Water Planet
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Water Planet FPS by GPU
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1080p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 545 fps | 436 fps | 349 fps | 283 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 506 fps | 405 fps | 324 fps | 263 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 454 fps | 363 fps | 291 fps | 236 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 428 fps | 342 fps | 274 fps | 223 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 402 fps | 322 fps | 257 fps | 209 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 318 fps | 254 fps | 203 fps | 165 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 272 fps | 218 fps | 174 fps | 142 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 240 fps | 192 fps | 154 fps | 125 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 233 fps | 187 fps | 149 fps | 121 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 220 fps | 176 fps | 141 fps | 115 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 201 fps | 161 fps | 129 fps | 105 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 182 fps | 145 fps | 116 fps | 94 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 156 fps | 125 fps | 100 fps | 81 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 113 fps | 90 fps | 72 fps | 59 fps |
1440p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 409 fps | 327 fps | 261 fps | 212 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 379 fps | 303 fps | 243 fps | 197 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 340 fps | 272 fps | 218 fps | 177 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 321 fps | 257 fps | 205 fps | 167 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 302 fps | 241 fps | 193 fps | 157 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 238 fps | 191 fps | 153 fps | 124 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 204 fps | 163 fps | 131 fps | 106 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 180 fps | 144 fps | 115 fps | 94 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 175 fps | 140 fps | 112 fps | 91 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 165 fps | 132 fps | 106 fps | 86 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 151 fps | 121 fps | 96 fps | 78 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 136 fps | 109 fps | 87 fps | 71 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 117 fps | 93 fps | 75 fps | 61 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 85 fps | 68 fps | 54 fps | 44 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 218 fps | 174 fps | 139 fps | 113 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 202 fps | 162 fps | 129 fps | 105 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 182 fps | 145 fps | 116 fps | 94 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 171 fps | 137 fps | 110 fps | 89 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 161 fps | 129 fps | 103 fps | 84 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 127 fps | 102 fps | 81 fps | 66 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 109 fps | 87 fps | 70 fps | 57 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 96 fps | 77 fps | 61 fps | 50 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 93 fps | 75 fps | 60 fps | 49 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 88 fps | 71 fps | 56 fps | 46 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 80 fps | 64 fps | 51 fps | 42 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 73 fps | 58 fps | 46 fps | 38 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 62 fps | 50 fps | 40 fps | 32 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 45 fps | 36 fps | 29 fps | 23 fps |
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Water Planet, released in 2017, is a first-person adventure game that immerses players in a distant blue world. As you gather resources to fuel your interstellar ship, the on-board A.I. Gemini guides you through stunning sunken ruins and ocean depths, all while you enjoy the captivating music of VIRGO. This indie simulation combines exploration with a unique auditory experience, making it notable among its peers.
When it comes to PC performance, Water Planet is relatively accessible, requiring just an entry-level GPU with a minimum score of approximately 9638. Players can expect smooth gameplay across a range of setups, with a minimum of 4 GB of RAM recommended. To achieve optimal FPS, those using a mid-range GPU like the NVIDIA GTX 1050 or AMD Radeon RX 560 should experience solid performance even at higher graphics settings.
Should you play Water Planet? With a rating of 60/100, it may not appeal to everyone, but if you enjoy indie adventures and unique soundtracks, it’s worth a shot. The exploration and resource-gathering mechanics provide a fulfilling experience, especially for fans of adventure and simulation genres.
Performance profile
October 2017 release. Water Planet was built around the GTX 10-series / RX Vega era. Current-gen mid-range cards (RTX 4060 / RX 7600) are overkill at 1080p and handle 1440p Ultra comfortably.
Simulation titles like Water Planet are heavily CPU-dependent — physics, AI and world state dominate the frame budget. Prioritise a CPU with strong single-thread performance and fast RAM over raw GPU power.
Mid-range territory. An RTX 3060 or RX 6700 XT delivers 60 FPS at 1080p High in Water Planet. For 1440p Ultra you'll want an RTX 4060 Ti / RX 7700 XT; 4K Ultra needs an RTX 4070 Ti or faster.
Storyline
"Upon entering the atmosphere of a distant blue world, you are awoken from cryosleep to gather resources to fuel your interstellar journey onward. With the guidance of your on-board A.I., Gemini, hunt down crystal shards amid sunken monuments and alien flora. When intermittent energy surges disable the link between you and Gemini, encounter a lone cybernetic jellyfish named Aqua. Travel through portals, dive to the depths of the ocean and fly on a hover transport that connects the ruins of a lost civilization. Enter the world and music of VIRGO on Water Planet before you launch back into hyperspace."
