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Nihilist Simulator

Nihilist Simulator

70/100
1 ratings2017Easy to run

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1080p performance

Nihilist Simulator 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 fps980 fps796 fps
RTX 4070999 fps999 fps840 fps683 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps925 fps740 fps601 fps
RTX 3080999 fps900 fps720 fps585 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps850 fps680 fps553 fps
RTX 3070969 fps775 fps620 fps504 fps
RTX 4060875 fps700 fps560 fps455 fps
RTX 3060750 fps600 fps480 fps390 fps
GTX 1660 Super544 fps435 fps348 fps283 fps

1440p performance

Nihilist Simulator estimated FPS at 1440p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4090999 fps999 fps999 fps951 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps999 fps999 fps853 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps990 fps804 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps930 fps756 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps919 fps735 fps597 fps
RTX 4070984 fps788 fps630 fps512 fps
RX 7800 XT867 fps694 fps555 fps451 fps
RTX 3080844 fps675 fps540 fps439 fps
RTX 4060 Ti797 fps638 fps510 fps414 fps
RTX 3070727 fps581 fps465 fps378 fps
RTX 4060656 fps525 fps420 fps341 fps
RTX 3060563 fps450 fps360 fps293 fps
GTX 1660 Super408 fps326 fps261 fps212 fps

4K performance

Nihilist Simulator estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps840 fps672 fps546 fps
RTX 4090975 fps780 fps624 fps507 fps
RX 7900 XTX875 fps700 fps560 fps455 fps
RTX 5080825 fps660 fps528 fps429 fps
RTX 4080 Super775 fps620 fps496 fps403 fps
RTX 4070 Ti613 fps490 fps392 fps319 fps
RTX 4070525 fps420 fps336 fps273 fps
RX 7800 XT463 fps370 fps296 fps241 fps
RTX 3080450 fps360 fps288 fps234 fps
RTX 4060 Ti425 fps340 fps272 fps221 fps
RTX 3070388 fps310 fps248 fps202 fps
RTX 4060350 fps280 fps224 fps182 fps
RTX 3060300 fps240 fps192 fps156 fps
GTX 1660 Super218 fps174 fps139 fps113 fps

Minimum Hardware

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DX11 compatible

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64bit Intel compatible Dual Core CPU

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Memory
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2 GB

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About

Nihilist Simulator, released in 2017, is a unique entry in the adventure and simulation genres that challenges players with a rather existential premise: the only goal is to die, mirroring the struggles of life itself. This indie title, rated 70/100, has drawn attention for its dark humor and unorthodox gameplay, making it a notable addition to casual gaming libraries. With its unconventional approach, it stands out among other simulation games.

In terms of PC performance, Nihilist Simulator is quite accessible, requiring only an entry-level GPU with a minimum score around 2000 and 2 GB of RAM. Players looking to hit steady FPS can use lower to mid-range graphics settings without sacrificing too much visual fidelity. For optimal performance and enjoyable gameplay, a GPU from the entry-level tier is recommended, making it easy for a wide range of gamers to experience the title.

Should you play Nihilist Simulator? If you are intrigued by titles that blend existential themes with humor and are willing to explore a different gaming experience, this title could be for you. Its solid rating and unique approach justify giving it a try, especially if you're a fan of indie adventures.

Performance profile

December 2017 release. Nihilist Simulator was built around the GTX 10-series / RX Vega era. Current-gen mid-range cards (RTX 4060 / RX 7600) are overkill at 1080p and handle 1440p Ultra comfortably.

Simulation titles like Nihilist Simulator 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 — Nihilist Simulator 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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