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Emulation Demand: Medium–High
Moderate-to-high CPU load due to highly detailed animations, physics-driven hit reactions, cinematic story sequences, and heavy visual effects during Fatal Blows and Fatalities.
Modern iGPUs recommended (Intel Iris Xe / AMD Radeon 680M or better) for playable performance at low settings with resolution scaling. Older/low-end iGPUs (Intel UHD / Vega 3–6) can run it but will struggle to maintain stable FPS in effects-heavy fights. Entry-level dGPUs (GTX 1050 Ti / GTX 1650 / RX 570) are the practical baseline for stable 30-60 FPS at low–medium settings, while stronger GPUs (GTX 1660 / RTX 2060+) provide smooth high/ultra performance with consistent frame pacing.
Mortal Kombat 11
6.5 GB
Emulation Demand: Medium
Moderate CPU load due to real-time exploration, turn-based combat transitions, and frequent animations/effects during abilities and overworld interactions.
Modern iGPUs recommended (Intel Iris Xe / AMD Radeon 680M or better) for smooth gameplay at native resolution. Older/low-end iGPUs (Intel UHD / Vega 3–6) can run it with reduced resolution, though expect occasional dips during effects-heavy battles or busy areas. Entry-level dGPUs (GTX 1050 Ti / GTX 1650 / RX 570) handle it comfortably with stable performance, while stronger GPUs (GTX 1660 / RTX 2060+) provide smoother and more consistent gameplay.
Mario and Luigi Brothership
9.8 GB
Emulation Demand: High
High CPU load due to online multiplayer-focused combat, large raid-style encounters, multiple players/AI entities on screen, and heavy real-time effects processing.
Modern iGPUs (Intel Iris Xe / AMD Radeon 680M) are not ideal—they may run the game at very low settings but will struggle to maintain stable performance in multiplayer-heavy situations. Older/low-end iGPUs (Intel UHD / Vega 3–6) are effectively unplayable.
Entry-level dGPUs (GTX 1050 Ti / GTX 1650 / RX 570) are the bare minimum for playable performance, while mid-range GPUs (GTX 1660 / RTX 2060 / RTX 3060+) are recommended for stable 30-60 FPS and smooth large-scale encounters.
Sword Art Online Fractured Daydream
15.6 GB
Emulation Demand: Low–Medium
This is an action-adventure game featuring exploration, light puzzle-solving, dragon abilities, environmental interactions, and moderate combat within relatively small interconnected areas. The game uses a stylized visual presentation and modestly sized environments, making it fairly lightweight compared to larger RPGs or open-world titles.
Entry-level dGPUs (GTX 1050 Ti / GTX 1650 / RX 570) should handle the game comfortably at 1080p with good overall stability. Mid-range GPUs (RTX 2060 / RTX 3060+ / RX 6600+) will have ample headroom for higher internal resolutions and emulator enhancements.
The game's hardware demands are driven primarily by its 3D environments and visual effects rather than complex AI, physics, or world streaming systems.
DreamWorks Dragons: Dawn of New Riders
0.638 GB
Emulation Demand: Low–Medium
Light-to-moderate CPU load due to turn-based tactical gameplay, grid-based maps, and stylized effects during abilities and animations.
Modern iGPUs recommended (Intel Iris Xe / AMD Radeon 680M or better) for smooth 60 FPS at high settings. Easily runs on older/low-end iGPUs (Intel UHD / Vega 3–6), though minor dips may occur during effects-heavy skill animations. Entry-level dGPUs (GTX 750 Ti / GTX 1050 / RX 560) are overkill and provide plenty of performance headroom.
Persona 5 Tactica
7.2 GB
Emulation Demand: Low–Medium
Light-to-moderate CPU load due to turn-based combat, relatively simple overworld streaming, and minimal real-time systems compared to more open-world Pokémon titles. Some emulation overhead can come from shader compilation and scene transitions.
Modern iGPUs recommended (Intel Iris Xe / AMD Radeon 680M or better) for smooth 30-60 FPS at native resolution. Older/low-end iGPUs (Intel UHD / Vega 3–6) can run it well, though occasional stutters may appear during area transitions or busy scenes. Entry-level dGPUs (GTX 750 Ti / GTX 1050 / RX 560) are overkill and provide full performance headroom.
Pokemon Shining Pearl
10 GB
Emulation Demand: Medium
Moderate CPU load due to open-world streaming, NPC AI schedules, physics interactions (Havok engine), and large outdoor environments with dynamic weather and lighting. Modded versions can increase demand significantly.
Modern iGPUs (Intel Iris Xe / AMD Radeon 680M or better) for stable 30-60 FPS at low–medium settings (vanilla). Older/low-end iGPUs (Intel UHD / Vega 3–6) can run it, but may struggle in heavily populated cities or with modded content.
Entry-level dGPUs (GTX 1050 Ti / GTX 1650 / RX 570) are the practical baseline for stable performance at medium settings, while stronger GPUs (GTX 1660 / RTX 2060 / RTX 3060+) allow high settings, higher resolutions, and modded playthroughs with better stability.
