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The Running Man

The Running Man

1989Easy to run

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1080p performance

The Running Man 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 fps858 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps999 fps931 fps756 fps
RTX 3080999 fps999 fps906 fps736 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps999 fps855 fps695 fps
RTX 3070999 fps975 fps780 fps634 fps
RTX 4060999 fps881 fps704 fps572 fps
RTX 3060943 fps755 fps604 fps491 fps
GTX 1660 Super684 fps547 fps438 fps356 fps

1440p performance

The Running Man 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 fps950 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps999 fps925 fps751 fps
RTX 4070999 fps991 fps792 fps644 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps873 fps698 fps567 fps
RTX 3080999 fps849 fps679 fps552 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps802 fps642 fps521 fps
RTX 3070914 fps731 fps585 fps475 fps
RTX 4060825 fps660 fps528 fps429 fps
RTX 3060708 fps566 fps453 fps368 fps
GTX 1660 Super513 fps410 fps328 fps267 fps

4K performance

The Running Man estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps845 fps687 fps
RTX 4090999 fps981 fps785 fps638 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps881 fps704 fps572 fps
RTX 5080999 fps830 fps664 fps540 fps
RTX 4080 Super975 fps780 fps624 fps507 fps
RTX 4070 Ti770 fps616 fps493 fps401 fps
RTX 4070660 fps528 fps423 fps343 fps
RX 7800 XT582 fps465 fps372 fps303 fps
RTX 3080566 fps453 fps362 fps294 fps
RTX 4060 Ti535 fps428 fps342 fps278 fps
RTX 3070487 fps390 fps312 fps253 fps
RTX 4060440 fps352 fps282 fps229 fps
RTX 3060377 fps302 fps242 fps196 fps
GTX 1660 Super274 fps219 fps175 fps142 fps

Minimum Hardware

Graphics Card
Minimum required

Radeon HD5450 or better; 256 MB or higher DirectX : Version 9.0c

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Processor
Minimum required

1.9+ GHz or better

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Memory
Minimum required

4 GB

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Genres

PlatformHack and slash/Beat 'em up

About

"The Running Man," released in 1989, is an action-packed hack and slash/beat 'em up platform game that captures the thrill of the iconic film starring Arnold Schwarzenegger. Set in a dystopian future where reality television reaches new extremes, players take on the role of Ben Richards, an innocent cop navigating a deadly game show. The combination of intense combat mechanics and engaging platforming sequences makes this title memorable, standing out for its unique premise and connection to the beloved movie.

In terms of PC performance, "The Running Man" is quite accessible, requiring only an entry-level GPU to achieve solid frame rates. With a minimum GPU requirement that scores around 136, gamers can expect smooth FPS across various graphics settings on systems with at least 4 GB RAM. Mid-range GPUs should easily handle the game, providing a satisfying experience without significant performance strain, allowing players to enjoy seamless action and responsive controls.

Should you play "The Running Man"? If you are a fan of beat 'em up games or enjoy retro titles based on films, this game is certainly worth a try. With its engaging gameplay and nostalgic charm, it holds a unique place in the gaming landscape, making it a fun addition to any retro gaming collection.

Performance profile

Released in December 1989, The Running Man 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.

Light on hardware. The Running Man runs comfortably on almost any modern GPU, including laptop integrated graphics; feel free to chase higher resolutions or refresh rates without worrying about bottlenecks.

Extremely light — The Running Man 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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