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Rigonauts

Rigonauts

50/100
0 ratings2012Easy to run

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1080p performance

Rigonauts 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 fps929 fps
RTX 3060999 fps999 fps980 fps796 fps
GTX 1660 Super999 fps888 fps710 fps577 fps

1440p performance

Rigonauts 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 fps920 fps
RTX 3080999 fps999 fps999 fps895 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps999 fps999 fps846 fps
RTX 3070999 fps999 fps949 fps771 fps
RTX 4060999 fps999 fps857 fps696 fps
RTX 3060999 fps918 fps735 fps597 fps
GTX 1660 Super832 fps666 fps533 fps433 fps

4K performance

Rigonauts 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 fps929 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps999 fps876 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps999 fps822 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps999 fps800 fps650 fps
RTX 4070999 fps857 fps686 fps557 fps
RX 7800 XT944 fps755 fps604 fps491 fps
RTX 3080918 fps735 fps588 fps478 fps
RTX 4060 Ti867 fps694 fps555 fps451 fps
RTX 3070791 fps633 fps506 fps411 fps
RTX 4060714 fps571 fps457 fps371 fps
RTX 3060612 fps490 fps392 fps318 fps
GTX 1660 Super444 fps355 fps284 fps231 fps

Minimum Hardware

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DirectX 9.0c compatible video card

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Processor
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Intel® Pentium™ 4 2.4 GHz or better

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Memory
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1 GB

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Genres

About

Rigonauts, released in 2012, is a unique blend of casual and strategy genres that invites players to engage in fantastical building battles. In this game, you construct custom vessels to command your crew of Hobs in combat against a variety of quirky adversaries. The gameplay emphasizes creativity and tactical planning, rewarding players for adapting their strategies to overcome challenging foes.

In terms of PC performance, Rigonauts is quite accessible, requiring only an entry-level GPU with a minimum score of around 200 to run smoothly. Players can expect satisfying FPS even on modest hardware, as the game demands just 1 GB of RAM, making it suitable for a range of systems. Users with basic GPUs, such as integrated graphics or inexpensive dedicated options, are likely to enjoy solid performance without the need for high-end specs.

While Rigonauts has a mixed rating of 50/100, its casual and indie charm may appeal to players looking for a light-hearted strategic experience. If you're a fan of simulation games that focus on building and combat with a creative twist, it's worth trying out, especially for those who appreciate unique indie titles in the gaming landscape.

Performance profile

July 2012 release. Rigonauts 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, Rigonauts 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 — Rigonauts 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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