Temporal Shift

Temporal Shift

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Release date 2015-07-16
Genre Strategy
What hardware does Temporal Shift need?

Temporal Shift has an FPSHQ demand score of 47/100: 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

Temporal Shift is a game by Four Lights. Steam release date: July 16, 2015. Minimum graphics card per Steam: Nvidia Geforce 460.

Description

The Arkona are on the attack. With every move they make they change the world; Devouring history as they go. Only the Brandt Foundation can stop them but not everything is as it seems to be. A darkness has come over Dr.Brandt and the world now seems to dance to his tune.

Data: the game’s Steam store page

About the game

Developer
Four Lights
Publisher
Four Lights
Release date
July 16, 2015
PC platforms
Windows
Mode
multiplayer / co-op

Temporal Shift system requirements

Component Minimum Recommended
OS Windows 7 Windows 8.1
Processor Intel i5 2500 or equivalent Intel i7 or equivalent
Memory — 4 GB ОЗУ
Graphics Nvidia Geforce 460 Nvidia Geforce 760
DirectX — версии 9.0c
Storage 5 GB 5 GB
Network — Широкополосное подключение к интернету

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

How big is Temporal Shift and does it need an SSD

Temporal Shift needs 5 GB of disk space, according to its official system requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Nov 11, 2026). requirements

5 GBdisk space
not statedSSD
82 %of 122117 games with an official size are smaller

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

Temporal ShiftTemporal Shift5 GBMedian of 2015 games (n = 2222)Median of 2015 games (n = 2222)500 MBMedian of 122117 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 122117 FPSHQ games1 GBLargest: AlbatrossLargest: Albatross2000 GBTemporal ShiftTemporal Shift5 GBMedian of 2015 games (n = 2222)Median of 2015 games (n = 2222)500 MBMedian of 122117 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 122117 FPSHQ games1 GBLargest: AlbatrossLargest: Albatross2000 GB

Source: official system requirements (the game’s Steam page), captured Nov 11, 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 Temporal Shift 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 230–390 195–325 120–205
GeForce RTX 4090 S 220–370 175–290 100–170
GeForce RTX 5080 S 205–350 155–260 87–150
GeForce RTX 4080 Super A 195–330 140–240 77–130
GeForce RTX 4080 A 185–315 135–230 73–125
Radeon RX 7900 XTX A 190–320 135–230 74–125
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti A 180–305 130–220 69–120
Radeon RX 9070 XT A 175–300 125–210 67–115
Radeon RX 7900 XT A 160–275 115–190 60–105
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super A 170–290 120–205 65–110
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti B 155–265 110–185 58–98
Radeon RX 9070 A 155–260 105–180 56–96

* 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 Temporal Shift

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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47
Demand
out of 100

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

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Key figures

Unique FPSHQ metrics from this page's data

47/100
FPSHQ load index
94–155FPS
FPS on RTX 3060, 1080p High model estimate
89–150FPS
FPS on RTX 4070, 1440p Ultra model estimate
6
of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS (1440p Ultra)
2015
release year
In short

Can my PC run Temporal Shift?

Temporal Shift (2015): FPSHQ load index 47 out of 100. Per the FPSHQ model, GeForce RTX 3060 delivers 94–155 FPS at 1080p High and GeForce RTX 4070 89–150 FPS at 1440p Ultra; 6 of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS at 1440p Ultra. Developer's minimum GPU: Nvidia Geforce 460; minimum RAM: — GB. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam (checked Nov 11, 2026); FPSHQ model estimate (not a measurement). (model accuracy)

FPSHQ load index
47 FPSHQ index
RTX 3060 · 1080p High
110 FPS model estimate
RTX 4070 · 1440p Ultra
120 FPS model estimate
updated · source: FPS Temporal Shift, FPSHQ model estimate

Frequently asked questions about the game

On which platforms is the game available?
The game is available on: Windows.
What is the genre of Temporal Shift?
Genre: Strategy. Has multiplayer.
How big is Temporal Shift and does it need an SSD?
Temporal Shift needs 5 GB of free disk space according to its official requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Nov 11, 2026). The requirements of Temporal Shift do not state a drive type — an SSD is not officially required; it only speeds up loading.
Who are the developer and publisher?
Developer: Four Lights. Publisher: Four Lights.
When was or will the game be released?
Released: 2015-07-16.
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: Nvidia Geforce 460. 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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