Observer
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Observer FPS by GPU
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1080p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 778 fps | 623 fps | 498 fps | 405 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 723 fps | 578 fps | 463 fps | 376 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 649 fps | 519 fps | 415 fps | 337 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 612 fps | 489 fps | 391 fps | 318 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 574 fps | 460 fps | 368 fps | 299 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 454 fps | 363 fps | 291 fps | 236 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 389 fps | 311 fps | 249 fps | 202 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 343 fps | 274 fps | 219 fps | 178 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 334 fps | 267 fps | 213 fps | 173 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 315 fps | 252 fps | 202 fps | 164 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 287 fps | 230 fps | 184 fps | 149 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 259 fps | 208 fps | 166 fps | 135 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 222 fps | 178 fps | 142 fps | 116 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 161 fps | 129 fps | 103 fps | 84 fps |
1440p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 584 fps | 467 fps | 374 fps | 304 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 542 fps | 434 fps | 347 fps | 282 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 486 fps | 389 fps | 311 fps | 253 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 459 fps | 367 fps | 294 fps | 239 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 431 fps | 345 fps | 276 fps | 224 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 341 fps | 272 fps | 218 fps | 177 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 292 fps | 234 fps | 187 fps | 152 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 257 fps | 206 fps | 165 fps | 134 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 250 fps | 200 fps | 160 fps | 130 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 236 fps | 189 fps | 151 fps | 123 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 215 fps | 172 fps | 138 fps | 112 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 195 fps | 156 fps | 125 fps | 101 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 167 fps | 133 fps | 107 fps | 87 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 121 fps | 97 fps | 77 fps | 63 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 311 fps | 249 fps | 199 fps | 162 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 289 fps | 231 fps | 185 fps | 150 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 259 fps | 208 fps | 166 fps | 135 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 245 fps | 196 fps | 157 fps | 127 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 230 fps | 184 fps | 147 fps | 119 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 182 fps | 145 fps | 116 fps | 94 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 156 fps | 125 fps | 100 fps | 81 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 137 fps | 110 fps | 88 fps | 71 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 133 fps | 107 fps | 85 fps | 69 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 126 fps | 101 fps | 81 fps | 66 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 115 fps | 92 fps | 74 fps | 60 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 104 fps | 83 fps | 66 fps | 54 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 89 fps | 71 fps | 57 fps | 46 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 64 fps | 52 fps | 41 fps | 34 fps |
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About
Observer, released in 2017, is a first-person horror game that stands out for its deep storytelling and highly atmospheric environments. Set in a dystopian future, players take on the role of an Observer, a neural detective who can hack into the minds of the deceased. The blend of psychological horror and narrative complexity makes Observer a unique experience for fans of the genre.
In terms of PC performance, Observer is relatively accessible but does have some hardware requirements to ensure optimal performance. With a minimum GPU requirement of around 4047, players can expect decent FPS while playing on entry-level GPUs. For a more enjoyable experience, especially at higher graphics settings, it’s recommended to have at least 8 GB of RAM and a mid-tier GPU. This setup will allow for smoother gameplay and better overall performance during those intense horror moments.
Given its solid rating of 76/100 and captivating narrative style, Observer is definitely worth playing, especially if you appreciate atmospheric horror games. Its combination of engaging storytelling and unique gameplay mechanics makes it a noteworthy title in the genre.
Performance profile
August 2017 release. Observer 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.
Entry-level hardware target. A GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT reaches 60 FPS at 1080p Medium in Observer; an RTX 4060 comfortably sustains 1440p Ultra. 4K Ultra 60 FPS needs an RTX 4070 or better.
Storyline
The year is 2084. If you somehow survived the Nanophage, odds are you were killed in the War. Those who live have turned to drugs, VR, neural implants— anything to distract themselves from this new reality. You are Daniel Lazarski, an elite neural detective known as an Observer, and part of a corporate-funded police unit whose purpose is to hack and invade suspects’ minds. In this future, anything you think, feel, or remember can be used against you in a court of law. When you receive a mysterious message from your estranged son, a high-level engineer for the almighty Chiron Corporation, you journey to the seedy Class C slums of Krakow to investigate. But as you hack into the unstable minds of criminals and victims to look for clues, you are forced to relive their darkest fears. How far will you go to discover the truth? With cyberpunk legend Rutger Hauer (Blade Runner) as Detective Lazarski, >observer_ is a first-person psychological horror story that focuses on a dark, dystopian setting. Developed by Bloober Team, the creators of Layers of Fear, >observer_ is a horror experience meant for mature audiences. What you see will disturb you.