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Can I Run Shadowrun Returns?

Harebrained Schemes · 2013

Our verdict

Runs on almost any PC

Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics runs smoothly at 1080p.

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Estimated FPS at 1080p

GAMERSPECS ESTIMATE

On a mid-range RTX 4060 or RX 7600, Shadowrun Returns runs easily at 1080p; a budget GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT runs easily, and a high-end RTX 4080 or RX 7900 XTX runs easily.

The publisher states no target settings for Shadowrun Returns, so figures assume High, the usual target of a recommended spec.

Budget GPU

GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT

120+ FPS

Light game

High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native

Great

Mid-range GPU

RTX 4060 / RX 7600

300+ FPS

Light game

High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native

Excellent

High-end GPU

RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX

300+ FPS

Light game

High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native

Excellent

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What limits performance in Shadowrun Returns

The graphics card, but only on older or budget hardware: any recent card holds 60 FPS at 1080p.

Graphics card (GPU)

Not a limit

Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics runs smoothly at 1080p.

Processor (CPU)

No measured limit

We couldn't place the publisher's processor requirement ("x86-compatible 1.4GHz or faster processor") on our scale. We have no measured processor limit for Shadowrun Returns, so the frame rates on this page assume your processor isn't holding the graphics card back.

Video memory (VRAM)

256 MB (min. spec)

The minimum spec lists 256 MB of video memory, less than any current graphics card has, so it won't limit you.

Settings to lower first in Shadowrun Returns

  1. 1Nothing, on a dedicated graphics card: even a budget card holds 60 FPS at 1080p.

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ComponentYour PCMinimumRecommended
GPUGeForce RTX 4060DirectX compatible 3D graphics card with at least 256MB of addressable memoryNot listed
CPUCore i5-13400x86-compatible 1.4GHz or faster processorNot listed
RAM16 GB2 GBNot listed
OSWindows 11Windows XP SP3/Vista/Windows 7Not listed

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Shadowrun Returns System Requirements

The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Shadowrun Returns, component by component.

ComponentMinimum
OSWindows XP SP3/Vista/Windows 7
Processorx86-compatible 1.4GHz or faster processor
Memory2 GB RAM
GraphicsDirectX compatible 3D graphics card with at least 256MB of addressable memory
DirectX9.0
Storage2 GB HD space

The publisher lists no recommended specs.

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Minimum

OS *: Windows XP SP3/Vista/Windows 7 Processor: x86-compatible 1.4GHz or faster processor Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: DirectX compatible 3D graphics card with at least 256MB of addressable memory DirectX®: 9.0 Hard Drive: 2 GB HD space

Source: Steam

Shadowrun Returns — FAQ

Can I run Shadowrun Returns?+

Runs on almost any PC. Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics runs smoothly at 1080p. 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 Shadowrun Returns?+

Shadowrun Returns needs at least a x86-compatible 1.4GHz or faster processor processor, a DirectX compatible 3D graphics card with at least 256MB of addressable memory graphics card, 2 GB of RAM, 2 GB HD space of storage, running Windows XP SP3/Vista/Windows 7.

Can Shadowrun Returns run without a graphics card?+

Yes. Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics runs smoothly at 1080p, and AMD's Radeon 780M runs easily.

How much RAM does Shadowrun Returns need?+

Shadowrun Returns officially requires a minimum of 2 GB of RAM. 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.