What are the system requirements for Observation?

Minimum: graphics GeForce GT 640 (2048 MB) | Radeon HD 7750 (2048 MB), processor Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10 x64 OS Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10 x64 CPU Intel Core i3-3240 (2, RAM 4 GB RAM. Recommended graphics card: GeForce GTX 960 (4096 MB) | Radeon RX 570 (8192 MB).

Can I run Observation?

Observation needs at least GeForce GT 640 (2048 MB) | Radeon HD 7750 (2048 MB), and GeForce GTX 960 (4096 MB) | Radeon RX 570 (8192 MB) is recommended. Below: estimated FPS for popular graphics cards and a free check for your own PC.

ReleaseMay 21, 2020
Playing now26
Steam user reviews78 % positive
Steam DeckUnsupported
ProtonDBplatinum

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Observation system requirements

	Minimum	Recommended
OS	Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10 x64	Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10 x64
Processor	Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10 x64 OS Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10 x64 CPU Intel Core i3-3240 (2 * 3400) or equivalent \| AMD FX-4300 (4 * 3800) or equivalent	Intel Core i5-6600K (4 * 3500) or equivalent \| AMD Ryzen 3 2200G (4 * 3500) or equivalent
Graphics	GeForce GT 640 (2048 MB) \| Radeon HD 7750 (2048 MB)	GeForce GTX 960 (4096 MB) \| Radeon RX 570 (8192 MB)
Memory	4 GB RAM	4 GB RAM
Storage	12 GB available space	12 GB available space

Estimated FPS in Observation

High settings, no upscaling, with a fast processor (Ryzen 7 7800X3D). Estimates from the game's requirements, not benchmarks.

Not yet checked against benchmarks, a rough estimate that can be off by 25 % or more.

Graphics card	1080p	1440p	4K
GTX 1060 6GB	242	179	109
GTX 1660 Super	346	256	156
RTX 2060	401	297	180
RTX 3060	500+	397	241
RTX 4060	500+	429	261
RTX 4060 Ti 8GB	500+	500+	308
RTX 4060 Ti 16GB	500+	500+	308
RTX 5060	500+	500+	315
RTX 5060 Ti 8GB	500+	500+	363
RTX 5060 Ti 16GB	500+	500+	363
RX 9060 XT	500+	500+	339
RTX 3070	500+	500+	339
RTX 4070	500+	500+	415
RTX 5070	500+	500+	494
RX 7800 XT	500+	500+	436
RX 9070 XT	500+	500+	500+
RTX 5070 Ti	500+	500+	500+
RTX 4080	500+	500+	500+
RTX 5080	500+	500+	500+
RTX 4090	500+	500+	500+
RTX 5090	500+	500+	500+

Steam Deck, Valve rating: Unsupported

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Which graphics card do I need for Observation?

The cheapest current graphics card that reaches each goal, paired with a fast processor.

1080p High · 60 FPSIntel Arc B580 12 GB ~500 FPSView on Amazon ↗
1440p High · 60 FPSIntel Arc B580 12 GB ~429 FPSView on Amazon ↗
1440p High · 144 FPSIntel Arc B580 12 GB ~429 FPSView on Amazon ↗
4K High · 60 FPSIntel Arc B580 12 GB ~261 FPSView on Amazon ↗

Prices change often, check the current price in the store. Price check: 10/7/2026.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I run Observation?: Observation needs at least GeForce GT 640 (2048 MB) | Radeon HD 7750 (2048 MB), and GeForce GTX 960 (4096 MB) | Radeon RX 570 (8192 MB) is recommended. Enter your graphics card and processor above to see your estimated FPS, or check your whole Steam library at once.
What are the system requirements for Observation?: Minimum: graphics GeForce GT 640 (2048 MB) | Radeon HD 7750 (2048 MB), processor Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10 x64 OS Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10 x64 CPU Intel Core i3-3240 (2, RAM 4 GB RAM. Recommended graphics card: GeForce GTX 960 (4096 MB) | Radeon RX 570 (8192 MB).