What GPU do I need to run Shadows of the Damned?

The minimum GPU requirement for Shadows of the Damned is Nvidia GeForce GTX 650 Ti. For smoother performance at higher settings, a more powerful graphics card is recommended.

What are the system requirements for Shadows of the Damned?

The minimum system requirements for Shadows of the Damned are: CPU: Intel Core i5-6400, GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX 650 Ti, RAM: 8 GB.

Can I play Shadows of the Damned at 60 FPS?

To achieve 60 FPS in Shadows of the Damned at medium-to-high settings, you typically need at least an entry-level GPU (e.g. GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT). Use the FPS estimator on this page to check your specific GPU.

Shadows of the Damned

76/100

64 ratings2011Easy to run

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1080p performance

Shadows of the Damned estimated FPS at 1080p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPU	low	medium	high	ultra
RTX 5090	999 fps	995 fps	796 fps	647 fps
RTX 4090	999 fps	924 fps	739 fps	600 fps
RX 7900 XTX	999 fps	829 fps	663 fps	539 fps
RTX 5080	977 fps	782 fps	625 fps	508 fps
RTX 4080 Super	918 fps	734 fps	587 fps	477 fps
RTX 4070 Ti	725 fps	580 fps	464 fps	377 fps
RTX 4070	622 fps	497 fps	398 fps	323 fps
RX 7800 XT	548 fps	438 fps	351 fps	285 fps
RTX 3080	533 fps	426 fps	341 fps	277 fps
RTX 4060 Ti	503 fps	403 fps	322 fps	262 fps
RTX 3070	459 fps	367 fps	294 fps	239 fps
RTX 4060	415 fps	332 fps	265 fps	216 fps
RTX 3060	355 fps	284 fps	227 fps	185 fps
GTX 1660 Super	258 fps	206 fps	165 fps	134 fps

1440p performance

Shadows of the Damned estimated FPS at 1440p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPU	low	medium	high	ultra
RTX 5090	933 fps	746 fps	597 fps	485 fps
RTX 4090	866 fps	693 fps	554 fps	450 fps
RX 7900 XTX	777 fps	622 fps	497 fps	404 fps
RTX 5080	733 fps	586 fps	469 fps	381 fps
RTX 4080 Super	688 fps	551 fps	441 fps	358 fps
RTX 4070 Ti	544 fps	435 fps	348 fps	283 fps
RTX 4070	466 fps	373 fps	298 fps	242 fps
RX 7800 XT	411 fps	329 fps	263 fps	214 fps
RTX 3080	400 fps	320 fps	256 fps	208 fps
RTX 4060 Ti	378 fps	302 fps	242 fps	196 fps
RTX 3070	344 fps	275 fps	220 fps	179 fps
RTX 4060	311 fps	249 fps	199 fps	162 fps
RTX 3060	266 fps	213 fps	171 fps	139 fps
GTX 1660 Super	193 fps	155 fps	124 fps	100 fps

4K performance

Shadows of the Damned estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPU	low	medium	high	ultra
RTX 5090	497 fps	398 fps	318 fps	259 fps
RTX 4090	462 fps	370 fps	296 fps	240 fps
RX 7900 XTX	415 fps	332 fps	265 fps	216 fps
RTX 5080	391 fps	313 fps	250 fps	203 fps
RTX 4080 Super	367 fps	294 fps	235 fps	191 fps
RTX 4070 Ti	290 fps	232 fps	186 fps	151 fps
RTX 4070	249 fps	199 fps	159 fps	129 fps
RX 7800 XT	219 fps	175 fps	140 fps	114 fps
RTX 3080	213 fps	171 fps	136 fps	111 fps
RTX 4060 Ti	201 fps	161 fps	129 fps	105 fps
RTX 3070	184 fps	147 fps	117 fps	95 fps
RTX 4060	166 fps	133 fps	106 fps	86 fps
RTX 3060	142 fps	114 fps	91 fps	74 fps
GTX 1660 Super	103 fps	82 fps	66 fps	54 fps

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About

Shadows of the Damned, released in 2011, is a unique blend of action and horror developed by the visionary minds of Suda 51 and Shinji Mikami. This game immerses players in a psychologically twisted adventure where they must navigate a hellish landscape filled with grotesque enemies. With its engaging storytelling and distinct visual style, Shadows of the Damned stands out in the horror action genre, delivering an experience that pushes the boundaries of conventional gameplay.

For optimal performance, Shadows of the Damned can run on relatively modest hardware, making it accessible to many gamers. A minimum GPU requirement of an entry-level graphics card with a score around 2533 and a CPU score of at least 4253 should provide a decent gameplay experience. A system equipped with 8 GB of RAM will ensure smooth performance at competitive FPS, especially if you adjust graphics settings for enhanced frame rates.

With a rating of 76/100, Shadows of the Damned offers a compelling mix of compelling story and innovative gameplay mechanics that horror fans and action gamers alike can appreciate. If you enjoy a dark narrative paired with intense action and are looking for an engaging title to benchmark your PC's performance, this game certainly warrants your attention.

Performance profile

June 2011 release. Shadows of the Damned targets mid-2000s-to-early-2010s hardware — any modern entry-level GPU (GTX 1650 tier or newer integrated graphics) handles it at 1080p Ultra without breaking a sweat.

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

Storyline

His name is Garcia Hotspur, hunter of demons, and his wrath will bring hell to its knees. When evil demonic creatures kidnap Garcia’s girlfriend, it’s up to him to travel to the City of the Damned to get her back. Aided by a former demon with the ability to transform into an array of vicious weapons, Garcia will once again take on the mantel of “demon hunter” and rip apart the horrifying forces of the underworld to protect what he loves most.