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Empty Shell

Empty Shell

2023Easy to run

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1080p performance

Empty Shell estimated FPS at 1080p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps999 fps980 fps796 fps
RTX 4070999 fps999 fps840 fps683 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps925 fps740 fps601 fps
RTX 3080999 fps900 fps720 fps585 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps850 fps680 fps553 fps
RTX 3070969 fps775 fps620 fps504 fps
RTX 4060875 fps700 fps560 fps455 fps
RTX 3060750 fps600 fps480 fps390 fps
GTX 1660 Super544 fps435 fps348 fps283 fps

1440p performance

Empty Shell estimated FPS at 1440p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4090999 fps999 fps999 fps951 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps999 fps999 fps853 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps990 fps804 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps930 fps756 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps919 fps735 fps597 fps
RTX 4070984 fps788 fps630 fps512 fps
RX 7800 XT867 fps694 fps555 fps451 fps
RTX 3080844 fps675 fps540 fps439 fps
RTX 4060 Ti797 fps638 fps510 fps414 fps
RTX 3070727 fps581 fps465 fps378 fps
RTX 4060656 fps525 fps420 fps341 fps
RTX 3060563 fps450 fps360 fps293 fps
GTX 1660 Super408 fps326 fps261 fps212 fps

4K performance

Empty Shell estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps840 fps672 fps546 fps
RTX 4090975 fps780 fps624 fps507 fps
RX 7900 XTX875 fps700 fps560 fps455 fps
RTX 5080825 fps660 fps528 fps429 fps
RTX 4080 Super775 fps620 fps496 fps403 fps
RTX 4070 Ti613 fps490 fps392 fps319 fps
RTX 4070525 fps420 fps336 fps273 fps
RX 7800 XT463 fps370 fps296 fps241 fps
RTX 3080450 fps360 fps288 fps234 fps
RTX 4060 Ti425 fps340 fps272 fps221 fps
RTX 3070388 fps310 fps248 fps202 fps
RTX 4060350 fps280 fps224 fps182 fps
RTX 3060300 fps240 fps192 fps156 fps
GTX 1660 Super218 fps174 fps139 fps113 fps

Minimum Hardware

Graphics Card
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Intel Graphics HD 2GB or equivalent

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Processor
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Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD equivalent

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Memory
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4 GB

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About

Empty Shell, released in 2023, is a gripping action-adventure indie game that immerses players in a dark, industrial environment on a secret Japanese island. As part of a harrowing roguelite survival horror narrative, players take on the role of volunteers navigating a facility filled with danger and suspense. With its captivating top-down perspective, the game distinguishes itself through its intense atmosphere and unique gameplay mechanics, offering a fresh take on the survival horror genre.

When it comes to PC performance, Empty Shell is known for being accessible while still providing an engaging visual experience. To run the game smoothly, players should have at least an entry-level GPU with a minimum score of around 2000 and 4 GB of RAM. For optimal FPS, mid-tier GPUs are recommended, allowing for higher graphics settings while ensuring a smooth gameplay experience without excessive demands on hardware.

Should you play Empty Shell? If you're a fan of action-adventure games and enjoy the thrill of survival horror, this title is worth considering. Its unique blend of genre elements and engaging atmosphere has garnered attention, making it a solid choice for both casual gamers and dedicated enthusiasts looking for a new experience in their gaming library.

Performance profile

October 2023 release. As a current-generation title, Empty Shell 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.

Empty Shell 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.

Extremely light — Empty Shell runs at 60 FPS 1080p on any integrated GPU (Intel Iris Xe, AMD Radeon Graphics) or a decade-old discrete card like the GTX 1050. A current-gen RTX 4060 pushes 4K Ultra without effort.

Storyline

Empty Shell will throw you in a dark industrial environment, a secret facility on a Japanese island in the middle of nowhere. Each volunteer has signed a contract for a "recovery operation" without being privy to too many details. They said the facility had been abandoned for decades, but once in place it was immediately apparent that something was wrong. Discover the dark secrets of the facility's years of operation, up until the accident that led to the extreme consequences you are involved in. Every time you die, you will control a new volunteer sent to the place. Your starting equipment will be randomized and each level will be generated with a new layout.

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