Leaden Sky: Nightmares
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Leaden Sky: Nightmares FPS by GPU
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1080p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| 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 | 999 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 912 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 962 fps | 781 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 999 fps | 871 fps | 697 fps | 566 fps |
1440p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| 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 | 903 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 879 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 830 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 932 fps | 757 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 841 fps | 684 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 999 fps | 902 fps | 721 fps | 586 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 817 fps | 654 fps | 523 fps | 425 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 912 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 859 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 994 fps | 807 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 982 fps | 785 fps | 638 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 841 fps | 673 fps | 547 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 927 fps | 741 fps | 593 fps | 482 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 902 fps | 721 fps | 577 fps | 469 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 851 fps | 681 fps | 545 fps | 443 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 776 fps | 621 fps | 497 fps | 404 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 701 fps | 561 fps | 449 fps | 365 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 601 fps | 481 fps | 385 fps | 313 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 436 fps | 349 fps | 279 fps | 227 fps |
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For an enjoyable experience with this indie title, an entry-level GPU like the GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT is recommended as a minimum. While these cards will allow you to run the game at lower settings and resolutions, aiming for a mid-range GPU such as the GTX 1660 Super or RX 6600 will provide a smoother experience with better visual fidelity. Players with higher-end hardware, like the RTX 3060 or RX 6700 XT, can expect to run the game at high settings in 1080p with solid frame rates.
The game appears to be designed with accessibility in mind, making it suitable for a wide range of systems. If you have a modest setup, targeting 720p at low settings should yield playable performance, while 1080p at medium settings is achievable with a mid-range graphics card. Overall, this title offers a mix of engaging storytelling and action without demanding the latest hardware, making it a great choice for casual gamers and indie enthusiasts alike.
Performance profile
January 2024 release. As a current-generation title, Leaden Sky: Nightmares 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.
Action titles like Leaden Sky: Nightmares reward high framerates for visual clarity during combat. A mid-range modern GPU at 1440p 60–120 FPS is the practical sweet spot; VRR (G-Sync/FreeSync) smooths out drops during heavy effects.
Extremely light — Leaden Sky: Nightmares 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.
