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Starlight Squad

Starlight Squad

2025Easy to run

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1080p performance

Starlight Squad 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 fps999 fps
RTX 3080999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 3070999 fps999 fps999 fps934 fps
RTX 4060999 fps999 fps999 fps844 fps
RTX 3060999 fps999 fps890 fps723 fps
GTX 1660 Super999 fps807 fps645 fps524 fps

1440p performance

Starlight Squad 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 fps999 fps
RTX 4070999 fps999 fps999 fps949 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps999 fps999 fps836 fps
RTX 3080999 fps999 fps999 fps814 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps999 fps946 fps769 fps
RTX 3070999 fps999 fps862 fps701 fps
RTX 4060999 fps974 fps779 fps633 fps
RTX 3060999 fps835 fps668 fps543 fps
GTX 1660 Super756 fps605 fps484 fps393 fps

4K performance

Starlight Squad estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4090999 fps999 fps999 fps940 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps999 fps999 fps844 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps979 fps796 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps920 fps747 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps909 fps727 fps591 fps
RTX 4070974 fps779 fps623 fps506 fps
RX 7800 XT858 fps686 fps549 fps446 fps
RTX 3080835 fps668 fps534 fps434 fps
RTX 4060 Ti788 fps631 fps504 fps410 fps
RTX 3070719 fps575 fps460 fps374 fps
RTX 4060649 fps519 fps415 fps338 fps
RTX 3060556 fps445 fps356 fps289 fps
GTX 1660 Super403 fps323 fps258 fps210 fps

Minimum Hardware

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Geforce 9800 GT or equivalent

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Processor
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i3 or equivalent

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Memory
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4 GB

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Genres

ShooterIndie

About

Starlight Squad, released in 2025, is an indie shooter that takes players on an exhilarating journey as they lead an elite squad of heroines in a vibrant, high-energy vertical shmup. Players blast through waves of enemies while dodging intricate attack patterns and facing off against colossal bosses, all in a quest to liberate the galaxy from the oppressive Merlian Empire. Its fast-paced gameplay and charming art style make it a standout title in the indie scene.

In terms of PC performance, Starlight Squad is accessible even to those with entry-level hardware. With a minimum GPU requirement of around 444 points and just 4 GB of RAM, players can expect solid FPS on lower graphics settings. For a smoother experience, consider a mid-tier GPU that can handle higher settings without compromising frame rates, ensuring you can enjoy the vibrant visuals and fast-paced action without lag.

If you're a fan of indie shooters or enjoy fast-paced gameplay, Starlight Squad is definitely worth playing. Its engaging mechanics and captivating story promise a thrilling experience that appeals to both casual gamers and die-hard shmup enthusiasts alike.

Performance profile

May 2025 release. As a current-generation title, Starlight Squad 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.

Starlight Squad is latency-sensitive: a high refresh-rate monitor (144 Hz+) and consistent 1% low framerate matter more than raw averages. Aim for a GPU that delivers 20–30% more headroom than the "just 60 FPS" tier to keep frame pacing smooth during intense fights.

Extremely light — Starlight Squad 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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