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Shadow Watcher

Shadow Watcher

2022Easy to run

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1080p performance

Shadow Watcher estimated FPS at 1080p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps862 fps689 fps560 fps
RTX 4090999 fps800 fps640 fps520 fps
RX 7900 XTX897 fps718 fps574 fps467 fps
RTX 5080846 fps677 fps542 fps440 fps
RTX 4080 Super795 fps636 fps509 fps413 fps
RTX 4070 Ti628 fps503 fps402 fps327 fps
RTX 4070538 fps431 fps345 fps280 fps
RX 7800 XT474 fps379 fps304 fps247 fps
RTX 3080462 fps369 fps295 fps240 fps
RTX 4060 Ti436 fps349 fps279 fps227 fps
RTX 3070397 fps318 fps254 fps207 fps
RTX 4060359 fps287 fps230 fps187 fps
RTX 3060308 fps246 fps197 fps160 fps
GTX 1660 Super223 fps178 fps143 fps116 fps

1440p performance

Shadow Watcher estimated FPS at 1440p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090808 fps646 fps517 fps420 fps
RTX 4090750 fps600 fps480 fps390 fps
RX 7900 XTX673 fps538 fps431 fps350 fps
RTX 5080635 fps508 fps406 fps330 fps
RTX 4080 Super596 fps477 fps382 fps310 fps
RTX 4070 Ti471 fps377 fps302 fps245 fps
RTX 4070404 fps323 fps258 fps210 fps
RX 7800 XT356 fps285 fps228 fps185 fps
RTX 3080346 fps277 fps222 fps180 fps
RTX 4060 Ti327 fps262 fps209 fps170 fps
RTX 3070298 fps238 fps191 fps155 fps
RTX 4060269 fps215 fps172 fps140 fps
RTX 3060231 fps185 fps148 fps120 fps
GTX 1660 Super167 fps134 fps107 fps87 fps

4K performance

Shadow Watcher estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090431 fps345 fps276 fps224 fps
RTX 4090400 fps320 fps256 fps208 fps
RX 7900 XTX359 fps287 fps230 fps187 fps
RTX 5080338 fps271 fps217 fps176 fps
RTX 4080 Super318 fps254 fps203 fps165 fps
RTX 4070 Ti251 fps201 fps161 fps131 fps
RTX 4070215 fps172 fps138 fps112 fps
RX 7800 XT190 fps152 fps121 fps99 fps
RTX 3080185 fps148 fps118 fps96 fps
RTX 4060 Ti174 fps139 fps112 fps91 fps
RTX 3070159 fps127 fps102 fps83 fps
RTX 4060144 fps115 fps92 fps75 fps
RTX 3060123 fps98 fps79 fps64 fps
GTX 1660 Super89 fps71 fps57 fps46 fps

Minimum Hardware

Graphics Card
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Nvidia GTX 1050 or AMD Radeon R9 270X

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Processor
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Intel Core i5-2500K | AMD Ryzen 5 1400

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Memory
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8 GB

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Genres

ActionAdventureIndieRole-playing (RPG)

About

"Shadow Watcher," released in 2022, is an action-adventure RPG that features strong female protagonists. Players utilize a mix of active and passive skills, such as assassination and counterattacks, to engage in intense confrontations against a variety of enemies. The game's unique blend of skills and dramatic narrative make it a standout in the indie gaming scene, appealing to those who enjoy dynamic gameplay and immersive storytelling.

In terms of PC performance, "Shadow Watcher" is accessible to a broad range of gamers, requiring only an entry-level GPU with a minimum score of around 4875 and a CPU score of approximately 4142. With 8 GB of RAM, players can expect decent FPS even on lower graphical settings, making it a suitable option for those with mid-tier hardware. Gamers looking for a smooth experience should consider GPUs in the mid-range category to ensure optimal performance on higher settings.

If you enjoy RPGs blended with action elements and strong character-driven narratives, "Shadow Watcher" is worth your time. Given its solid ratings and engaging gameplay mechanics, players looking for an indie title with depth and excitement should definitely consider adding it to their library.

Performance profile

Released in January 2022, Shadow Watcher 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.

RPGs like Shadow Watcher stress VRAM during long sessions — texture streaming, mods and open-world traversal inflate memory use over time. 8 GB VRAM is a practical floor; 12 GB+ is worth the headroom at 1440p and above.

Entry-level hardware target. A GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT reaches 60 FPS at 1080p Medium in Shadow Watcher; an RTX 4060 comfortably sustains 1440p Ultra. 4K Ultra 60 FPS needs an RTX 4070 or better.

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