>observer_

>observer_

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Release date 2017-08-15
Genre Adventure
Metacritic 78/100
What hardware does >observer_ need?

>observer_ has an FPSHQ demand score of 51/100: 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

>observer_ is a game by Bloober Team SA. Steam release date: August 15, 2017. Steam reviews: 4 036. Minimum graphics card per Steam: NVIDIA GeForce 660 / AMD R9 270. It needs at least 8 GB of RAM.

About the game

Developer
Bloober Team SA
Publisher
Bloober Team
Release date
August 15, 2017
PC platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Steam reviews
4 036
Metacritic
78/100

>observer_ system requirements

Component Minimum Recommended
OS Windows 7 —
Processor Intel Core i3 (3.4 GHz) / AMD A8-7600 (3.1 GHz) —
Memory 8 GB ОЗУ —
Graphics NVIDIA GeForce 660 / AMD R9 270 —
DirectX версии 11 —
Storage 10 GB —

64-разрядные процессор и операционная система

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

How big is >observer_ and does it need an SSD

>observer_ needs 10 GB of disk space, according to its official system requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Nov 10, 2026). requirements

10 GBdisk space
not statedSSD
91 %of 122210 games with an official size are smaller

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

>observer_>observer_10 GBMedian of 2017 games (n = 5303)Median of 2017 games (n = 5303)765 MBMedian of 122210 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 122210 FPSHQ games1 GBLargest: AlbatrossLargest: Albatross2000 GB>observer_>observer_10 GBMedian of 2017 games (n = 5303)Median of 2017 games (n = 5303)765 MBMedian of 122210 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 122210 FPSHQ games1 GBLargest: AlbatrossLargest: Albatross2000 GB

Source: official system requirements (the game’s Steam page), captured Nov 10, 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 >observer_ 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 220–370 180–305 110–185
GeForce RTX 4090 S 205–345 160–265 90–155
GeForce RTX 5080 S 190–325 140–240 78–135
GeForce RTX 4080 Super A 180–305 130–220 70–120
GeForce RTX 4080 A 170–290 125–210 66–115
Radeon RX 7900 XTX A 175–295 125–210 66–115
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti A 165–280 115–200 62–110
Radeon RX 9070 XT A 160–275 115–190 61–105
Radeon RX 7900 XT A 145–250 100–175 54–92
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super A 155–265 110–185 58–98
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti B 145–245 100–170 52–88
Radeon RX 9070 A 140–235 98–165 50–86

* 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 >observer_

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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Game>observer_
Resolution
Graphics preset

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51
Demand
out of 100

The higher it is, the more powerful a PC you need. Moderate load.

78
Metacritic
press score

Average review score.

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Key figures

Unique FPSHQ metrics from this page's data

51/100
FPSHQ load index
84–140FPS
FPS on RTX 3060, 1080p High model estimate
80–135FPS
FPS on RTX 4070, 1440p Ultra model estimate
6
of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS (1440p Ultra)
8GB
minimum RAM
2017
release year
In short

Can my PC run >observer_?

>observer_ (2017): FPSHQ load index 51 out of 100. Per the FPSHQ model, GeForce RTX 3060 delivers 84–140 FPS at 1080p High and GeForce RTX 4070 80–135 FPS at 1440p Ultra; 6 of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS at 1440p Ultra. Developer's minimum GPU: NVIDIA GeForce 660 / AMD R9 270; minimum RAM: 8 GB. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam (checked Nov 10, 2026); FPSHQ model estimate (not a measurement). (model accuracy)

FPSHQ load index
51 FPSHQ index
RTX 3060 · 1080p High
99 FPS model estimate
RTX 4070 · 1440p Ultra
108 FPS model estimate
updated · source: FPS >observer_, FPSHQ model estimate

Frequently asked questions about the game

What are the minimum system requirements for >observer_?
Minimum configuration: Intel Core i3 (3.4 GHz) / AMD A8-7600 (3.1 GHz), NVIDIA GeForce 660 / AMD R9 270, 8 GB RAM, 10 GB of disk space.
On which platforms is the game available?
The game is available on: Windows, macOS, Linux.
How big is >observer_ and does it need an SSD?
>observer_ needs 10 GB of free disk space according to its official requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Nov 10, 2026). The requirements of >observer_ do not state a drive type — an SSD is not officially required; it only speeds up loading.
What is the genre of >observer_?
Genre: Adventure. Single-player only.
Who are the developer and publisher?
Developer: Bloober Team SA. Publisher: Bloober Team.
Is >observer_ worth buying?
Metacritic score: 78/100. Steam user score: ?%. FPSHQ rating: —/5. Decide based on this data and our review above.
When was or will the game be released?
Released: 2017-08-15.
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: NVIDIA GeForce 660 / AMD R9 270. 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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