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Seaman

Seaman

80/100
9 ratings1999Moderate

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Seaman FPS by GPU

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1080p performance

Seaman estimated FPS at 1080p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps999 fps974 fps
RTX 4090999 fps999 fps999 fps904 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps999 fps999 fps812 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps942 fps765 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps885 fps719 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps874 fps699 fps568 fps
RTX 4070936 fps749 fps599 fps487 fps
RX 7800 XT825 fps660 fps528 fps429 fps
RTX 3080803 fps642 fps514 fps417 fps
RTX 4060 Ti758 fps606 fps485 fps394 fps
RTX 3070691 fps553 fps442 fps359 fps
RTX 4060624 fps499 fps400 fps325 fps
RTX 3060535 fps428 fps342 fps278 fps
GTX 1660 Super388 fps310 fps248 fps202 fps

1440p performance

Seaman estimated FPS at 1440p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps899 fps730 fps
RTX 4090999 fps999 fps835 fps678 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps936 fps749 fps609 fps
RTX 5080999 fps883 fps706 fps574 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps829 fps663 fps539 fps
RTX 4070 Ti819 fps655 fps524 fps426 fps
RTX 4070702 fps562 fps449 fps365 fps
RX 7800 XT619 fps495 fps396 fps322 fps
RTX 3080602 fps482 fps385 fps313 fps
RTX 4060 Ti569 fps455 fps364 fps296 fps
RTX 3070518 fps415 fps332 fps270 fps
RTX 4060468 fps375 fps300 fps243 fps
RTX 3060401 fps321 fps257 fps209 fps
GTX 1660 Super291 fps233 fps186 fps151 fps

4K performance

Seaman estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090749 fps599 fps479 fps390 fps
RTX 4090696 fps556 fps445 fps362 fps
RX 7900 XTX624 fps499 fps400 fps325 fps
RTX 5080589 fps471 fps377 fps306 fps
RTX 4080 Super553 fps442 fps354 fps288 fps
RTX 4070 Ti437 fps350 fps280 fps227 fps
RTX 4070375 fps300 fps240 fps195 fps
RX 7800 XT330 fps264 fps211 fps172 fps
RTX 3080321 fps257 fps205 fps167 fps
RTX 4060 Ti303 fps243 fps194 fps158 fps
RTX 3070276 fps221 fps177 fps144 fps
RTX 4060250 fps200 fps160 fps130 fps
RTX 3060214 fps171 fps137 fps111 fps
GTX 1660 Super155 fps124 fps99 fps81 fps

Minimum Hardware

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Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050

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Processor
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Intel Core i5 8400

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Memory
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8 GB

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About

Seaman, released in 1999 for the Sega Dreamcast, is a unique virtual pet video game that captivates players through its innovative gameplay. What sets Seaman apart is its use of the microphone attachment, allowing players to engage in real-time conversations with their pet, a fish with a human face. The game features charming graphics and a distinctive narrative, with players tending to their Seaman while exploring a blend of simulation and adventure genres.

PC gamers who enjoy immersive and unconventional gameplay experiences will find Seaman particularly appealing. Its intriguing premise, approachable difficulty, and focus on interaction create a casual yet engaging playstyle. Replayability is also high, as players can cultivate different relationships and responses based on their interactions, offering a refreshing shift from more action-oriented PC games.

If you appreciate unique gaming concepts and fun, social interactions, Seaman comes highly recommended. With an 80/100 rating, this game offers a blend of innovation and charm that makes it a worthy addition to any gaming collection, whether on console or the PC platform.

Performance profile

Released in July 1999, Seaman predates modern GPU acceleration as we know it today. It runs effortlessly on virtually any current hardware, including integrated graphics and entry-level laptops — framerate is limited by the engine, not the GPU.

Racing games like Seaman are latency-critical — input-to-screen responsiveness is everything. Target a locked 60 FPS minimum (ideally 120 FPS on a high-refresh display) with VSync off or G-Sync/FreeSync active.

Entry-level hardware target. A GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT reaches 60 FPS at 1080p Medium in Seaman; an RTX 4060 comfortably sustains 1440p Ultra. 4K Ultra 60 FPS needs an RTX 4070 or better.

Storyline

As a new pet owner, the player is given the responsibility of caring for and learning about the enigmatic "Seaman" species, using a replica of the discoverer's laboratory. The player must figure everything out by themselves, such as appropriate care, with some guidance from the narrator Leonard Nimoy.

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