What to buy to run it well
Best graphics card for Risk of Rain 2
Risk of Rain 2 recommends GTX 680 / AMD HD 7970 for a smooth experience, a GeForce GTX 400-600 series-era card in the entry 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 Risk of Rain 2 well
Recommendations are the cards whose generation meets or beats what Risk of Rain 2 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 Risk of Rain 2?
The developer recommends GTX 680 / AMD HD 7970, a GeForce GTX 400-600 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 580 / AMD HD 7870.
Will an older card run Risk of Rain 2?
It may still launch if it meets the minimum (GTX 580 / AMD HD 7870), 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.