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Can I run Little Nightmares on GTX 1080?

SMOOTH ~138 FPS at 1080p High settings

GTX 1080 runs Little Nightmares at approximately ~138 FPS at 1080p High settings — verdict: SMOOTH. At 1440p: ~93 FPS (SMOOTH). At 4K: ~40 FPS (PLAYABLE).

GTX 1080 — FPS at High settings
1080p
138 FPS SMOOTH
1440p
93 FPS SMOOTH
4K
40 FPS PLAYABLE
SMOOTH
~138 FPS

The GTX 1080 delivers ~138 FPS in Little Nightmares at 1080P High settings — exceeding the 60 FPS smooth-play threshold by 78 FPS. This GPU is a strong match for high-refresh-rate monitors on this title. No upgrade needed.

Performance Optimizer

Live Simulation
1080p
138
FPS
117 1% low
SMOOTH
1440p
93
FPS
79 1% low
SMOOTH
4K
40
FPS
34 1% low
PLAYABLE
GTX 1080 Specs
VRAM 8 GB
Generation 2016
Upscaling FSR 2
Frame Gen Not supported
Perf tier
✓ Verified data Feature support and FPS anchor verified via Gemini AI benchmark data.
Upscaling / AI
Upscaling not supported in this title
Ray Tracing
No RT on this GPU
Frame Gen
Not supported on this GPU
CPU Tier
GPU
CPU

Frequently asked questions — GTX 1080 & Little Nightmares

Can I run Little Nightmares on GTX 1080?

Yes. The GTX 1080 delivers approximately 138 FPS in Little Nightmares at 1080p High settings. This exceeds the 60 FPS smooth-play threshold — gameplay is fluid without any adjustments needed.

What FPS does GTX 1080 get in Little Nightmares at 1440p?

The GTX 1080 averages approximately 93 FPS in Little Nightmares at 1440p High settings — verdict: SMOOTH. Excellent result for high-refresh-rate 1440p monitors.

Can GTX 1080 run Little Nightmares at 4K?

The GTX 1080 averages approximately 40 FPS in Little Nightmares at 4K High settings — verdict: PLAYABLE. 4K is achievable but reducing to Medium settings will significantly improve frame pacing.

About Little Nightmares

Little Nightmares is a puzzle-platform horror adventure game developed by Tarsier Studios and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. Set in a mysterious world, Little Nightmares follows the journey of Six, a hungry little girl who must escape the Maw, an iron vessel inhabited by monstrous, twisted beings.

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