What GPU do I need to run Shovel Knight: Plague of Shadows?

The minimum GPU requirement for Shovel Knight: Plague of Shadows is 2nd Generation Intel Core HD Graphics (2000/3000), 512MB. For smoother performance at higher settings, a more powerful graphics card is recommended.

What are the system requirements for Shovel Knight: Plague of Shadows?

The minimum system requirements for Shovel Knight: Plague of Shadows are: CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo 2.1 ghz, GPU: 2nd Generation Intel Core HD Graphics (2000/3000), 512MB, RAM: 2 GB.

Can I play Shovel Knight: Plague of Shadows at 60 FPS?

To achieve 60 FPS in Shovel Knight: Plague of Shadows at medium-to-high settings, you typically need at least a mid-range GPU (e.g. RTX 4060 Ti or RX 7700 XT). Use the FPS estimator on this page to check your specific GPU.

Shovel Knight: Plague of Shadows

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1080p performance

Shovel Knight: Plague of Shadows estimated FPS at 1080p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPU	low	medium	high	ultra
RTX 5090	283 fps	227 fps	181 fps	147 fps
RTX 4090	263 fps	210 fps	168 fps	137 fps
RX 7900 XTX	236 fps	189 fps	151 fps	123 fps
RTX 5080	223 fps	178 fps	142 fps	116 fps
RTX 4080 Super	209 fps	167 fps	134 fps	109 fps
RTX 4070 Ti	165 fps	132 fps	106 fps	86 fps
RTX 4070	142 fps	113 fps	91 fps	74 fps
RX 7800 XT	125 fps	100 fps	80 fps	65 fps
RTX 3080	121 fps	97 fps	78 fps	63 fps
RTX 4060 Ti	115 fps	92 fps	73 fps	60 fps
RTX 3070	105 fps	84 fps	67 fps	54 fps
RTX 4060	94 fps	76 fps	60 fps	49 fps
RTX 3060	81 fps	65 fps	52 fps	42 fps
GTX 1660 Super	59 fps	47 fps	38 fps	31 fps

1440p performance

Shovel Knight: Plague of Shadows estimated FPS at 1440p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPU	low	medium	high	ultra
RTX 5090	213 fps	170 fps	136 fps	111 fps
RTX 4090	197 fps	158 fps	126 fps	103 fps
RX 7900 XTX	177 fps	142 fps	113 fps	92 fps
RTX 5080	167 fps	134 fps	107 fps	87 fps
RTX 4080 Super	157 fps	125 fps	100 fps	82 fps
RTX 4070 Ti	124 fps	99 fps	79 fps	64 fps
RTX 4070	106 fps	85 fps	68 fps	55 fps
RX 7800 XT	94 fps	75 fps	60 fps	49 fps
RTX 3080	91 fps	73 fps	58 fps	47 fps
RTX 4060 Ti	86 fps	69 fps	55 fps	45 fps
RTX 3070	78 fps	63 fps	50 fps	41 fps
RTX 4060	71 fps	57 fps	45 fps	37 fps
RTX 3060	61 fps	49 fps	39 fps	32 fps
GTX 1660 Super	44 fps	35 fps	28 fps	23 fps

4K performance

Shovel Knight: Plague of Shadows estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPU	low	medium	high	ultra
RTX 5090	113 fps	91 fps	73 fps	59 fps
RTX 4090	105 fps	84 fps	67 fps	55 fps
RX 7900 XTX	94 fps	76 fps	60 fps	49 fps
RTX 5080	89 fps	71 fps	57 fps	46 fps
RTX 4080 Super	84 fps	67 fps	54 fps	44 fps
RTX 4070 Ti	66 fps	53 fps	42 fps	34 fps
RTX 4070	57 fps	45 fps	36 fps	29 fps
RX 7800 XT	50 fps	40 fps	32 fps	26 fps
RTX 3080	49 fps	39 fps	31 fps	25 fps
RTX 4060 Ti	46 fps	37 fps	29 fps	24 fps
RTX 3070	42 fps	33 fps	27 fps	22 fps
RTX 4060	38 fps	30 fps	24 fps	20 fps
RTX 3060	32 fps	26 fps	21 fps	17 fps
GTX 1660 Super	23 fps	19 fps	15 fps	12 fps

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About

Shovel Knight: Plague of Shadows, released in 2015, serves as a captivating free expansion to the acclaimed Shovel Knight. This retro-style action-adventure game allows players to take on the role of Plague Knight, a villain on a mission to brew the elusive Serum Supernus. Known for its nostalgic graphics and engaging gameplay, it has earned a solid 78/100 rating and remains a fan-favorite in the indie gaming scene.

In terms of PC performance, Shovel Knight: Plague of Shadows offers accessible gameplay for a broad audience. The game can smoothly run on mid-range GPUs with a benchmark score of around 11,117, making it relatively undemanding for most modern systems. Players can expect stable FPS even at higher graphics settings, as the minimalist art style does not require heavy graphical resources. With just 2 GB of RAM as the minimum requirement, many gamers can enjoy this title without the need for extensive hardware upgrades.

If you're a fan of charming indie titles or retro-inspired gameplay, Shovel Knight: Plague of Shadows is definitely worth your time. With its solid rating and enjoyable mechanics, it's an engaging experience that stands out in the platforming genre and is sure to deliver fun for both new players and seasoned veterans alike.

Performance profile

Released in September 2015, Shovel Knight: Plague of Shadows sits in the DirectX 11 generation. Comfortable on any modern mid-range GPU at 1440p; even an RTX 3050 or RX 6600 typically delivers 4K60 at High settings.

Mid-range territory. An RTX 3060 or RX 6700 XT delivers 60 FPS at 1080p High in Shovel Knight: Plague of Shadows. For 1440p Ultra you'll want an RTX 4060 Ti / RX 7700 XT; 4K Ultra needs an RTX 4070 Ti or faster.