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Nightshift

Nightshift

2020Easy to run

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1080p performance

Nightshift 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 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4070999 fps999 fps999 fps975 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps999 fps999 fps859 fps
RTX 3080999 fps999 fps999 fps836 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps999 fps971 fps789 fps
RTX 3070999 fps999 fps886 fps720 fps
RTX 4060999 fps999 fps800 fps650 fps
RTX 3060999 fps857 fps686 fps557 fps
GTX 1660 Super777 fps621 fps497 fps404 fps

1440p performance

Nightshift estimated FPS at 1440p 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 fps999 fps853 fps
RTX 4070999 fps999 fps900 fps731 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps991 fps793 fps644 fps
RTX 3080999 fps964 fps771 fps627 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps911 fps729 fps592 fps
RTX 3070999 fps830 fps664 fps540 fps
RTX 4060938 fps750 fps600 fps488 fps
RTX 3060804 fps643 fps514 fps418 fps
GTX 1660 Super583 fps466 fps373 fps303 fps

4K performance

Nightshift estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps960 fps780 fps
RTX 4090999 fps999 fps891 fps724 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps999 fps800 fps650 fps
RTX 5080999 fps943 fps754 fps613 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps886 fps709 fps576 fps
RTX 4070 Ti875 fps700 fps560 fps455 fps
RTX 4070750 fps600 fps480 fps390 fps
RX 7800 XT661 fps529 fps423 fps344 fps
RTX 3080643 fps514 fps411 fps334 fps
RTX 4060 Ti607 fps486 fps389 fps316 fps
RTX 3070554 fps443 fps354 fps288 fps
RTX 4060500 fps400 fps320 fps260 fps
RTX 3060429 fps343 fps274 fps223 fps
GTX 1660 Super311 fps249 fps199 fps162 fps

Minimum Hardware

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DirectX 9.0c compatible video card

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Processor
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Intel i5 or AMD Ryzen 5

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Memory
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1 GB

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Genres

About

Nightshift (2020) invites players into a gripping blend of casual, indie, and racing genres, where you step into the shoes of a retired detective unraveling a murder mystery. The game captivates with its intriguing narrative that challenges you to find the killer of Kakig Kasajian, all while navigating the complexities of a house filled with clues and surprises. Its unique storytelling and engaging gameplay mechanics set it apart in a crowded gaming market.

In terms of PC performance, Nightshift is remarkably accessible, with a minimum GPU requirement of an entry-level card scoring around 300. Gamers can expect a smooth gaming experience on systems equipped with just 1 GB of RAM, as the game doesn't demand high-end hardware. For optimal FPS and overall performance, even mid-tier GPUs can easily handle this title at various graphics settings, making it ideal for casual gamers and newcomers alike.

If you enjoy mystery-driven games with a focus on storytelling and immersive gameplay, Nightshift is worth checking out. Its engaging premise and low hardware requirements make it an appealing choice for both casual gamers and enthusiasts looking for a fresh experience in the indie gaming scene.

Performance profile

Released in December 2020, Nightshift targets RTX 20/30-series and RX 6000-era hardware. A current mid-range GPU (RTX 4060 Ti / RX 7700 XT) is the sweet spot for 1440p Ultra; 4K needs a high-end card.

Racing games like Nightshift are latency-critical — input-to-screen responsiveness is everything. Target a locked 60 FPS minimum (ideally 120 FPS on a high-refresh display) with VSync off or G-Sync/FreeSync active.

Extremely light — Nightshift 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.

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