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Shady Knight

Shady Knight

72/100
6 ratings2024Easy to run

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1080p performance

Shady Knight estimated FPS at 1080p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps830 fps675 fps
RTX 4090999 fps964 fps771 fps626 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps865 fps692 fps562 fps
RTX 5080999 fps815 fps652 fps530 fps
RTX 4080 Super958 fps766 fps613 fps498 fps
RTX 4070 Ti757 fps605 fps484 fps394 fps
RTX 4070649 fps519 fps415 fps337 fps
RX 7800 XT571 fps457 fps366 fps297 fps
RTX 3080556 fps445 fps356 fps289 fps
RTX 4060 Ti525 fps420 fps336 fps273 fps
RTX 3070479 fps383 fps306 fps249 fps
RTX 4060432 fps346 fps277 fps225 fps
RTX 3060371 fps297 fps237 fps193 fps
GTX 1660 Super269 fps215 fps172 fps140 fps

1440p performance

Shady Knight estimated FPS at 1440p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090973 fps778 fps623 fps506 fps
RTX 4090904 fps723 fps578 fps470 fps
RX 7900 XTX811 fps649 fps519 fps422 fps
RTX 5080765 fps612 fps489 fps398 fps
RTX 4080 Super718 fps575 fps460 fps373 fps
RTX 4070 Ti568 fps454 fps363 fps295 fps
RTX 4070487 fps389 fps311 fps253 fps
RX 7800 XT429 fps343 fps274 fps223 fps
RTX 3080417 fps334 fps267 fps217 fps
RTX 4060 Ti394 fps315 fps252 fps205 fps
RTX 3070359 fps287 fps230 fps187 fps
RTX 4060324 fps259 fps208 fps169 fps
RTX 3060278 fps222 fps178 fps145 fps
GTX 1660 Super202 fps161 fps129 fps105 fps

4K performance

Shady Knight estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090519 fps415 fps332 fps270 fps
RTX 4090482 fps386 fps308 fps251 fps
RX 7900 XTX432 fps346 fps277 fps225 fps
RTX 5080408 fps326 fps261 fps212 fps
RTX 4080 Super383 fps306 fps245 fps199 fps
RTX 4070 Ti303 fps242 fps194 fps157 fps
RTX 4070259 fps208 fps166 fps135 fps
RX 7800 XT229 fps183 fps146 fps119 fps
RTX 3080222 fps178 fps142 fps116 fps
RTX 4060 Ti210 fps168 fps134 fps109 fps
RTX 3070192 fps153 fps123 fps100 fps
RTX 4060173 fps138 fps111 fps90 fps
RTX 3060148 fps119 fps95 fps77 fps
GTX 1660 Super107 fps86 fps69 fps56 fps

Minimum Hardware

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GeForce GTX 660

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Processor
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2.5 GHz

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Memory
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2 GB

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Genres

About

Shady Knight, released in 2024, is an exhilarating first-person melee action game that combines swift swordplay, acrobatic archery, and dynamic parkour elements. This indie title stands out for its emphasis on skill-driven combat and fluid movement, allowing players to master a stylish dance of death amid creative chaos. The game invites players to engage in intense battles while exploring beautifully crafted environments, making it a notable entry in the action genre.

In terms of PC performance, Shady Knight is designed to be accessible, requiring just an entry-level GPU with a minimum score of around 4047 to run smoothly. Players with 2 GB of RAM can expect satisfactory performance at lower graphics settings, achieving respectable FPS even on modest hardware. For optimal benchmarks, a mid-range GPU is recommended to improve visual fidelity and frame rates, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.

Should you dive into Shady Knight? If you appreciate action-packed indie games that challenge your skills, this title should be a solid pick. Fans of dynamic combat mechanics will likely find this game engaging, making it worth your time based on early ratings and feedback.

Performance profile

October 2024 release. As a current-generation title, Shady Knight pushes modern hardware — expect to need an RTX 40-series or RX 7000-series GPU to enjoy it at native 4K Ultra without leaning on upscaling.

Action titles like Shady Knight reward high framerates for visual clarity during combat. A mid-range modern GPU at 1440p 60–120 FPS is the practical sweet spot; VRR (G-Sync/FreeSync) smooths out drops during heavy effects.

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

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