What to buy to run it well
Best graphics card for Rec Room
Rec Room recommends GTX 980 for a smooth experience, a GeForce GTX 900 series-era card in the mainstream class. Any card of that generation or newer meets that bar. Below are a few worth considering, and it is worked out by generation, the one graphics axis that orders honestly.
Cards that run Rec Room well
Recommendations are the cards whose generation meets or beats what Rec Room asks for, not a benchmarked frame-rate ranking. Within a generation we do not rank.
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Common questions
What graphics card do I need for Rec Room?
The developer recommends GTX 980, a GeForce GTX 900 series-era card, for a smooth experience. Any card of that generation or newer meets it; the most affordable in our list that clears it is the GeForce GTX 1050. The minimum to just launch is lower: GTX 970.
Will an older card run Rec Room?
It may still launch if it meets the minimum (GTX 970), usually at lower settings. The recommended card above is for a smooth experience, not the bare minimum. Check your exact card with the requirements checker.