Shadow Runner
Shadow Runner has an FPSHQ demand score of 32/100: a light game — runs even on budget and older graphics cards. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam.
Shadow Runner is a game by ArcadeDeck. Steam release date: August 12, 2026. Minimum graphics card per Steam: Intel HD Graphics 4000, hardware acceleration. It needs at least 4 GB of RAM.
Description
A fast, brutal katana action-roguelike. Chain combos, dive-cancel through 23 nightmare foes across 12 descending chapters. Curses, loot, and endless mode reshape every run. One blade. No retreat.
Data: the game’s Steam store page
About the game
- Developer
- ArcadeDeck
- Publisher
- ArcadeDeck
- Release date
- August 12, 2026
- PC platforms
- Windows, Linux
- Steam store page
- store.steampowered.com/app/4984730
Shadow Runner system requirements
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 (64-bit) | Windows 11 (64-bit) |
| Processor | Intel Core i3-4000 / AMD FX-6300 or equivalent | Intel Core i5-7400 / AMD Ryzen 3 1200 |
| Memory | 4 GB ОЗУ | 8 GB ОЗУ |
| Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 4000, hardware acceleration | Any dedicated GPU (GTX 750 / RX 460) |
| Storage | 1 GB | 1024 MB |
Source: the game’s Steam page — requirements published by the developer.
How big is Shadow Runner and does it need an SSD
Shadow Runner needs 1 GB of disk space, according to its official system requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Oct 10, 2026). requirements
The requirements of Shadow Runner do not state a drive type — an SSD is not officially required; it only speeds up loading.
Source: official system requirements (the game’s Steam page), captured Oct 10, 2026. The size is the free space needed to install; updates and DLC can make it grow. store.steampowered.com
Tip: keep extra space beyond the listed size — updates are downloaded first and installed afterwards.
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FPS on different graphics cards
FPS forecast for Shadow Runner on current 2024–2026 GPUs. Switch the graphics preset — the table recalculates. Average FPS at 1080p / 1440p / 4K.
| Graphics card | Tier | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 5090 | S | 310–470 | 280–425 | 205–310 |
| GeForce RTX 4090 | S | 305–460 | 260–400 | 170–260 |
| GeForce RTX 5080 | S | 295–450 | 245–375 | 150–230 |
| GeForce RTX 4080 Super | A | 285–440 | 230–355 | 135–205 |
| GeForce RTX 4080 | A | 280–430 | 220–340 | 125–195 |
| Radeon RX 7900 XTX | A | 280–435 | 220–340 | 125–195 |
| GeForce RTX 5070 Ti | A | 275–425 | 210–330 | 120–185 |
| Radeon RX 9070 XT | A | 270–420 | 205–320 | 115–180 |
| Radeon RX 7900 XT | A | 255–395 | 190–290 | 105–160 |
| GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super | A | 265–410 | 200–310 | 110–175 |
| GeForce RTX 3090 Ti | B | 250–390 | 180–285 | 100–155 |
| Radeon RX 9070 | A | 245–385 | 180–280 | 98–150 |
* Average FPS: real measurements where available, otherwise the unified FPSHQ model. Actual FPS depends on the CPU, game patch and drivers. Reference GPU models without overclocking. methodology
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Green — 60+ FPS (comfortable), yellow — 30–60 (playable), red — below 30. Dashed line marks 60 FPS.
Which graphics cards can run Shadow Runner
The most affordable cards the FPSHQ model expects to reach 60+ FPS at 1080p High. This is an estimate, not a measurement.
- Radeon RX Vega 64 ≈63 FPS
- GeForce GTX 1660 ≈63 FPS
- GeForce GTX 1660 Ti ≈68 FPS
- GeForce GTX 1660 Super ≈69 FPS
- GeForce GTX 1070 ≈77 FPS
- Radeon RX 5600 XT ≈81 FPS
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Can my PC run Shadow Runner?
Shadow Runner (2026): FPSHQ load index 32 out of 100. Per the FPSHQ model, GeForce RTX 3060 delivers 155–245 FPS at 1080p High and GeForce RTX 4070 150–230 FPS at 1440p Ultra; 8 of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS at 1440p Ultra. Developer's minimum GPU: Intel HD Graphics 4000, hardware acceleration; minimum RAM: 4 GB. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam (checked Oct 10, 2026); FPSHQ model estimate (not a measurement). (model accuracy)
- FPSHQ load index
- 32 FPSHQ index
- RTX 3060 · 1080p High
- 177 FPS model estimate
- RTX 4070 · 1440p Ultra
- 193 FPS model estimate
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