Shelldom
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Shelldom FPS by GPU
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1080p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 118 fps | 94 fps | 75 fps | 61 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 109 fps | 87 fps | 70 fps | 57 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 98 fps | 78 fps | 63 fps | 51 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 92 fps | 74 fps | 59 fps | 48 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 87 fps | 70 fps | 56 fps | 45 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 69 fps | 55 fps | 44 fps | 36 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 59 fps | 47 fps | 38 fps | 31 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 52 fps | 41 fps | 33 fps | 27 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 50 fps | 40 fps | 32 fps | 26 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 48 fps | 38 fps | 30 fps | 25 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 43 fps | 35 fps | 28 fps | 23 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 39 fps | 31 fps | 25 fps | 20 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 34 fps | 27 fps | 22 fps | 17 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 24 fps | 20 fps | 16 fps | 13 fps |
1440p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 88 fps | 71 fps | 57 fps | 46 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 82 fps | 66 fps | 52 fps | 43 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 74 fps | 59 fps | 47 fps | 38 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 69 fps | 55 fps | 44 fps | 36 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 65 fps | 52 fps | 42 fps | 34 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 51 fps | 41 fps | 33 fps | 27 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 44 fps | 35 fps | 28 fps | 23 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 39 fps | 31 fps | 25 fps | 20 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 38 fps | 30 fps | 24 fps | 20 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 36 fps | 29 fps | 23 fps | 19 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 33 fps | 26 fps | 21 fps | 17 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 29 fps | 24 fps | 19 fps | 15 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 25 fps | 20 fps | 16 fps | 13 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 18 fps | 15 fps | 12 fps | 10 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 47 fps | 38 fps | 30 fps | 24 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 44 fps | 35 fps | 28 fps | 23 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 39 fps | 31 fps | 25 fps | 20 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 37 fps | 30 fps | 24 fps | 19 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 35 fps | 28 fps | 22 fps | 18 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 27 fps | 22 fps | 18 fps | 14 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 24 fps | 19 fps | 15 fps | 12 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 21 fps | 17 fps | 13 fps | 11 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 20 fps | 16 fps | 13 fps | 10 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 19 fps | 15 fps | 12 fps | 10 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 17 fps | 14 fps | 11 fps | 9 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 16 fps | 13 fps | 10 fps | 8 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 13 fps | 11 fps | 9 fps | 7 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 10 fps | 8 fps | 6 fps | 5 fps |
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Shelldom is a 2025 indie adventure RPG that blends dark storytelling with challenging tower-climbing gameplay. The game follows snails trapped in a self-destructive cycle of alcohol worship and cult sacrifice, tasking players with scaling a brutal tower to find the legendary Holy Water and break the curse. With a 91/100 rating, it's earned recognition for its unique premise and engaging mechanics that mix exploration, combat, and puzzle-solving.
The game is relatively accessible from a performance standpoint, requiring only a mid-range GPU with a benchmark score around 15610 to hit playable framerates. You'll want at least 6 GB of RAM for smooth performance. Most modern graphics cards from the last several generations will handle Shelldom comfortably, making it easy to achieve 60 FPS or higher at 1080p with standard graphics settings. This is a great title to benchmark if you're testing mid-range hardware or looking for an indie game that won't stress your system.
If you enjoy atmospheric indie RPGs with creative worldbuilding and don't mind challenging gameplay, Shelldom is absolutely worth playing. Its high rating and distinctive concept make it a standout choice in the crowded indie scene.
Performance profile
February 2025 release. As a current-generation title, Shelldom 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.
RPGs like Shelldom 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.
High-end requirement. Shelldom needs an RTX 4070 Ti or RX 7800 XT for comfortable 1440p 60 FPS at High settings. 4K Ultra 60 FPS is flagship territory — RTX 4080 Super / RX 7900 XTX minimum without upscaling.
Storyline
The Holy Water Awaits… If You Can Survive the Climb. In the ancient land of Shelldom, snails have strayed from the righteous path. Once, they lived in peace—but then they discovered alcohol. The drink became their obsession, their faith, their curse. Now, entire cults thrive on the ritual sacrifice of their own kind, all for just one more intoxicating drop. But legend speaks of the Holy Water, a sacred relic resting at the peak of a towering, treacherous ascent. It is said to cleanse the soul, break the cycle of sacrifice, and free snailkind from their doomed thirst. You are the chosen one—the lone mollusk willing to challenge fate. But the climb is no miracle; it is merciless. The tower looms, unforgiving. The falls are brutal. The path is slick with failure. Will you reach salvation, or will you slip into oblivion like those before you? Ascend, endure, and claim the Holy Water… if you can.
