Tandem: A Tale of Shadows › All GPUs › GTX 1050

Can I run Tandem: A Tale of Shadows on GTX 1050?

PLAYABLE ~49 FPS at 1080p High settings
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VRAM Warning: 2 GB / 4 GB required Tandem: A Tale of Shadows recommends at least 4 GB of VRAM. The GTX 1050 has 2 GB — you may experience texture pop-in, longer load times, or crashes in high-quality scenes. Consider lowering texture settings to High or Medium.

GTX 1050 runs Tandem: A Tale of Shadows at approximately ~49 FPS at 1080p High settings — verdict: PLAYABLE. At 1440p: ~33 FPS (PLAYABLE). At 4K: ~13 FPS (CANT_RUN).

GTX 1050 — FPS at High settings
1080p
49 FPS PLAYABLE
1440p
33 FPS PLAYABLE
4K
13 FPS CANT_RUN
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PLAYABLE
~49 FPS

The GTX 1050 runs Tandem: A Tale of Shadows at ~49 FPS on 1080P High settings — within the 30–60 FPS playable range but below the 60 FPS smooth-play threshold. Switching from High to Medium settings typically recovers approximately 4 FPS on this GPU tier. Warning: Tandem: A Tale of Shadows recommends at least 4 GB VRAM. The GTX 1050 has only 2 GB — expect texture pop-in, longer load times, or crashes in high-quality or large-area scenes.

Performance Optimizer

Live Simulation
1080p
49
FPS
42 1% low
PLAYABLE
1440p
33
FPS
28 1% low
PLAYABLE
4K
13
FPS
11 1% low
CANT_RUN
GTX 1050 Specs
VRAM 2 GB
Generation 2016
Upscaling None
Frame Gen Not supported
Perf tier
~ Estimated FPS calibrated via Gemini AI. Feature support may vary — unverified options are hidden.
Upscaling / AI
No upscaling on this GPU
Ray Tracing
No RT on this GPU
Frame Gen
Not supported on this GPU
CPU Tier
GPU
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CPU
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Frequently asked questions — GTX 1050 & Tandem: A Tale of Shadows

Can I run Tandem: A Tale of Shadows on GTX 1050?

Yes. The GTX 1050 delivers approximately 49 FPS in Tandem: A Tale of Shadows at 1080p High settings. Frame rate is in the 30–60 FPS playable range. Switching to Medium settings recovers roughly 15–20% more FPS.

What FPS does GTX 1050 get in Tandem: A Tale of Shadows at 1440p?

The GTX 1050 averages approximately 33 FPS in Tandem: A Tale of Shadows at 1440p High settings — verdict: PLAYABLE. Playable at 1440p — consider lowering to Medium for a smoother experience.

Can GTX 1050 run Tandem: A Tale of Shadows at 4K?

The GTX 1050 averages approximately 13 FPS in Tandem: A Tale of Shadows at 4K High settings — verdict: CANT_RUN. 4K is not recommended on this GPU for this title. 1080p or 1440p is the better choice.

About Tandem: A Tale of Shadows

Tandem: A Tale of Shadows redefines the puzzle platformer genre with a unique gameplay and exceptional aesthetics. Help Emma and the teddy bear Fenton solve the mystery of the disappearance of the famous magician Thomas Kane. Players will alternate between Emma’s top-down view and Fenton’s horizontal side-scroller view, using the former’s lantern to cast shadows the teddy bear can cross. In turn, …

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