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Nordlicht

Nordlicht

70/100
4 ratings2019Easy to run

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1080p performance

Nordlicht 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 fps924 fps
RTX 3060999 fps999 fps975 fps792 fps
GTX 1660 Super999 fps883 fps707 fps574 fps

1440p performance

Nordlicht 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 fps916 fps
RTX 3080999 fps999 fps999 fps891 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps999 fps999 fps841 fps
RTX 3070999 fps999 fps944 fps767 fps
RTX 4060999 fps999 fps853 fps693 fps
RTX 3060999 fps914 fps731 fps594 fps
GTX 1660 Super828 fps662 fps530 fps431 fps

4K performance

Nordlicht 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 fps924 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps999 fps871 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps999 fps818 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps995 fps796 fps647 fps
RTX 4070999 fps853 fps682 fps554 fps
RX 7800 XT939 fps751 fps601 fps488 fps
RTX 3080914 fps731 fps585 fps475 fps
RTX 4060 Ti863 fps690 fps552 fps449 fps
RTX 3070787 fps629 fps504 fps409 fps
RTX 4060711 fps569 fps455 fps370 fps
RTX 3060609 fps487 fps390 fps317 fps
GTX 1660 Super442 fps353 fps283 fps230 fps

Minimum Hardware

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Geforce 8800, Radeon HD 2000, Pixel Shader 3.0, 256 MB discrete RAM

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Processor
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2 GHz Dual Core

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Memory
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2 GB

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About

Nordlicht, released in 2019, is an adventure game that invites players to accompany a unique family on their captivating journey to the cold north. This indie title stands out for its charming visuals and engaging narrative, as players navigate through the enchanting polar night, encountering mysterious star-signs while overcoming the challenges posed by nature. Its casual approach makes it accessible to a wide audience, appealing to both seasoned gamers and newcomers alike.

In terms of PC performance, Nordlicht is designed to be quite accessible, operating smoothly on entry-level hardware. With a minimum GPU requirement that scores around 213, you can expect satisfactory FPS even with modest specifications. For optimal performance, targeting a GPU in the lower-tier range, such as an integrated graphics card or an entry-level discrete GPU, will ensure that players can enjoy the beautiful graphics settings without significant performance dips.

With a score of 70/100, Nordlicht is a noteworthy title for fans of adventure and casual gaming. If you enjoy indie games that combine storytelling with exploratory elements, this game might be a delightful addition to your library. Its charming journey through the northern landscapes could provide a peaceful escape worth experiencing.

Performance profile

September 2019 release. Nordlicht 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.

Nordlicht 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 — Nordlicht 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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