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Can I run Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun?

Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun (2016) is an indie and strategy game and a very light game for a PC. It even runs on integrated graphics, so most laptops and office PCs can play it.

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Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun system requirements

MinimumRecommended
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
Storage13 GB available space13 GB available space

Source: the official Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun Steam page, checked October 2026.

Which PC runs Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun?

To play it you need at least a GeForce GTX 750 Ti class graphics card, an Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 class processor and 4 GB of RAM. For the recommended (high) settings: integrated graphics (Intel UHD / Iris Xe) or any graphics card, an Intel Core i3-6100 class processor and 6 GB of RAM.

Graphics card: minimum

  • GeForce GTX 750 Ti
  • GeForce GTX 960
  • GeForce GTX 1050 Ti

Graphics card: high settings

  • Intel UHD / Iris Xe (integrated)
  • GeForce GT 1030
  • GeForce GTX 750 Ti

Processor: minimum

  • Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600
  • Intel Core i3-6100
  • AMD FX-8350

Processor: high settings

  • Intel Core i3-6100
  • AMD FX-8350
  • Intel Core i5-4460

How common PCs do: GTX 1650 + Core i5-8400 + 16 GB: 100%, high settings; RTX 3060 + Ryzen 5 5600 + 16 GB: 100%, high settings; Laptop with integrated graphics + 8 GB: 40%, below the minimum, not playable well.

Parts with the same speed (and newer, faster ones) work too. Laptop versions of a graphics card are usually a little slower.

Upgrade picks for Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun

Parts from our product guides that reach the recommended specs.

Intel Arc B580
Graphics card for the recommended settingsIntel Arc B580

Budget / 1080p-1440p

AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB
Graphics card for the recommended settingsAMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB

Mid-range / 1440p

AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB
Graphics card for the recommended settingsAMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

Mainstream / 1080p

AMD Ryzen 5 5500F
Processor for the recommended settingsAMD Ryzen 5 5500F

1080p budget gaming rigs

Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus
Processor for the recommended settingsIntel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus

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Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun: questions

What are the minimum system requirements for Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun?
Minimum: processor Intel i3 2nd-Generation 2.5GHz, AMD Quad-Core 2.5GHz; 4 GB RAM; graphics Nvidia GT640, AMD Radeon HD7750, 1GB Vram; 13 GB available space.
What are the recommended requirements for Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun?
Recommended: processor Intel i3 4th-Generation 3.5GHz, AMD Quad-Core 3.9GHz; 6 GB RAM; graphics Nvidia GTX 570, AMD Radeon HD 6950, 2GB Vram; 13 GB available space.
What graphics card do I need for Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun?
At least a GeForce GTX 750 Ti, GeForce GTX 960, GeForce GTX 1050 Ti or a card of the same speed for the minimum settings; for the recommended settings a Intel UHD / Iris Xe (integrated), GeForce GT 1030, GeForce GTX 750 Ti or faster.
Can a GTX 1650 run Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun?
Yes. The GTX 1650 reaches the minimum graphics and the recommended graphics too. A whole PC with a GTX 1650, a Core i5-8400 and 16 GB of RAM gets 100% in our checker (high settings).
Can Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun run without a graphics card (integrated graphics)?
Not well. The minimum is a dedicated graphics card (GeForce GTX 750 Ti class); with integrated graphics our checker gives 40% (below the minimum, not playable well).
Is 8 GB of RAM enough for Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun?
Yes. 8 GB meets the recommended memory for Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun.
How much storage does Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun need?
Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun needs 13 GB of free space.

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