Shu

Shu

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Release date 2016-10-04
Genre Action Adventure
Metacritic 85/100
What hardware does Shu need?

Shu has an FPSHQ demand score of 43/100: moderate requirements — runs on mid-range cards like the RTX 3060 / RX 6600. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam.

requirements · data updated · methodology

Shu is a game by Coatsink, Secret Lunch. Steam release date: October 4, 2016. Minimum graphics card per Steam: AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5000 Series or Equivalent. It needs at least 3 GB of RAM.

Description

Shu is a stylish 2.5D platformer set in a beautiful and engrossing world. Guide Shu and a cast of beautifully hand-drawn characters as they run, jump and glide their way across exotic lands, forever pursued by the monstrous and unrelenting Storm. CAN YOU OUTRUN THE END OF THE WORLD?

Data: the game’s Steam store page

About the game

Developer
Coatsink, Secret Lunch
Publisher
Coatsink
Release date
October 4, 2016
PC platforms
Windows
Metacritic
85/100

Shu system requirements

Component Minimum Recommended
OS Windows 7 Windows 7 onwards
Processor Intel Core i3 @ 2.13GHz or Equivalent Intel Core i5 @ 2.13GHz or Equivalent
Memory 3 GB ОЗУ 4 GB ОЗУ
Graphics AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5000 Series or Equivalent GeForce GTX 750 1GB or equivalent
Storage 3 GB 3 GB
Notes 16:9 aspect ratio monitor 16:9 aspect ratio monitor

Source: the game’s Steam page — requirements published by the developer.

How big is Shu and does it need an SSD

Shu needs 3 GB of disk space, according to its official system requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Nov 10, 2026). requirements

3 GBdisk space
not statedSSD
72 %of 122280 games with an official size are smaller

The requirements of Shu do not state a drive type — an SSD is not officially required; it only speeds up loading.

ShuShu3 GBMedian of 2016 games (n = 3656)Median of 2016 games (n = 3656)600 MBMedian of 122280 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 122280 FPSHQ games1 GBLargest: AlbatrossLargest: Albatross2000 GBShuShu3 GBMedian of 2016 games (n = 3656)Median of 2016 games (n = 3656)600 MBMedian of 122280 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 122280 FPSHQ games1 GBLargest: AlbatrossLargest: Albatross2000 GB

Source: official system requirements (the game’s Steam page), captured Nov 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 Shu 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 245–410 210–350 135–230
GeForce RTX 4090 S 235–395 190–315 110–190
GeForce RTX 5080 S 220–375 170–290 97–165
GeForce RTX 4080 Super A 210–355 155–265 86–145
GeForce RTX 4080 A 205–345 150–250 82–140
Radeon RX 7900 XTX A 205–345 150–255 83–140
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti A 200–335 145–240 77–135
Radeon RX 9070 XT A 195–325 140–235 75–130
Radeon RX 7900 XT A 180–300 125–215 67–115
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super A 190–320 135–225 72–125
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti B 175–295 120–205 65–110
Radeon RX 9070 A 170–285 120–200 63–110

* 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

📊 FPS by graphics card (1440p, Ultra)

Green — 60+ FPS (comfortable), yellow — 30–60 (playable), red — below 30. Dashed line marks 60 FPS.

Which graphics cards can run Shu

The most affordable cards the FPSHQ model expects to reach 60+ FPS at 1080p High. This is an estimate, not a measurement.

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43
Demand
out of 100

The higher it is, the more powerful a PC you need. Runs even on weak hardware.

85
Metacritic
press score

Average review score.

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Key figures

Unique FPSHQ metrics from this page's data

43/100
FPSHQ load index
105–175FPS
FPS on RTX 3060, 1080p High model estimate
100–165FPS
FPS on RTX 4070, 1440p Ultra model estimate
6
of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS (1440p Ultra)
3GB
minimum RAM
2016
release year
In short

Can my PC run Shu?

Shu (2016): FPSHQ load index 43 out of 100. Per the FPSHQ model, GeForce RTX 3060 delivers 105–175 FPS at 1080p High and GeForce RTX 4070 100–165 FPS at 1440p Ultra; 6 of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS at 1440p Ultra. Developer's minimum GPU: AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5000 Series or Equivalent; minimum RAM: 3 GB. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam (checked Nov 10, 2026); FPSHQ model estimate (not a measurement). (model accuracy)

FPSHQ load index
43 FPSHQ index
RTX 3060 · 1080p High
123 FPS model estimate
RTX 4070 · 1440p Ultra
134 FPS model estimate
updated · source: FPS Shu, FPSHQ model estimate

Frequently asked questions about the game

What are the minimum system requirements for Shu?
Minimum configuration: Intel Core i3 @ 2.13GHz or Equivalent, AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5000 Series or Equivalent, 3 GB RAM, 3 GB of disk space.
On which platforms is the game available?
The game is available on: Windows.
How big is Shu and does it need an SSD?
Shu needs 3 GB of free disk space according to its official requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Nov 10, 2026). The requirements of Shu do not state a drive type — an SSD is not officially required; it only speeds up loading.
What is the genre of Shu?
Genre: Action Adventure. Single-player only.
Who are the developer and publisher?
Developer: Coatsink, Secret Lunch. Publisher: Coatsink.
Is Shu worth buying?
Metacritic score: 85/100. Steam user score: ?%. FPSHQ rating: —/5. Decide based on this data and our review above.
When was or will the game be released?
Released: 2016-10-04.
What FPS will I get in this game?
Use our FPS calculator for a precise forecast for your configuration. Above on this page is a compatibility table with popular GPUs at different resolutions and settings.
Can I play on a budget graphics card?
Minimum: AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5000 Series or Equivalent. If your GPU is weaker than the minimum, the game may not launch or may stutter badly. On the minimum GPU you usually play at 1080p low with FSR Performance.

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