Red Rover

Red Rover

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Release date 2018-06-18
Genre Simulation
What hardware does Red Rover need?

Red Rover has an FPSHQ demand score of 62/100: a demanding game — RTX 4060 / RX 7600 or better for high settings at 1080p–1440p. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam.

requirements · data updated · methodology

Red Rover is a game by Alan Chan. Steam release date: June 18, 2018. Minimum graphics card per Steam: GTX 1060 or equivalent. It needs at least 8 GB of RAM.

Description

RED ROVER is a Mars driving simulator that uses NASA HiRISE satellite data and imagery to replicate a traversable terrain on the PC for you to drive around and explore!

Data: the game’s Steam store page

About the game

Developer
Alan Chan
Publisher
Alan Chan
Release date
June 18, 2018
PC platforms
Windows

Red Rover system requirements

Component Minimum Recommended
OS Windows 8, 8.1, 10 Windows 10
Processor Core I7, 2.8 GHZ or better Core I7, 2.8 GHZ or better
Memory 8 GB ОЗУ 16 MB ОЗУ
Graphics GTX 1060 or equivalent GTX 1070/1080 or equivalent
Storage 5 GB 5 GB
Поддержка VR SteamVR —

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

How big is Red Rover and does it need an SSD

Red Rover needs 5 GB of disk space, according to its official system requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Nov 8, 2026). requirements

5 GBdisk space
not statedSSD
82 %of 122318 games with an official size are smaller

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

Red RoverRed Rover5 GBMedian of 2018 games (n = 6685)Median of 2018 games (n = 6685)600 MBMedian of 122318 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 122318 FPSHQ games1 GBLargest: AlbatrossLargest: Albatross2000 GBRed RoverRed Rover5 GBMedian of 2018 games (n = 6685)Median of 2018 games (n = 6685)600 MBMedian of 122318 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 122318 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 Red Rover 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 190–320 150–250 87–145
GeForce RTX 4090 S 175–295 130–215 71–120
GeForce RTX 5080 S 160–270 115–190 61–105
GeForce RTX 4080 Super A 145–250 100–175 55–93
GeForce RTX 4080 A 140–235 98–165 51–87
Radeon RX 7900 XTX A 140–240 99–165 52–88
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti A 135–225 94–155 49–83
Radeon RX 9070 XT A 130–220 91–150 47–81
Radeon RX 7900 XT A 115–200 81–135 42–72
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super A 125–215 87–145 45–77
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti B 115–195 79–130 41–69
Radeon RX 9070 A 110–190 76–130 39–67

* 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 Red Rover

Cards at least as fast as the Steam minimum (GTX 1060 or equivalent). FPS is an FPSHQ model forecast for 1080p High, not a measurement.

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62
Demand
out of 100

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

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Key figures

Unique FPSHQ metrics from this page's data

62/100
FPSHQ load index
66–110FPS
FPS on RTX 3060, 1080p High model estimate
63–105FPS
FPS on RTX 4070, 1440p Ultra model estimate
3
of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS (1440p Ultra)
8GB
minimum RAM
2018
release year
In short

Can my PC run Red Rover?

Red Rover (2018): FPSHQ load index 62 out of 100. Per the FPSHQ model, GeForce RTX 3060 delivers 66–110 FPS at 1080p High and GeForce RTX 4070 63–105 FPS at 1440p Ultra; 3 of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS at 1440p Ultra. Developer's minimum GPU: GTX 1060 or equivalent; minimum RAM: 8 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
62 FPSHQ index
RTX 3060 · 1080p High
78 FPS model estimate
RTX 4070 · 1440p Ultra
85 FPS model estimate
updated · source: FPS Red Rover, FPSHQ model estimate

Frequently asked questions about the game

What are the minimum system requirements for Red Rover?
Minimum configuration: Core I7, 2.8 GHZ or better, GTX 1060 or equivalent, 8 GB RAM, 5 GB of disk space.
On which platforms is the game available?
The game is available on: Windows.
How big is Red Rover and does it need an SSD?
Red Rover needs 5 GB of free disk space according to its official requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Nov 8, 2026). The requirements of Red Rover do not state a drive type — an SSD is not officially required; it only speeds up loading.
What is the genre of Red Rover?
Genre: Simulation. Single-player only.
Who are the developer and publisher?
Developer: Alan Chan. Publisher: Alan Chan.
When was or will the game be released?
Released: 2018-06-18.
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: GTX 1060 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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