XenoShyft

XenoShyft

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Release date 2016-03-29
Genre Strategy
What hardware does XenoShyft need?

XenoShyft has an FPSHQ demand score of 38/100: a light game — runs even on budget and older graphics cards. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam.

requirements · data updated · methodology

XenoShyft is a game by CMON. Steam release date: March 29, 2016. Steam reviews: 126. Minimum graphics card per Steam: nVidia GeForce 7 series or ATI Radeon HD 2000. It needs at least 4 GB of RAM.

Description

In this base-defense deck-building card game you and your teammates will have to work together to survive the continuous onslaught of powerful alien threats and horrors!

Data: the game’s Steam store page

About the game

Developer
CMON
Publisher
Twin Sails Interactive
Release date
March 29, 2016
PC platforms
Windows, macOS
Mode
multiplayer / co-op
Steam reviews
126

XenoShyft system requirements

Component Minimum Recommended
OS Windows 7 Windows 8
Processor Intel Core 2 Duo E4600 2.4 GHz AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core 5200+ Mid to High Range Dual-Core 2.5GHz CPU
Memory 4 GB ОЗУ 4 GB ОЗУ
Graphics nVidia GeForce 7 series or ATI Radeon HD 2000 nVidia GeForce GTX 285 or AMD Radeon HD 5830
DirectX версии 9.0 версии 9.0
Storage 1 GB 1 GB
Network — Широкополосное подключение к интернету

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

How big is XenoShyft and does it need an SSD

XenoShyft needs 1 GB of disk space, according to its official system requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Nov 11, 2026). requirements

1 GBdisk space
not statedSSD
44 %of 122434 games with an official size are smaller

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

XenoShyftXenoShyft1 GBMedian of 2016 games (n = 3656)Median of 2016 games (n = 3656)600 MBMedian of 122434 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 122434 FPSHQ games1 GBLargest: AlbatrossLargest: Albatross2000 GBXenoShyftXenoShyft1 GBMedian of 2016 games (n = 3656)Median of 2016 games (n = 3656)600 MBMedian of 122434 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 122434 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 XenoShyft 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 260–440 235–385 155–265
GeForce RTX 4090 S 255–430 215–355 130–220
GeForce RTX 5080 S 245–415 195–325 110–190
GeForce RTX 4080 Super A 235–395 180–300 100–170
GeForce RTX 4080 A 225–385 170–285 96–160
Radeon RX 7900 XTX A 230–385 175–290 96–165
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti A 220–375 165–275 91–155
Radeon RX 9070 XT A 215–370 160–270 88–150
Radeon RX 7900 XT A 200–345 145–245 79–135
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super A 210–360 155–260 84–145
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti B 195–335 140–235 76–130
Radeon RX 9070 A 195–330 135–230 74–125

* 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 XenoShyft

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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Laptops only: the mode (TGP) from the vendor utility or an overlay. A measurement with power helps show laptop FPS more precisely.
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38
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

38/100
FPSHQ load index
120–200FPS
FPS on RTX 3060, 1080p High model estimate
110–190FPS
FPS on RTX 4070, 1440p Ultra model estimate
7
of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS (1440p Ultra)
4GB
minimum RAM
2016
release year
In short

Can my PC run XenoShyft?

XenoShyft (2016): FPSHQ load index 38 out of 100. Per the FPSHQ model, GeForce RTX 3060 delivers 120–200 FPS at 1080p High and GeForce RTX 4070 110–190 FPS at 1440p Ultra; 7 of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS at 1440p Ultra. Developer's minimum GPU: nVidia GeForce 7 series or ATI Radeon HD 2000; minimum RAM: 4 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
38 FPSHQ index
RTX 3060 · 1080p High
143 FPS model estimate
RTX 4070 · 1440p Ultra
156 FPS model estimate
updated · source: FPS XenoShyft, FPSHQ model estimate

Frequently asked questions about the game

What are the minimum system requirements for XenoShyft?
Minimum configuration: Intel Core 2 Duo E4600 2.4 GHz AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core 5200+, nVidia GeForce 7 series or ATI Radeon HD 2000, 4 GB RAM, 1 GB of disk space.
On which platforms is the game available?
The game is available on: Windows, macOS.
How big is XenoShyft and does it need an SSD?
XenoShyft needs 1 GB of free disk space according to its official requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Nov 11, 2026). The requirements of XenoShyft do not state a drive type — an SSD is not officially required; it only speeds up loading.
What is the genre of XenoShyft?
Genre: Strategy. Has multiplayer.
Who are the developer and publisher?
Developer: CMON. Publisher: Twin Sails Interactive.
When was or will the game be released?
Released: 2016-03-29.
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 7 series or ATI Radeon HD 2000. 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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