What GPU do I need to run Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet?

The minimum GPU requirement for Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet is GeForce FX series+ / Radeon 9500+. For smoother performance at higher settings, a more powerful graphics card is recommended.

What are the system requirements for Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet?

The minimum system requirements for Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet are: CPU: Intel Core Duo (1.25ghz) / AMD Athlon XP (1.8ghz), GPU: GeForce FX series+ / Radeon 9500+, RAM: 1 GB.

Can I play Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet at 60 FPS?

To achieve 60 FPS in Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet at medium-to-high settings, you typically need at least an entry-level GPU (e.g. GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT). Use the FPS estimator on this page to check your specific GPU.

Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet

76/100

24 ratings2011Easy to run

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1080p performance

Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet estimated FPS at 1080p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
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RTX 3070	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	988 fps
RTX 4060	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	892 fps
RTX 3060	999 fps	999 fps	941 fps	765 fps
GTX 1660 Super	999 fps	853 fps	682 fps	554 fps

1440p performance

Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet estimated FPS at 1440p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
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RTX 4090	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps
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RTX 4070 Ti	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps
RTX 4070	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps
RX 7800 XT	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	884 fps
RTX 3080	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	860 fps
RTX 4060 Ti	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	813 fps
RTX 3070	999 fps	999 fps	912 fps	741 fps
RTX 4060	999 fps	999 fps	824 fps	669 fps
RTX 3060	999 fps	882 fps	706 fps	574 fps
GTX 1660 Super	800 fps	640 fps	512 fps	416 fps

4K performance

Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPU	low	medium	high	ultra
RTX 5090	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps
RTX 4090	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	994 fps
RX 7900 XTX	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	892 fps
RTX 5080	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	841 fps
RTX 4080 Super	999 fps	999 fps	973 fps	790 fps
RTX 4070 Ti	999 fps	961 fps	769 fps	625 fps
RTX 4070	999 fps	824 fps	659 fps	535 fps
RX 7800 XT	907 fps	725 fps	580 fps	472 fps
RTX 3080	882 fps	706 fps	565 fps	459 fps
RTX 4060 Ti	833 fps	667 fps	533 fps	433 fps
RTX 3070	760 fps	608 fps	486 fps	395 fps
RTX 4060	686 fps	549 fps	439 fps	357 fps
RTX 3060	588 fps	471 fps	376 fps	306 fps
GTX 1660 Super	426 fps	341 fps	273 fps	222 fps

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Genres

Action Adventure Indie

About

Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet is a 2D action-adventure indie title released in 2011 that combines exploration, puzzle-solving, and combat in a mysterious alien setting. You'll pilot a customizable ship through twisted environments, battling strange creatures and upgrading your vessel with alien technology as you work toward the planet's center. The game blends colorful visuals with challenging gameplay that rewards both combat skill and creative problem-solving.

From a performance perspective, Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet is extremely accessible and won't stress modern hardware. With just 1 GB RAM minimum, even integrated GPUs from the last decade can handle this game comfortably at high FPS. You're looking at consistent 60+ FPS on virtually any contemporary GPU, making it perfect for benchmark testing on lower-end systems or as a baseline for older hardware comparisons.

With a solid 76/100 rating, Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet is worth playing if you enjoy indie action-adventures with personality and puzzle depth. Its lightweight performance profile makes it an excellent choice for testing older systems or establishing baseline benchmarks.

Performance profile

August 2011 release. Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet targets mid-2000s-to-early-2010s hardware — any modern entry-level GPU (GTX 1650 tier or newer integrated graphics) handles it at 1080p Ultra without breaking a sweat.

Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet 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 — Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet 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.