Rip Current
Rip Current has an FPSHQ demand score of 77/100: 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.
Rip Current is a game by Breaking Dimensions, Polygon Dust Entertainment. Steam release date: September 23, 2025. Steam reviews: 119. Minimum graphics card per Steam: GeForce GTX 1070. It needs at least 8 GB of RAM.
Description
Rip Current is a horror game set in a cryptic research facility where genetic experiments, in a bid to strengthen aquatic ecosystems, have spiraled out of control. Navigate flooded corridors, uncover the fate of the scientists, and survive the prehistoric apex predators stalking the depths.
Data: the game’s Steam store page
About the game
- Developer
- Breaking Dimensions, Polygon Dust Entertainment
- Publisher
- Breaking Dimensions
- Release date
- September 23, 2025
- PC platforms
- Windows
- Steam reviews
- 119
- Steam store page
- store.steampowered.com/app/1557220
Rip Current system requirements
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 64-bit (Version 20H2) or Better | Windows 10 64-bit (Version 20H2) or Better |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-7600K CPU @ 3.80GHz, 3801Mhz, 4 Core(s) | Intel Core i7-9700K CPU @ 3.60GHz, 3600Mhz, 8 Core(s) |
| Memory | 8 GB ОЗУ | 16 GB ОЗУ |
| Graphics | GeForce GTX 1070 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
| DirectX | версии 11 | версии 11 |
| Storage | 15 GB | 15 GB |
| Sound card | 100% DirectX 9.0c compatible audio device | 100% DirectX 9.0c compatible audio device |
| Notes | SSD Recommended | NVME SSD Recommended |
Source: the game’s Steam page — requirements published by the developer.
How big is Rip Current and does it need an SSD
Rip Current needs 15 GB of disk space, according to its official system requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Oct 13, 2026). requirements
An SSD is recommended for Rip Current but not required: the game runs from an HDD, loading just takes longer.
Source: official system requirements (the game’s Steam page), captured Oct 13, 2026. The size is the free space needed to install; updates and DLC can make it grow. store.steampowered.com
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FPS on different graphics cards
FPS forecast for Rip Current 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 | 170–260 | 125–195 | 72–110 |
| GeForce RTX 4090 | S | 150–230 | 105–165 | 58–87 |
| GeForce RTX 5080 | S | 135–210 | 94–145 | 50–76 |
| GeForce RTX 4080 Super | A | 120–190 | 84–130 | 45–68 |
| GeForce RTX 4080 | A | 115–180 | 79–125 | 42–65 |
| Radeon RX 7900 XTX | A | 115–185 | 80–125 | 42–65 |
| GeForce RTX 5070 Ti | A | 110–175 | 75–120 | 40–61 |
| Radeon RX 9070 XT | A | 105–170 | 73–115 | 39–60 |
| Radeon RX 7900 XT | A | 97–150 | 65–100 | 34–53 |
| GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super | A | 100–160 | 70–110 | 37–58 |
| GeForce RTX 3090 Ti | B | 93–145 | 63–97 | 33–52 |
| Radeon RX 9070 | A | 91–145 | 61–95 | 32–50 |
* 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
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Green — 60+ FPS (comfortable), yellow — 30–60 (playable), red — below 30. Dashed line marks 60 FPS.
Which graphics cards can run Rip Current
Cards at least as fast as the Steam minimum (GeForce GTX 1070). FPS is an FPSHQ model forecast for 1080p High, not a measurement.
- GeForce GTX 1070 ≈40 FPS
- Radeon RX 5600 XT ≈42 FPS
- GeForce GTX 1070 Ti ≈45 FPS
- GeForce RTX 5050 ≈61 FPS
- Intel Arc A750 ≈61 FPS
- Radeon RX 6650 XT ≈62 FPS
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Can my PC run Rip Current?
Rip Current (2025): FPSHQ load index 77 out of 100. Per the FPSHQ model, GeForce RTX 3060 delivers 52–81 FPS at 1080p High and GeForce RTX 4070 51–77 FPS at 1440p Ultra; 1 of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS at 1440p Ultra. Developer's minimum GPU: GeForce GTX 1070; minimum RAM: 8 GB. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam (checked Oct 13, 2026); FPSHQ model estimate (not a measurement). (model accuracy)
- FPSHQ load index
- 77 FPSHQ index
- RTX 3060 · 1080p High
- 59 FPS model estimate
- RTX 4070 · 1440p Ultra
- 65 FPS model estimate
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