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Can I Run Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun?

Mimimi Games · 2016

Shadow Tactics is a hardcore tactical stealth game set in Japan around the Edo period. A new Shogun seizes power over Japan and enforces nationwide peace.

Can You Run Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun?

Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun’s official minimum and recommended requirements.

Your PC

You can run Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun — and then some

Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.

ComponentYour PCMinimumRecommended
GPUGeForce RTX 4060Nvidia GT640, AMD Radeon HD7750, 1GB VramNvidia GTX 570, AMD Radeon HD 6950, 2GB Vram
CPUCore i5-13400Intel i3 2nd-Generation 2.5GHz, AMD Quad-Core 2.5GHzIntel i3 4th-Generation 3.5GHz, AMD Quad-Core 3.9GHz
RAM16 GB4 GB6 GB
OSWindows 11Windows Vista 64-bitWindows 7 64-bit or higher, Windows 8, Windows 10

Verdict compares your components against the game’s published requirements using our GPU/CPU benchmark database. Estimates — real performance varies with drivers, settings and cooling.

Estimated FPS at 1080p

GAMERSPECS ESTIMATEEstimated using the GamerSpecs performance model. Actual FPS may vary depending on drivers, cooling, power limits, background applications, and game updates.How is this calculated? →

Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun is a moderately demanding indie game from 2016. On a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 it averages around 115 FPS at 1080p, while budget cards manage roughly 52 FPS and high-end hardware pushes about 219 FPS. Most gaming PCs from the last several years should handle it comfortably.

Budget GPU

GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT

~45–55 FPS

Low Performance

Mid-range GPU

RTX 4060 / RX 7600

~105–125 FPS

Great

High-end GPU

RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX

~195–240 FPS

Excellent

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Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun System Requirements

The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun, component by component.

ComponentMinimumRecommended
OSWindows Vista 64-bitWindows 7 64-bit or higher, Windows 8, Windows 10
ProcessorIntel i3 2nd-Generation 2.5GHz, AMD Quad-Core 2.5GHzIntel i3 4th-Generation 3.5GHz, AMD Quad-Core 3.9GHz
Memory4 GB RAM6 GB RAM
GraphicsNvidia GT640, AMD Radeon HD7750, 1GB VramNvidia GTX 570, AMD Radeon HD 6950, 2GB Vram
DirectXVersion 10Version 11
Storage13 GB available space13 GB available space
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Minimum

OS *: Windows Vista 64-bit Processor: Intel i3 2nd-Generation 2.5GHz, AMD Quad-Core 2.5GHz Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: Nvidia GT640, AMD Radeon HD7750, 1GB Vram DirectX: Version 10 Storage: 13 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c Compatible Sound Card with Latest Drivers

Recommended

OS *: Windows 7 64-bit or higher, Windows 8, Windows 10 Processor: Intel i3 4th-Generation 3.5GHz, AMD Quad-Core 3.9GHz Memory: 6 GB RAM Graphics: Nvidia GTX 570, AMD Radeon HD 6950, 2GB Vram DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 13 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c Compatible Sound Card with Latest Drivers Additional Notes: Installing the game on an SSD improves loading times.

Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.

Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun — FAQ

Can I run Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun?+

On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 115 FPS at 1080p in Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun. Budget GPUs get about 52 FPS and high-end GPUs around 219 FPS. Use the checker on this page to test your exact CPU, GPU, RAM and OS against the official requirements.

What are the minimum system requirements for Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun?+

Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun needs at least a Intel i3 2nd-Generation 2.5GHz, AMD Quad-Core 2.5GHz processor, a Nvidia GT640, AMD Radeon HD7750, 1GB Vram graphics card, 4GB of RAM, 13 GB available space of storage, running Windows Vista 64-bit.

Can Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun run without a graphics card?+

No — Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: Nvidia GT640, AMD Radeon HD7750, 1GB Vram).

How much RAM does Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun need?+

Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun officially requires a minimum of 4GB of RAM, with 6GB recommended for smooth performance. 16GB is a comfortable amount for modern gaming overall.

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FPS values displayed on GamerSpecs are estimates. Actual game performance may vary depending on hardware configuration, drivers, cooling, power limits, background applications, and game updates.