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Nucleares

Nucleares

2023Easy to run

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1080p performance

Nucleares 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 fps988 fps
RTX 4060999 fps999 fps999 fps892 fps
RTX 3060999 fps999 fps941 fps765 fps
GTX 1660 Super999 fps853 fps682 fps554 fps

1440p performance

Nucleares 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 fps884 fps
RTX 3080999 fps999 fps999 fps860 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps999 fps999 fps813 fps
RTX 3070999 fps999 fps912 fps741 fps
RTX 4060999 fps999 fps824 fps669 fps
RTX 3060999 fps882 fps706 fps574 fps
GTX 1660 Super800 fps640 fps512 fps416 fps

4K performance

Nucleares estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4090999 fps999 fps999 fps994 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps999 fps999 fps892 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps999 fps841 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps973 fps790 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps961 fps769 fps625 fps
RTX 4070999 fps824 fps659 fps535 fps
RX 7800 XT907 fps725 fps580 fps472 fps
RTX 3080882 fps706 fps565 fps459 fps
RTX 4060 Ti833 fps667 fps533 fps433 fps
RTX 3070760 fps608 fps486 fps395 fps
RTX 4060686 fps549 fps439 fps357 fps
RTX 3060588 fps471 fps376 fps306 fps
GTX 1660 Super426 fps341 fps273 fps222 fps

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Intel UHD Graphics 620

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Processor
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I5

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Memory
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6 GB

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Genres

About

Nucleares, released in 2023, is an engaging indie simulation game that puts players in the role of a nuclear reactor operator, assisted by an AI partner. This unique title emphasizes strategic decision-making and resource management, allowing players to navigate the intricacies of nuclear power generation while facing various challenges that test their skills and ingenuity. Its distinct premise and focus on simulation make it notable among indie games.

When it comes to PC performance, Nucleares is relatively accessible, with only a minimum GPU score of 300 required to run it smoothly. Even entry-level GPUs can manage decent graphics settings, allowing players to experience the game's visuals without needing top-tier hardware. With just 6 GB of RAM necessary, most players can expect solid FPS rates, ensuring a responsive gaming experience.

If you're a fan of simulation games and enjoy strategy-based gameplay, Nucleares is worth checking out. Its unique mechanics and engaging AI assistant offer a fresh experience that stands out in the genre, making it a satisfying addition to your gaming library.

Performance profile

March 2023 release. As a current-generation title, Nucleares pushes modern hardware — expect to need an RTX 40-series or RX 7000-series GPU to enjoy it at native 4K Ultra without leaning on upscaling.

Simulation titles like Nucleares 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 — Nucleares 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.

Storyline

Simulator of Nuclear Reactor, operable by a single person with the help of a Assistant with AI. The reactor is located on an island, secluded from any city. The only way is through the transport company Nucleares built to carry and bring the reactor operator. You have the reactor at your complete disposal, and the Reactor Assistant, a robot with an Artificial Intelligence made for times of crisis. The world is not ruined, but cities consume more and more energy, so your daily goals will be increasingly difficult to meet if you do not learn to control the core and all systems for generating energy.

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