Tandem: A Tale of Shadows › All GPUs › GTX 1080 › 4K

GTX 1080 — Tandem: A Tale of Shadows at 4K

PLAYABLE ~36 FPS at 4K High settings

GTX 1080 runs Tandem: A Tale of Shadows at approximately ~36 FPS at 1080p High settings — verdict: PLAYABLE. At 1440p: ~82 FPS (SMOOTH). At 4K: ~36 FPS (PLAYABLE).

GTX 1080 — FPS at High settings
1080p
122 FPS SMOOTH
1440p
82 FPS SMOOTH
4K
36 FPS PLAYABLE
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PLAYABLE
~36 FPS

The GTX 1080 runs Tandem: A Tale of Shadows at ~36 FPS on 4K 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 3 FPS on this GPU tier.

Performance Optimizer

Live Simulation
1080p
122
FPS
104 1% low
PLAYABLE
1440p
82
FPS
70 1% low
SMOOTH
4K
36
FPS
31 1% low
PLAYABLE
GTX 1080 Specs
VRAM 8 GB
Generation 2016
Upscaling FSR 2
Frame Gen Not supported
Perf tier
~ Estimated FPS calibrated via Gemini AI. Feature support may vary — unverified options are hidden.
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
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CPU
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Frequently asked questions — GTX 1080 & Tandem: A Tale of Shadows

Can I run Tandem: A Tale of Shadows on GTX 1080?

Yes. The GTX 1080 delivers approximately 36 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 1080 get in Tandem: A Tale of Shadows at 1440p?

The GTX 1080 averages approximately 82 FPS in Tandem: A Tale of Shadows at 1440p High settings — verdict: SMOOTH. Excellent result for high-refresh-rate 1440p monitors.

Can GTX 1080 run Tandem: A Tale of Shadows at 4K?

The GTX 1080 averages approximately 36 FPS in Tandem: A Tale of Shadows at 4K High settings — verdict: PLAYABLE. 4K is achievable but reducing to Medium settings will significantly improve frame pacing.

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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