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Project Runner

Project Runner

2021Easy to run

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1080p performance

Project Runner 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 fps924 fps
RTX 4060999 fps999 fps999 fps835 fps
RTX 3060999 fps999 fps881 fps716 fps
GTX 1660 Super998 fps798 fps639 fps519 fps

1440p performance

Project Runner 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 fps939 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps999 fps999 fps827 fps
RTX 3080999 fps999 fps991 fps805 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps999 fps936 fps760 fps
RTX 3070999 fps999 fps853 fps693 fps
RTX 4060999 fps963 fps771 fps626 fps
RTX 3060999 fps826 fps661 fps537 fps
GTX 1660 Super748 fps599 fps479 fps389 fps

4K performance

Project Runner estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4090999 fps999 fps999 fps930 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps999 fps999 fps835 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps969 fps787 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps910 fps739 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps899 fps719 fps584 fps
RTX 4070963 fps771 fps617 fps501 fps
RX 7800 XT849 fps679 fps543 fps441 fps
RTX 3080826 fps661 fps528 fps429 fps
RTX 4060 Ti780 fps624 fps499 fps406 fps
RTX 3070711 fps569 fps455 fps370 fps
RTX 4060642 fps514 fps411 fps334 fps
RTX 3060550 fps440 fps352 fps286 fps
GTX 1660 Super399 fps319 fps255 fps208 fps

Minimum Hardware

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AMD Radeon HD 5570 (2GB) or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 (2GB)

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Processor
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Intel CPU Core i3-2100 or AMD A8-5600K

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Genres

About

Project Runner, released in 2021, is an intriguing survival game that immerses players in a labyrinthine environment where the main objective is to escape. This action-adventure title blends elements of RPG and strategy, offering a casual yet compelling gameplay experience that keeps players on their toes as they navigate through challenging mazes, making it notable within the indie gaming scene.

In terms of PC performance, Project Runner is designed to be accessible, making it an excellent choice for gamers with entry-level hardware. With a minimum GPU requirement of around 475 points and a CPU score of approximately 1542, players can expect good FPS performance on budget-friendly systems. For optimal gameplay, consider GPUs in the entry-level tier, such as the NVIDIA GTX 1650 or AMD Radeon RX 550, which should provide sufficient power to run the game smoothly while maintaining decent graphics settings.

Should you play Project Runner? If you enjoy action-packed survival experiences and engaging gameplay mechanics, this indie title is worth exploring. Its ratings indicate a positive reception, and its blend of genres ensures it appeals to a wide range of gaming preferences.

Performance profile

Released in November 2021, Project Runner 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.

As a strategy title, Project Runner 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 — Project Runner 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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