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Paper Nebula

Paper Nebula

2022Easy to run

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1080p performance

Paper Nebula 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 fps969 fps
RTX 3070999 fps999 fps999 fps884 fps
RTX 4060999 fps999 fps982 fps798 fps
RTX 3060999 fps999 fps842 fps684 fps
GTX 1660 Super954 fps763 fps611 fps496 fps

1440p performance

Paper Nebula 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 fps898 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps999 fps974 fps791 fps
RTX 3080999 fps999 fps947 fps770 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps999 fps895 fps727 fps
RTX 3070999 fps999 fps816 fps663 fps
RTX 4060999 fps921 fps737 fps599 fps
RTX 3060987 fps789 fps632 fps513 fps
GTX 1660 Super715 fps572 fps458 fps372 fps

4K performance

Paper Nebula estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps999 fps958 fps
RTX 4090999 fps999 fps999 fps889 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps999 fps982 fps798 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps926 fps753 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps870 fps707 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps860 fps688 fps559 fps
RTX 4070921 fps737 fps589 fps479 fps
RX 7800 XT811 fps649 fps519 fps422 fps
RTX 3080789 fps632 fps505 fps411 fps
RTX 4060 Ti746 fps596 fps477 fps388 fps
RTX 3070680 fps544 fps435 fps354 fps
RTX 4060614 fps491 fps393 fps319 fps
RTX 3060526 fps421 fps337 fps274 fps
GTX 1660 Super382 fps305 fps244 fps198 fps

Minimum Hardware

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DirectX 9.0c compatible video card

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x86, x64 architecture

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2 GB

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About

Paper Nebula is a 2022 action indie game that reinvents the classic arcade shooter as a Roguelike experience. Players find themselves blasting through relentless waves of alien ships in a vibrant world designed with charming paper-style graphics. The fast-paced gameplay keeps the adrenaline high as you navigate through this colorful universe to escape the Paper Nebula.

For those interested in performance benchmarks, Paper Nebula is quite accessible in terms of hardware requirements. An entry-level GPU with a minimum score of around 600 is sufficient to run the game smoothly, delivering a good FPS even on modest setups. With just 2 GB of RAM needed, players can expect a solid gaming experience without needing high-end components, making it a great fit for budget-conscious gamers.

If you enjoy action-packed, fast-paced games and appreciate indie titles, Paper Nebula is definitely worth your time. With its engaging gameplay and unique graphics, this game has received positive ratings and offers a fun experience for both casual and dedicated gamers alike.

Performance profile

Released in October 2022, Paper Nebula targets RTX 20/30-series and RX 6000-era hardware. A current mid-range GPU (RTX 4060 Ti / RX 7700 XT) is the sweet spot for 1440p Ultra; 4K needs a high-end card.

Action titles like Paper Nebula 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 — Paper Nebula 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

Paper spaceships... An alien infested nebula..... A mostly harmless A.I...... Roguelike!?! Welcome to the Paper Nebula. A loan protagonist attempting to escape an alien infested nebula, with the assistance of a legacy A.I. unit. Why is the protagonist here? Who is the enemy? Why are the sea creature based starships just so cute? Wait..... why are they stickers??? Find out now, in the Paper Nebula! "Acquire" alien technology to unlock shiny new weapons, ensuring you have "just one more go!" Improve your ships defence with shield and hull plating (boring but important). Power up with ultimate abilities, like ship duplication, to inflict massive damage. Encounter strange yet arduous bosses, and weep as they destroy your drone....this time.....but not next time. Work with a snide yet [REDACTED] A.I. K11lR to survive and escape the Paper Nebula.

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