Nightmare Pop!

Nightmare Pop!

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Release date 2018-04-05
Genre Indie
What hardware does Nightmare Pop! need?

Nightmare Pop! has an FPSHQ demand score of 43/100: moderate requirements — runs on mid-range cards like the RTX 3060 / RX 6600. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam.

requirements · data updated · methodology

Nightmare Pop! is a game by The Lunatic Tilemaps. Steam release date: April 5, 2018. Minimum graphics card per Steam: Intel HD 5500. It needs at least 1 GB of RAM.

Description

You play as a little girl, Clementine, trapped in her own nightmares; blow bubbles to capture your fears. In front of you stand twitch’s viewers that will do everything to stop you, interacting directly with the level.

Data: the game’s Steam store page

About the game

Developer
The Lunatic Tilemaps
Publisher
The Lunatic Tilemaps
Release date
April 5, 2018
PC platforms
Windows

Nightmare Pop! system requirements

Component Minimum Recommended
OS Window 7/8/8.1/10 Window 7/8/8.1/10
Processor Intel core i3 Intel core i3
Memory 1 GB ОЗУ 2 GB ОЗУ
Graphics Intel HD 5500 GTX 760
Storage 500 MB 1 GB

Source: the game’s Steam page — requirements published by the developer.

How big is Nightmare Pop! and does it need an SSD

Nightmare Pop! needs 500 MB of free space for minimum requirements and 1 GB for recommended (the game’s Steam page, data as of Nov 8, 2026). requirements

500 MB–1 GBdisk space
not statedSSD
44 %of 122417 games with an official size are smaller

The requirements of Nightmare Pop! do not state a drive type — an SSD is not officially required; it only speeds up loading.

Nightmare Pop!Nightmare Pop!1 GBMedian of 2018 games (n = 6685)Median of 2018 games (n = 6685)600 MBMedian of 122417 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 122417 FPSHQ games1 GBLargest: AlbatrossLargest: Albatross2000 GBNightmare Pop!Nightmare Pop!1 GBMedian of 2018 games (n = 6685)Median of 2018 games (n = 6685)600 MBMedian of 122417 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 122417 FPSHQ games1 GBLargest: AlbatrossLargest: Albatross2000 GB

Source: official system requirements (the game’s Steam page), captured Nov 8, 2026. The size is the free space needed to install; updates and DLC can make it grow. store.steampowered.com

Tip: keep extra space beyond the listed size — updates are downloaded first and installed afterwards.

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FPS on different graphics cards

FPS forecast for Nightmare Pop! on current 2024–2026 GPUs. Switch the graphics preset — the table recalculates. Average FPS at 1080p / 1440p / 4K.

Graphics card Tier 1080p 1440p 4K
GeForce RTX 5090 S 245–410 210–350 135–230
GeForce RTX 4090 S 235–395 190–315 110–190
GeForce RTX 5080 S 220–375 170–285 97–165
GeForce RTX 4080 Super A 210–355 155–265 87–145
GeForce RTX 4080 A 205–345 150–250 82–140
Radeon RX 7900 XTX A 205–345 150–250 83–140
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti A 195–335 140–240 77–130
Radeon RX 9070 XT A 190–330 140–235 75–130
Radeon RX 7900 XT A 175–305 125–210 67–115
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super A 185–320 135–225 72–125
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti B 170–295 120–205 65–110
Radeon RX 9070 A 170–290 115–200 63–110

* Average FPS: real measurements where available, otherwise the unified FPSHQ model. Actual FPS depends on the CPU, game patch and drivers. Reference GPU models without overclocking. methodology

📊 FPS by graphics card (1440p, Ultra)

Green — 60+ FPS (comfortable), yellow — 30–60 (playable), red — below 30. Dashed line marks 60 FPS.

Which graphics cards can run Nightmare Pop!

The most affordable cards the FPSHQ model expects to reach 60+ FPS at 1080p High. This is an estimate, not a measurement.

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43
Demand
out of 100

The higher it is, the more powerful a PC you need. Runs even on weak hardware.

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Key figures

Unique FPSHQ metrics from this page's data

43/100
FPSHQ load index
105–170FPS
FPS on RTX 3060, 1080p High model estimate
98–165FPS
FPS on RTX 4070, 1440p Ultra model estimate
6
of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS (1440p Ultra)
1GB
minimum RAM
2018
release year
In short

Can my PC run Nightmare Pop!?

Nightmare Pop! (2018): FPSHQ load index 43 out of 100. Per the FPSHQ model, GeForce RTX 3060 delivers 105–170 FPS at 1080p High and GeForce RTX 4070 98–165 FPS at 1440p Ultra; 6 of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS at 1440p Ultra. Developer's minimum GPU: Intel HD 5500; minimum RAM: 1 GB. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam (checked Nov 8, 2026); FPSHQ model estimate (not a measurement). (model accuracy)

FPSHQ load index
43 FPSHQ index
RTX 3060 · 1080p High
123 FPS model estimate
RTX 4070 · 1440p Ultra
134 FPS model estimate
updated · source: FPS Nightmare Pop!, FPSHQ model estimate

Frequently asked questions about the game

On which platforms is the game available?
The game is available on: Windows.
What is the genre of Nightmare Pop!?
Genre: Indie. Single-player only.
How big is Nightmare Pop! and does it need an SSD?
Nightmare Pop! needs 500 MB–1 GB of free disk space according to its official requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Nov 8, 2026). The requirements of Nightmare Pop! do not state a drive type — an SSD is not officially required; it only speeds up loading.
Who are the developer and publisher?
Developer: The Lunatic Tilemaps. Publisher: The Lunatic Tilemaps.
When was or will the game be released?
Released: 2018-04-05.
What FPS will I get in this game?
Use our FPS calculator for a precise forecast for your configuration. Above on this page is a compatibility table with popular GPUs at different resolutions and settings.
Can I play on a budget graphics card?
Minimum: Intel HD 5500. If your GPU is weaker than the minimum, the game may not launch or may stutter badly. On the minimum GPU you usually play at 1080p low with FSR Performance.

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