Skyward
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Skyward FPS by GPU
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1080p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 975 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 921 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 840 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 933 fps | 758 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 800 fps | 650 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 906 fps | 725 fps | 580 fps | 471 fps |
1440p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 995 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 853 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 999 fps | 925 fps | 752 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 900 fps | 731 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 850 fps | 691 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 969 fps | 775 fps | 630 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 875 fps | 700 fps | 569 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 938 fps | 750 fps | 600 fps | 488 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 680 fps | 544 fps | 435 fps | 353 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 910 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 845 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 999 fps | 933 fps | 758 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 880 fps | 715 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 827 fps | 672 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 817 fps | 653 fps | 531 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 875 fps | 700 fps | 560 fps | 455 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 771 fps | 617 fps | 493 fps | 401 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 750 fps | 600 fps | 480 fps | 390 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 708 fps | 567 fps | 453 fps | 368 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 646 fps | 517 fps | 413 fps | 336 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 583 fps | 467 fps | 373 fps | 303 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 500 fps | 400 fps | 320 fps | 260 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 363 fps | 290 fps | 232 fps | 189 fps |
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About
Skyward, released in 2019, is an engaging indie title that blends elements of simulation and strategy within a 2D environment. Players must navigate through an ever-challenging landscape while evading damage and collecting coins to maximize their score. The game's emphasis on survival and its straightforward controls make it accessible to a wide range of players, appealing particularly to those who enjoy strategy-driven gameplay.
In terms of PC performance, Skyward is designed to be accessible, requiring only an entry-level GPU with a minimum score of around 749 to achieve playable FPS rates. A CPU score of approximately 2929 is necessary to ensure smooth gameplay, alongside a minimum of 8 GB of RAM. Players can expect to run the game adequately on lower-tier graphics settings, making it a solid option for those using budget builds or older systems looking to keep up with indie gaming demands.
If you're a fan of indie games and enjoy simulation and strategy genres, Skyward is certainly worth playing. With its challenging gameplay and charming graphics, the game scores well among players and provides an enjoyable experience that won't heavily tax your PC's performance capabilities.
Performance profile
April 2019 release. Skyward was built around the GTX 10-series / RX Vega era. Current-gen mid-range cards (RTX 4060 / RX 7600) are overkill at 1080p and handle 1440p Ultra comfortably.
As a strategy title, Skyward is typically CPU-bound rather than GPU-bound — single-thread CPU performance dictates framerate during large-scale battles, end-game saves and late-game AI turns. A fast modern 6-core will help more than a GPU upgrade.
Extremely light — Skyward 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.
