjustments.

With a 35/100 critical rating, Mountain isn't for everyone and won't appeal to players seeking traditional gameplay loops or storylines. However, if you're interested in experimental indie experiences or want a peaceful, contemplative game that runs on any PC, it's worth exploring during a sale.

Performance profile

Released in July 2014, Mountain 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.

Simulation titles like Mountain are heavily CPU-dependent — physics, AI and world state dominate the frame budget. Prioritise a CPU with strong single-thread performance and fast RAM over raw GPU power.

Extremely light — Mountain 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.