NORCO

NORCO

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Release date 2022-03-24
Genre Adventure
Metacritic 89/100
What hardware does NORCO need?

NORCO has an FPSHQ demand score of 40/100: moderate requirements — runs on mid-range cards like the RTX 3060 / RX 6600. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam.

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Everything about NORCO

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NORCO is a game by Geography of Robots. Steam release date: March 24, 2022. Steam reviews: 2 786. Minimum graphics card per Steam: Intel Iris/AMD Vega 8 or equivalent. It needs at least 4 GB of RAM.

About the game

Developer
Geography of Robots
Publisher
Raw Fury
Release date
March 24, 2022
PC platforms
Windows, macOS
Steam reviews
2 786
Metacritic
89/100

NORCO system requirements

Component Minimum Recommended
OS Windows 7 Windows 10/11
Processor Intel i5 or AMD equivalent Intel i5 or AMD equivalent
Memory 4 GB ОЗУ 8 GB ОЗУ
Graphics Intel Iris/AMD Vega 8 or equivalent Discrete GPU / Nvidia 1050 or equivalent
DirectX версии 10 версии 11
Storage 4 GB 4 GB

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

How big is NORCO and does it need an SSD

NORCO needs 4 GB of disk space, according to its official system requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Oct 4, 2026). requirements

4 GBdisk space
not statedSSD
74 %of 89145 games with an official size are smaller

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

NORCONORCO4 GBMedian of 2022 games (n = 9497)Median of 2022 games (n = 9497)1 GBMedian of 89145 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 89145 FPSHQ games1 GBLargest: AlbatrossLargest: Albatross2000 GBNORCONORCO4 GBMedian of 2022 games (n = 9497)Median of 2022 games (n = 9497)1 GBMedian of 89145 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 89145 FPSHQ games1 GBLargest: AlbatrossLargest: Albatross2000 GB

Source: official system requirements (the game’s Steam page), captured Oct 4, 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 NORCO 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 270–415 235–365 160–240
GeForce RTX 4090 S 260–400 215–330 130–200
GeForce RTX 5080 S 250–385 195–305 110–175
GeForce RTX 4080 Super A 240–370 180–280 100–155
GeForce RTX 4080 A 230–360 170–265 96–150
Radeon RX 7900 XTX A 230–360 175–270 97–150
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti A 225–350 165–255 91–140
Radeon RX 9070 XT A 220–345 160–250 89–135
Radeon RX 7900 XT A 205–320 145–225 79–125
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super A 215–335 155–240 84–130
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti B 200–310 140–220 76–120
Radeon RX 9070 A 195–305 135–215 74–115

* 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 NORCO

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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40
Demand
out of 100

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

89
Metacritic
press score

Average review score.

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Key figures

Unique FPSHQ metrics from this page's data

40/100
FPSHQ load index
115–185FPS
FPS on RTX 3060, 1080p High model estimate
115–175FPS
FPS on RTX 4070, 1440p Ultra model estimate
7
of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS (1440p Ultra)
4GB
minimum RAM
2022
release year
In short

Can my PC run NORCO?

NORCO (2022): FPSHQ load index 40 out of 100. Per the FPSHQ model, GeForce RTX 3060 delivers 115–185 FPS at 1080p High and GeForce RTX 4070 115–175 FPS at 1440p Ultra; 7 of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS at 1440p Ultra. Developer's minimum GPU: Intel Iris/AMD Vega 8 or equivalent; minimum RAM: 4 GB. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam (checked Oct 4, 2026); FPSHQ model estimate (not a measurement). (model accuracy)

FPSHQ load index
40 FPSHQ index
RTX 3060 · 1080p High
135 FPS model estimate
RTX 4070 · 1440p Ultra
147 FPS model estimate
updated · source: FPS NORCO, FPSHQ model estimate

Frequently asked questions about the game

What are the minimum system requirements for NORCO?
Minimum configuration: Intel i5 or AMD equivalent, Intel Iris/AMD Vega 8 or equivalent, 4 GB RAM, 4 GB of disk space.
On which platforms is the game available?
The game is available on: Windows, macOS.
How big is NORCO and does it need an SSD?
NORCO needs 4 GB of free disk space according to its official requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Oct 4, 2026). The requirements of NORCO do not state a drive type — an SSD is not officially required; it only speeds up loading.
What is the genre of NORCO?
Genre: Adventure. Single-player only.
Who are the developer and publisher?
Developer: Geography of Robots. Publisher: Raw Fury.
Is NORCO worth buying?
Metacritic score: 89/100. Steam user score: ?%. FPSHQ rating: —/5. Decide based on this data and our review above.
When was or will the game be released?
Released: 2022-03-24.
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 Iris/AMD Vega 8 or equivalent. 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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