Down the Shaft
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Down the Shaft FPS by GPU
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1080p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 118 fps | 94 fps | 75 fps | 61 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 109 fps | 87 fps | 70 fps | 57 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 98 fps | 78 fps | 63 fps | 51 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 92 fps | 74 fps | 59 fps | 48 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 87 fps | 70 fps | 56 fps | 45 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 69 fps | 55 fps | 44 fps | 36 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 59 fps | 47 fps | 38 fps | 31 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 52 fps | 41 fps | 33 fps | 27 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 50 fps | 40 fps | 32 fps | 26 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 48 fps | 38 fps | 30 fps | 25 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 43 fps | 35 fps | 28 fps | 23 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 39 fps | 31 fps | 25 fps | 20 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 34 fps | 27 fps | 22 fps | 17 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 24 fps | 20 fps | 16 fps | 13 fps |
1440p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 88 fps | 71 fps | 57 fps | 46 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 82 fps | 66 fps | 52 fps | 43 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 74 fps | 59 fps | 47 fps | 38 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 69 fps | 55 fps | 44 fps | 36 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 65 fps | 52 fps | 42 fps | 34 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 51 fps | 41 fps | 33 fps | 27 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 44 fps | 35 fps | 28 fps | 23 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 39 fps | 31 fps | 25 fps | 20 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 38 fps | 30 fps | 24 fps | 20 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 36 fps | 29 fps | 23 fps | 19 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 33 fps | 26 fps | 21 fps | 17 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 29 fps | 24 fps | 19 fps | 15 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 25 fps | 20 fps | 16 fps | 13 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 18 fps | 15 fps | 12 fps | 10 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 47 fps | 38 fps | 30 fps | 24 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 44 fps | 35 fps | 28 fps | 23 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 39 fps | 31 fps | 25 fps | 20 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 37 fps | 30 fps | 24 fps | 19 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 35 fps | 28 fps | 22 fps | 18 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 27 fps | 22 fps | 18 fps | 14 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 24 fps | 19 fps | 15 fps | 12 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 21 fps | 17 fps | 13 fps | 11 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 20 fps | 16 fps | 13 fps | 10 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 19 fps | 15 fps | 12 fps | 10 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 17 fps | 14 fps | 11 fps | 9 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 16 fps | 13 fps | 10 fps | 8 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 13 fps | 11 fps | 9 fps | 7 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 10 fps | 8 fps | 6 fps | 5 fps |
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"Down the Shaft," released in 2024, is an intriguing blend of action, adventure, and horror, offering players a unique first-person experience. As the caretaker tasked with containing an Elder God within the depths of a treacherous cave, you'll engage with machinery that keeps its malevolent influence at bay. However, you must remain vigilant as cunning minions threaten your goal, creating a relentless atmosphere of tension and excitement.
In terms of PC performance, "Down the Shaft" is designed to be accessible for many gamers, with a minimum GPU requirement being a mid-range model scoring around 15610. This means that most modern gaming setups should easily achieve stable FPS. Optimizing graphics settings can yield impressive visuals without sacrificing performance, allowing players to enjoy immersive gameplay on systems equipped with mid-tier GPUs or better.
Whether you're a fan of horror or simply looking for a thrilling gaming experience, "Down the Shaft" offers engaging gameplay that is worth exploring. If you enjoy action-packed adventures with a dose of fear, this indie gem is likely to keep you entertained while delivering solid gameplay mechanics and captivating visuals.
Performance profile
July 2024 release. As a current-generation title, Down the Shaft pushes modern hardware — expect to need an RTX 40-series or RX 7000-series GPU to enjoy it at native 4K Ultra without leaning on upscaling.
Down the Shaft is a narrative-driven experience — a rock-solid 60 FPS is plenty. Prioritise resolution and image quality (AA, anisotropic filtering) over chasing high-refresh framerates.
High-end requirement. Down the Shaft needs an RTX 4070 Ti or RX 7800 XT for comfortable 1440p 60 FPS at High settings. 4K Ultra 60 FPS is flagship territory — RTX 4080 Super / RX 7900 XTX minimum without upscaling.
