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The Stanley Parable

The Stanley Parable

83/100
38 ratings2011Easy to run

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1080p performance

The Stanley Parable 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 fps982 fps
RTX 3060999 fps999 fps999 fps842 fps
GTX 1660 Super999 fps939 fps751 fps610 fps

1440p performance

The Stanley Parable 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 fps973 fps
RTX 3080999 fps999 fps999 fps947 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps999 fps999 fps894 fps
RTX 3070999 fps999 fps999 fps815 fps
RTX 4060999 fps999 fps906 fps737 fps
RTX 3060999 fps971 fps777 fps631 fps
GTX 1660 Super880 fps704 fps563 fps458 fps

4K performance

The Stanley Parable 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 fps982 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps999 fps926 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps999 fps870 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps999 fps846 fps687 fps
RTX 4070999 fps906 fps725 fps589 fps
RX 7800 XT998 fps799 fps639 fps519 fps
RTX 3080971 fps777 fps622 fps505 fps
RTX 4060 Ti917 fps734 fps587 fps477 fps
RTX 3070836 fps669 fps535 fps435 fps
RTX 4060755 fps604 fps483 fps393 fps
RTX 3060647 fps518 fps414 fps337 fps
GTX 1660 Super469 fps376 fps300 fps244 fps

Minimum Hardware

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ATI Radeon X800

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Processor
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Intel Pentium 4 3.0 GHz

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Memory
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2 GB

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About

The Stanley Parable, released in 2011, is a unique exploration of choice and narrative in video games. This experimental first-person experience invites players to navigate a surreal office environment while interacting with a compelling narrator, raising philosophical questions about freedom and the nature of gameplay. Its distinctive storytelling and unconventional design have earned it a lasting place in the gaming landscape.

In terms of PC performance, The Stanley Parable is quite accessible and doesn't demand high-end hardware to achieve pleasing frame rates. The game runs efficiently even on entry-level GPUs, making it capable of delivering solid FPS on systems with minimum specifications like 2 GB of RAM. Players can expect smooth performance with an entry-level GPU that has a minimum score of around 65, allowing for enjoyable gameplay without the need for an expensive rig.

Overall, The Stanley Parable comes highly recommended, especially for fans of narrative-driven experiences. With a rating of 83/100, it offers a thought-provoking journey that is well worth playing, regardless of your gaming background or hardware capabilities.

Performance profile

August 2011 release. The Stanley Parable 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.

The Stanley Parable is a narrative-driven experience — a rock-solid 60 FPS is plenty. Prioritise resolution and image quality (AA, anisotropic filtering) over chasing high-refresh framerates.

Extremely light — The Stanley Parable 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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