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The RTX 4090 is currently the most powerful commercial graphics card available. If you want the ultimate GPU for 4K or higher resolution gaming or for content creation, this graphic card is the gold standard in 2024. We are close to two years since the RTX 4090 was first announced and launched, but still, there has been no better GPU in the market till now.
But, over the last few years, there have been a few games that have been truly able to push its limit. However, Nvidia with its frame generation support and advanced DLSS 3 upscaling, has been able to provide its users with the best frame rates while using this GPU. So, with all the prerequisites set aside, we take a look at the best AAA games to play with the current flagship GPU from Nvidia, the RTX 4090 in 2024.
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Note: This article is subjective and reflects the writer's opinion.
10 best AAA games to play on the RTX 4090
1) Microsoft Flight Simulator
Microsoft Flight Simulator is probably one of the most graphic-intensive games right now. It's hard for any PC to showcase the stunning realistic backgrounds of this wonderful flight simulation game. But, the RTX 4090 flies with this title as users will get stunning aerial shots of various flights and aircraft. With DLSS3, you are bound to get those extra frame rates.
It works optimally well on 4K resolution with an RTX 4090, and users can expect more than 150FPS on Ultra settings.
2) Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora
If you have enjoyed James Cameron's Avatar series in the last few years, the Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora will surely excite you. In this game, you play as Navi who after being released from an abduction sets out to find his place in the world of Pandora. The game has breathtaking visuals and allows you to do multiple tasks and grow with the Navi tribe.
This title can cross the 60FPS mark at 4K resolution with the RTX 4090.
3) Hogwarts Legacy
Harry Potter wizarding franchise has been the childhood favorite of many gamers, and Hogwarts Legacy carries forward this legacy. The game is set about a century before the Harry Potter world, and with the help of a custom character, you learn various magical abilities. Further, with the assistance of fellow students and professors, you can explore the entire Hogwarts school and its surroundings.
At 4K resolution, the game can cross the 60FPS mark and provides gamers with the ultimate experience with an RTX 4090.
4) Resident Evil Village
The Resident Evil series is known for its horror theme and intense gameplay. The Resident Evil Village takes up a notch with its nightmarishly beautiful environment that lulls players into a false sense of security, despite the threat of zombies and mutant characters all the time.
The game is quite playable with the RTX 4090 and users can even expect stable 60FPS gameplay at 8K resolution.
5) Remnant 2
Remnant 2 is another great action shooting game that has various types of combats and character-based gameplay. As the main character progresses in the game, players can gain different archetype-specific perks and skills. It also has a dog that assists in fighting against enemies and helps to revive the character.
At 4K Ultra settings, the game plays wonderfully well with an RTX 4090, and users can expect close to 80FPS frame rates.
6) Returnal
Returnal is a part of the PlayStation Games expansion for Windows. It follows the path of Selene Vassos and has traversed foreign environments. You can shoot multiple extraterrestrial entities with growing visions in an ever-changing alien world. Gamers can enjoy multiple weapons, and the title even utilizes the raytracing abilities of the RTX 4090 with gorgeous graphics.
The game runs well with this GPU and you can expect more than 100FPS at 4K resolution.
7) A Plague Tale: Requiem
A Plague Tale: Requiem is a great indie title that focuses on the lives of two struggling survivors Hugo and Amicia. In the game, you need to avoid millions of rats hounding the main protagonists at every step. It is a spectacular story-driven journey that is rife with amazing visuals.
The title supports raytracing and DLSS upscaling with RTX 4090, and is visually appealing for most gamers. We can expect close to 90FPS on 4K resolution with this GPU.
8) Horizon Forbidden West
Horizon Forbidden West is the second installment from the Horizon series, where we once again take control of Aloy and fight against a swarm of robots. It has great cinematics, combat, and story design and as the game progresses you can improve Aloy's skills and mechanisms.
It works well with an RTX 4090 and you can expect more than 100FPS at 4K resolution.
9) F1 24
F1 24 is one of the most graphic-intensive motorsport games currently and with raytracing turned on at 4K resolution, it is hard to expect stable framerates with most modern GPUs. However, the RTX 4090 can easily handle this racing game with ease and provides you with one of the best experiences.
It’s a great title to showcase the GPU's ability, and with DLSS 3 you can expect close to 100-120FPS with the 4090 to enjoy this game.
10) Dragon's Dogma 2
Capcom's Dragon Dogma was initially launched more than a decade ago, and many fans have been waiting for its sequel. But in 2024, we finally can see Dragon Dogma 2 being launched with stellar graphics and gameplay. In this game you play as Arisen and explore a fantasy world, taking on quests and fighting monsters.
It works well with a 4090 and you can expect more than 80FPS while pairing this GPU with any midrange or flagship processor.
These were all the best games you can play with RTX 4090 in 2024. In our opinion, you can start with A Plague Tale: Requiem, Resident Evil Village, and Avatars: Frontiers of Pandora to enjoy the breathtaking visuals and use the GPU to its fullest.
