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Shmup Arena

Shmup Arena

2020Easy to run

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1080p performance

Shmup Arena estimated FPS at 1080p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4070999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps999 fps999 fps925 fps
RTX 3080999 fps999 fps999 fps900 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps999 fps999 fps850 fps
RTX 3070999 fps999 fps954 fps775 fps
RTX 4060999 fps999 fps862 fps700 fps
RTX 3060999 fps923 fps738 fps600 fps
GTX 1660 Super837 fps669 fps535 fps435 fps

1440p performance

Shmup Arena estimated FPS at 1440p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps999 fps999 fps919 fps
RTX 4070999 fps999 fps969 fps788 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps999 fps854 fps694 fps
RTX 3080999 fps999 fps831 fps675 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps981 fps785 fps638 fps
RTX 3070999 fps894 fps715 fps581 fps
RTX 4060999 fps808 fps646 fps525 fps
RTX 3060865 fps692 fps554 fps450 fps
GTX 1660 Super627 fps502 fps402 fps326 fps

4K performance

Shmup Arena estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps999 fps840 fps
RTX 4090999 fps999 fps960 fps780 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps999 fps862 fps700 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps812 fps660 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps954 fps763 fps620 fps
RTX 4070 Ti942 fps754 fps603 fps490 fps
RTX 4070808 fps646 fps517 fps420 fps
RX 7800 XT712 fps569 fps455 fps370 fps
RTX 3080692 fps554 fps443 fps360 fps
RTX 4060 Ti654 fps523 fps418 fps340 fps
RTX 3070596 fps477 fps382 fps310 fps
RTX 4060538 fps431 fps345 fps280 fps
RTX 3060462 fps369 fps295 fps240 fps
GTX 1660 Super335 fps268 fps214 fps174 fps

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DirectX 10 compatible graphics card (1GB VRAM)

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Dual Core, 2.6Ghz or better

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4 GB

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About

Shmup Arena, released in 2020, is an exhilarating action indie game that delivers a high-octane arena shooting experience. Players must navigate through intense waves of enemies and powerful bosses while avoiding a barrage of bullets and explosions. Its immediate focus on fast-paced gameplay rather than narrative sets Shmup Arena apart, making it a thrilling choice for fans of the genre seeking adrenaline-fueled challenges.

When it comes to PC performance, Shmup Arena is quite accessible for gamers. With a minimum GPU requirement of an entry-level card, achieving decent FPS is feasible even on budget systems. A GPU with a score of around 1000 should handle the game well, allowing players to enjoy smooth gameplay and optimal graphics settings. For those wanting enhanced performance, mid-range GPUs can further elevate the experience, proving that you don’t need top-tier hardware to enjoy this action-packed title.

If you appreciate tight gameplay mechanics and the invigorating chaos of arcade shooters, Shmup Arena is definitely worth a try. With its engaging action and challenging gameplay, it has the potential to keep you entertained for hours, especially if you enjoy competing for higher scores in fast-paced environments.

Performance profile

Released in May 2020, Shmup Arena 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.

Action titles like Shmup Arena 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.

Extremely light — Shmup Arena 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.

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