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Nova Flow

Nova Flow

2018Easy to run

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1080p performance

Nova Flow 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 fps978 fps
RTX 3080999 fps999 fps999 fps951 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps999 fps999 fps898 fps
RTX 3070999 fps999 fps999 fps819 fps
RTX 4060999 fps999 fps911 fps740 fps
RTX 3060999 fps976 fps780 fps634 fps
GTX 1660 Super884 fps707 fps566 fps460 fps

1440p performance

Nova Flow 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 fps971 fps
RTX 4070999 fps999 fps999 fps832 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps999 fps902 fps733 fps
RTX 3080999 fps999 fps878 fps713 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps999 fps829 fps674 fps
RTX 3070999 fps945 fps756 fps614 fps
RTX 4060999 fps854 fps683 fps555 fps
RTX 3060915 fps732 fps585 fps476 fps
GTX 1660 Super663 fps530 fps424 fps345 fps

4K performance

Nova Flow estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps999 fps888 fps
RTX 4090999 fps999 fps999 fps824 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps999 fps911 fps740 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps859 fps698 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps807 fps655 fps
RTX 4070 Ti996 fps797 fps637 fps518 fps
RTX 4070854 fps683 fps546 fps444 fps
RX 7800 XT752 fps602 fps481 fps391 fps
RTX 3080732 fps585 fps468 fps380 fps
RTX 4060 Ti691 fps553 fps442 fps359 fps
RTX 3070630 fps504 fps403 fps328 fps
RTX 4060569 fps455 fps364 fps296 fps
RTX 3060488 fps390 fps312 fps254 fps
GTX 1660 Super354 fps283 fps226 fps184 fps

Minimum Hardware

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NVIDIA GeForce GT 730

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Processor
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Intel® Core™ i3 2120 or equivalent AMD Processor

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Memory
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4 GB

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Genres

About

Nova Flow, released in 2018, is an engaging first-person speed running platformer that challenges players to ascend a mysterious tower looming above the skyline. With a unique blend of action and indie mechanics, the game focuses on rhythm and instinct, requiring players to navigate through levels as swiftly as possible before time runs out. Its captivating visuals and streamlined gameplay make it a notable title for fans of platformers.

In terms of PC performance, Nova Flow is designed to be accessible, requiring only an entry-level GPU with a minimum score of around 904 to run smoothly at decent graphics settings. Players with 4 GB of RAM can expect a good experience, and those with mid-range GPUs should achieve comfortable FPS for that seamless speed run experience. This means even budget-friendly setups can deliver enjoyable gameplay without extensive hardware upgrades.

If you're a fan of action-packed, time-sensitive games, Nova Flow comes highly recommended due to its captivating premise and engaging gameplay mechanics. Its indie status, paired with solid ratings, makes it an excellent choice for players seeking both challenge and enjoyment in the platforming genre.

Performance profile

March 2018 release. Nova Flow 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.

Action titles like Nova Flow reward high framerates for visual clarity during combat. A mid-range modern GPU at 1440p 60–120 FPS is the practical sweet spot; VRR (G-Sync/FreeSync) smooths out drops during heavy effects.

Extremely light — Nova Flow 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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