Scanner Sombre
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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 | 924 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 975 fps | 792 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 999 fps | 883 fps | 707 fps | 574 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 | 916 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 891 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 841 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 944 fps | 767 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 853 fps | 693 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 999 fps | 914 fps | 731 fps | 594 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 828 fps | 662 fps | 530 fps | 431 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 | 924 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 871 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 818 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 995 fps | 796 fps | 647 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 853 fps | 682 fps | 554 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 939 fps | 751 fps | 601 fps | 488 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 914 fps | 731 fps | 585 fps | 475 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 863 fps | 690 fps | 552 fps | 449 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 787 fps | 629 fps | 504 fps | 409 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 711 fps | 569 fps | 455 fps | 370 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 609 fps | 487 fps | 390 fps | 317 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 442 fps | 353 fps | 283 fps | 230 fps |
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Minimum Hardware
Intel Core i5-2500K @ 3.3 GHz or AMD Phenom II x4 940 @ 3.0 GHz or AMD FX-8350 @ 4.0 GHz
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About
Scanner Sombre is a 2017 cave exploration experience from veteran indie developer Introversion Software. Drawing inspiration from narrative adventures like Gone Home and Dear Esther, the game focuses on atmospheric exploration and discovery rather than traditional gameplay mechanics. Its minimalist aesthetic and unsettling audio design create an immersive, often eerie journey through underground environments.
The game is quite accessible from a performance standpoint, making it an excellent benchmark title for older or budget gaming systems. You'll only need an entry-level GPU with a score around 213 to meet minimum requirements, paired with modest CPU performance around 2366 and 4 GB of RAM. Most modern gaming PCs will easily achieve high FPS performance at max graphics settings, though the game's low GPU and CPU demands make it useful for testing baseline performance on entry-level hardware.
Scanner Sombre sits at a middling 59/100 rating, so it's worth considering your tolerance for experimental, slow-paced exploration games. If you appreciate atmospheric indie experiences, the unique visual style and cave exploration might appeal to you, though it won't suit players seeking action or traditional gameplay.
Performance profile
April 2017 release. Scanner Sombre was built around the GTX 10-series / RX Vega era. Current-gen mid-range cards (RTX 4060 / RX 7600) are overkill at 1080p and handle 1440p Ultra comfortably.
Scanner Sombre 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 — Scanner Sombre 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
Regaining consciousness you smell the damp. Opening your eyes you see the stone walls of the chamber flickering by the light of the fire; you stumble to your feet and kick a helmet clattering across the floor. Slowly the ache in your head begins to subside and you notice the beginnings of a passage. After a few steps the darkness consumes you. Returning to the safely of the fire you see a LIDAR scanner on the floor - a trigger press results in a faint glow coming from inside the helmet. You put the helmet on, adjust the beam-width and proceed into the abyss….
