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Wayward Souls: Curse of Shadow

Wayward Souls: Curse of Shadow

70/100
3 ratings2014Easy to run

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1080p performance

Wayward Souls: Curse of Shadow 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 fps988 fps
RTX 4060999 fps999 fps999 fps892 fps
RTX 3060999 fps999 fps941 fps765 fps
GTX 1660 Super999 fps853 fps682 fps554 fps

1440p performance

Wayward Souls: Curse of Shadow 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 fps999 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps999 fps999 fps884 fps
RTX 3080999 fps999 fps999 fps860 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps999 fps999 fps813 fps
RTX 3070999 fps999 fps912 fps741 fps
RTX 4060999 fps999 fps824 fps669 fps
RTX 3060999 fps882 fps706 fps574 fps
GTX 1660 Super800 fps640 fps512 fps416 fps

4K performance

Wayward Souls: Curse of Shadow estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4090999 fps999 fps999 fps994 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps999 fps999 fps892 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps999 fps841 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps973 fps790 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps961 fps769 fps625 fps
RTX 4070999 fps824 fps659 fps535 fps
RX 7800 XT907 fps725 fps580 fps472 fps
RTX 3080882 fps706 fps565 fps459 fps
RTX 4060 Ti833 fps667 fps533 fps433 fps
RTX 3070760 fps608 fps486 fps395 fps
RTX 4060686 fps549 fps439 fps357 fps
RTX 3060588 fps471 fps376 fps306 fps
GTX 1660 Super426 fps341 fps273 fps222 fps

Minimum Hardware

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Requires OpenGL 3.3 or higher

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1.3 ghz

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1 GB

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Genres

ActionIndieRole-playing (RPG)

About

Wayward Souls: Curse of Shadow, released in 2014, is an engaging action-adventure game that blends RPG elements with quick playthroughs and high replayability. Drawing inspiration from classics like Spelunky and Secret of Mana, it features procedurally generated levels that ensure no two playthroughs are the same. Players can choose from six distinct characters, each equipped with unique abilities and playstyles, which adds depth to the gameplay experience.

In terms of PC performance, Wayward Souls is quite accessible. It requires only an entry-level GPU, with a minimum score around 300, which means you can expect decent FPS even on modest hardware. Players with mid-tier graphics cards will enjoy a smoother experience with higher graphics settings. Overall, this game is well-optimized, making it a great option for those looking to benchmark their systems without the need for high-end components.

Given its 70/100 rating and indie charm, Wayward Souls: Curse of Shadow is worth trying if you're a fan of action-RPGs or enjoy games that offer substantial replay value. The combination of unique characters and randomized levels keeps the gameplay fresh, making it a worthy addition to any PC gamer’s library.

Performance profile

Released in April 2014, Wayward Souls: Curse of Shadow 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.

RPGs like Wayward Souls: Curse of Shadow 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.

Extremely light — Wayward Souls: Curse of Shadow 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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