Nightside
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Nightside 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 | 989 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 871 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 848 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 986 fps | 801 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 899 fps | 730 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 812 fps | 659 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 999 fps | 870 fps | 696 fps | 565 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 788 fps | 630 fps | 504 fps | 410 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 | 865 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 913 fps | 742 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 999 fps | 804 fps | 654 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 978 fps | 783 fps | 636 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 924 fps | 739 fps | 601 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 842 fps | 674 fps | 548 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 951 fps | 761 fps | 609 fps | 495 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 815 fps | 652 fps | 522 fps | 424 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 591 fps | 473 fps | 378 fps | 307 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 974 fps | 791 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 904 fps | 735 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 999 fps | 812 fps | 659 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 957 fps | 765 fps | 622 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 899 fps | 719 fps | 584 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 888 fps | 710 fps | 568 fps | 462 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 761 fps | 609 fps | 487 fps | 396 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 670 fps | 536 fps | 429 fps | 349 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 652 fps | 522 fps | 417 fps | 339 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 616 fps | 493 fps | 394 fps | 320 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 562 fps | 449 fps | 359 fps | 292 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 507 fps | 406 fps | 325 fps | 264 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 435 fps | 348 fps | 278 fps | 226 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 315 fps | 252 fps | 202 fps | 164 fps |
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About
Nightside, released in 2015, is a unique indie sci-fi base building real-time strategy game. Set on the dark side of an unknown planet, players take on the role of Adam, a human explorer who navigates the mysteries of this ominous world while mining the valuable "green ice" resource. The game offers a story-driven single player campaign, as well as online multiplayer battles against other players, showcasing its diverse gameplay options.
In terms of PC performance, Nightside is accessible for a broad range of hardware. With a minimum requirement of an entry-level GPU (roughly scoring around 1202), players can achieve decent FPS even on lower-end systems. To enhance performance and graphics settings, a mid-tier GPU, such as the NVIDIA GTX 1050 or its equivalent, can significantly boost the gaming experience, allowing for smoother gameplay and improved visuals during base-building and exploration.
Given its mixed rating of 50/100 and niche strategy genre, Nightside may appeal to fans of indie games looking for a unique experience. While it may not be for everyone, those interested in a story-driven strategy game should consider trying it out, especially if they enjoy exploring intriguing sci-fi narratives.
Performance profile
Released in August 2015, Nightside sits in the DirectX 11 generation. Comfortable on any modern mid-range GPU at 1440p; even an RTX 3050 or RX 6600 typically delivers 4K60 at High settings.
As a strategy title, Nightside is typically CPU-bound rather than GPU-bound — single-thread CPU performance dictates framerate during large-scale battles, end-game saves and late-game AI turns. A fast modern 6-core will help more than a GPU upgrade.
Extremely light — Nightside 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.
