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Oil Rush

Oil Rush

58/100
6 ratings2012Easy to run

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1080p performance

Oil Rush 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 fps996 fps
RTX 3060999 fps999 fps999 fps854 fps
GTX 1660 Super999 fps953 fps762 fps619 fps

1440p performance

Oil Rush 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 fps987 fps
RTX 3080999 fps999 fps999 fps961 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps999 fps999 fps907 fps
RTX 3070999 fps999 fps999 fps827 fps
RTX 4060999 fps999 fps920 fps747 fps
RTX 3060999 fps985 fps788 fps641 fps
GTX 1660 Super893 fps714 fps572 fps464 fps

4K performance

Oil Rush 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 fps996 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps999 fps939 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps999 fps882 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps999 fps858 fps697 fps
RTX 4070999 fps920 fps736 fps598 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps810 fps648 fps527 fps
RTX 3080985 fps788 fps631 fps512 fps
RTX 4060 Ti931 fps745 fps596 fps484 fps
RTX 3070849 fps679 fps543 fps441 fps
RTX 4060766 fps613 fps491 fps399 fps
RTX 3060657 fps526 fps420 fps342 fps
GTX 1660 Super476 fps381 fps305 fps248 fps

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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960

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2 GHz

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1 GB

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About

Oil Rush is a naval strategy game released in 2012, set in a post-apocalyptic world where nuclear war has resulted in melted ice caps and altered landscapes. This indie title stands out for its unique approach to gameplay, allowing players to focus on strategic and economic management without getting bogged down in micromanaging individual units. It combines engaging naval battles with a rich economic layer, appealing to both strategy enthusiasts and casual gamers looking for a distinctive experience.

In terms of PC performance, Oil Rush is accessible to a wide range of players, requiring only an entry-level GPU with a minimum score of around 35 to run smoothly. With just 1 GB of RAM needed, many older systems will handle the game well, but for optimal FPS and graphics settings, a more capable mid-range GPU is recommended. This allows players to enjoy a more visually appealing experience without experiencing performance hitches that could affect strategic decision-making.

While Oil Rush has a modest rating of 58/100, its unique blend of strategy and simplistic controls may still resonate with fans of the genre, particularly those seeking an indie title. If you're interested in naval strategy games and can appreciate a title that prioritizes broader gameplay over detailed unit control, Oil Rush might be worth a try despite its mixed reviews.

Performance profile

January 2012 release. Oil Rush targets mid-2000s-to-early-2010s hardware — any modern entry-level GPU (GTX 1650 tier or newer integrated graphics) handles it at 1080p Ultra without breaking a sweat.

As a strategy title, Oil Rush is typically CPU-bound rather than GPU-bound — single-thread CPU performance dictates framerate during large-scale battles, end-game saves and late-game AI turns. A fast modern 6-core will help more than a GPU upgrade.

Extremely light — Oil Rush 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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