The Navigator

The Navigator

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Release date 2018-08-03
Genre Adventure
What hardware does The Navigator need?

The Navigator has an FPSHQ demand score of 45/100: 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

The Navigator is a game by Team Navigator. Steam release date: August 3, 2018. Minimum graphics card per Steam: GeForce GT 430 (1024 MB)/ Radeon HD 6850 (1024 MB).

Description

The Navigator is a 2D puzzle-platformer where the player assumes control of a young boy travelling the high seas. The mysterious world around him is filled with floating rocks that have various celestial properties, and the player must help the boy align these celestial rocks to lead him on his journey.

Data: the game’s Steam store page

About the game

Developer
Team Navigator
Publisher
Team Navigator
Release date
August 3, 2018
PC platforms
Windows, macOS

The Navigator system requirements

Component Minimum
OS Windows 7 SP1+
Processor Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 (2.4 GHz) or AMD equivalent
Memory 4 MB ОЗУ
Graphics GeForce GT 430 (1024 MB)/ Radeon HD 6850 (1024 MB)
DirectX версии 10
Storage 1 GB
Sound card DirectX compatible

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

How big is The Navigator and does it need an SSD

The Navigator needs 1 GB of disk space, according to its official system requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Nov 7, 2026). requirements

1 GBdisk space
not statedSSD
44 %of 122324 games with an official size are smaller

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

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Source: official system requirements (the game’s Steam page), captured Nov 7, 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 The Navigator 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 235–400 205–340 125–215
GeForce RTX 4090 S 225–380 180–305 105–180
GeForce RTX 5080 S 215–360 165–275 92–155
GeForce RTX 4080 Super A 200–340 150–250 82–140
GeForce RTX 4080 A 195–330 140–240 77–130
Radeon RX 7900 XTX A 195–330 145–240 77–130
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti A 190–320 135–230 74–125
Radeon RX 9070 XT A 185–315 130–225 71–125
Radeon RX 7900 XT A 170–290 120–200 63–110
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super A 180–305 125–215 68–115
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti B 165–280 115–195 61–105
Radeon RX 9070 A 160–275 110–190 59–105

* 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 The Navigator

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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45
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

45/100
FPSHQ load index
99–165FPS
FPS on RTX 3060, 1080p High model estimate
94–155FPS
FPS on RTX 4070, 1440p Ultra model estimate
6
of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS (1440p Ultra)
2018
release year
In short

Can my PC run The Navigator?

The Navigator (2018): FPSHQ load index 45 out of 100. Per the FPSHQ model, GeForce RTX 3060 delivers 99–165 FPS at 1080p High and GeForce RTX 4070 94–155 FPS at 1440p Ultra; 6 of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS at 1440p Ultra. Developer's minimum GPU: GeForce GT 430 (1024 MB)/ Radeon HD 6850 (1024 MB); minimum RAM: — GB. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam (checked Nov 7, 2026); FPSHQ model estimate (not a measurement). (model accuracy)

FPSHQ load index
45 FPSHQ index
RTX 3060 · 1080p High
116 FPS model estimate
RTX 4070 · 1440p Ultra
127 FPS model estimate
updated · source: FPS The Navigator, FPSHQ model estimate

Frequently asked questions about the game

On which platforms is the game available?
The game is available on: Windows, macOS.
What is the genre of The Navigator?
Genre: Adventure. Single-player only.
How big is The Navigator and does it need an SSD?
The Navigator needs 1 GB of free disk space according to its official requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Nov 7, 2026). The requirements of The Navigator do not state a drive type — an SSD is not officially required; it only speeds up loading.
Who are the developer and publisher?
Developer: Team Navigator. Publisher: Team Navigator.
When was or will the game be released?
Released: 2018-08-03.
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: GeForce GT 430 (1024 MB)/ Radeon HD 6850 (1024 MB). 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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