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
15.6 GB
Emulation Demand: Medium–High
Moderate-to-high CPU load due to extremely fast-paced platforming, high-speed camera transitions, physics streaming, and heavy environmental loading during set-piece sequences. Consistent frame pacing is important because of high movement speed.
Modern iGPUs recommended (Intel Iris Xe / AMD Radeon 680M or better) for playable performance at low–medium settings with resolution scaling.
Entry-level dGPUs (GTX 1050 Ti / GTX 1650 / RX 570) are the practical baseline for stable 60 FPS, while stronger GPUs (GTX 1660 / RTX 2060 / RTX 3060+) provide smooth, consistent performance at higher settings and resolutions.
Sonic X Shadow Generations
15.6 GB
Emulation Demand: Medium
This is a 3D platformer with compact, highly designed levels, gravity-based movement, frequent camera shifts, and fast platforming sequences. Compared to typical platformers, the physics interactions (especially with Yoshi, sling stars, and moving platforms) add moderate CPU overhead in emulation, though overall asset demands remain relatively light.
Entry-level dGPUs (GTX 1050 Ti / GTX 1650 / RX 570) should easily maintain stable performance at 1080p with room for higher internal resolution scaling. Mid-range GPUs (RTX 2060 / RTX 3060+ / RX 6600+) will provide very smooth performance and ample overhead for emulator enhancements.
Super Mario Galaxy 2
2.8 GB
Emulation Demand: Medium
This is a first-person immersive sim / RPG remaster with exploration-heavy gameplay, inventory systems, AI-driven enemies, environmental audio logs, and interconnected space station levels. While the original design is relatively old, the remaster adds updated visuals, improved lighting, and modern rendering features that slightly increase GPU load in emulation.
Because the game relies more on simulation systems (AI behavior, inventory, environmental interactions) than raw graphical intensity, CPU performance and emulator optimization are more important than GPU power alone.
System Shock 2 25th Anniversary Remaster
3.7 GB
Emulation Demand: Medium–High
Moderate-to-high CPU load due to third-person shooting, enemy AI, physics interactions, and Unreal Engine 4 lighting—especially in indoor environments with dynamic shadows and effects.
Modern iGPUs (Intel Iris Xe / AMD Radeon 680M or better) for bare minimum playable performance at low settings with resolution scaling. Older/low-end iGPUs (Intel UHD / Vega 3–6) can run it but may struggle during combat-heavy or lighting-intensive scenes.
Entry-level dGPUs (GTX 1050 Ti / GTX 1650 / RX 570) are the practical baseline for stable 30 FPS, while stronger GPUs (GTX 1660 / RTX 2060 / RTX 3060+) provide smoother, more consistent gameplay at higher settings.
Daymare 1994 Sandcastle
12.8 GB
Emulation Demand: Medium
The game features stage-based levels with light combat, scripted events, and moderate animation/effects depending on Peach’s transformations. CPU load is generally low, with slight increases during action-heavy scenes and costume-based ability sequences.
Modern iGPUs (Intel Iris Xe / AMD Radeon 680M or better) can run it at 720p–1080p low–medium settings with smooth performance. Older/low-end iGPUs (Intel UHD / Vega 3–6) can still run it at 720p low settings, though minor dips may occur during effects-heavy moments.
Entry-level dGPUs (GTX 1050 Ti / GTX 1650 / RX 570) easily handle 1080p medium–high settings with stable performance. Stronger GPUs (GTX 1660 / RTX 2060 / RTX 3060+) provide consistently smooth gameplay at higher settings and resolutions with excellent headroom.
Princess Peach: Showtime!
7.8 GB
Emulation Demand: Light-Moderate. Playable on low-end/older iGPUs (UHD 630/Vega 8). Smooth performance on modern iGPUs (Iris Xe/AMD 680M)
Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon
7.8 GB
Emulation Demand: Medium–High
Moderate-to-high CPU load due to large enemy counts, fast-paced arena combat, heavy physics interactions, and older engine scalability that still stresses CPU during swarm encounters.
Modern iGPUs recommended (Intel Iris Xe / AMD Radeon 680M or better) for playable performance at low settings with resolution scaling. Older/low-end iGPUs (Intel UHD / Vega 3–6) can run it, but will struggle during large-scale enemy waves. Entry-level dGPUs (GTX 1050 Ti / GTX 1650 / RX 570) are the practical baseline for stable 60 FPS, while stronger GPUs (GTX 1660 / RTX 2060+) provide smooth performance even in chaotic encounters.
Serious Sam Collection
4.1 GB
Emulation Demand: Medium
6 cores / 12 threads recommended (i5-10400 / Ryzen 5 3600 or better). Moderate CPU load due to open-area exploration, dynamic weather/fog systems, and narrative-driven scripting that can spike during transitions and investigation sequences.
6 cores / 12 threads recommended (i5-10400 / Ryzen 5 3600 or better). Moderate CPU load due to open-area exploration, dynamic weather/fog systems, and narrative-driven scripting that can spike during transitions and investigation sequences.
Kona II Brume
8.2 GB
Emulation Demand: Medium–High
Moderate-to-high CPU load due to large open levels, enemy AI patrol systems, stealth simulation, and real-time ballistics calculations for sniping mechanics.
Modern iGPUs recommended (Intel Iris Xe / AMD Radeon 680M or better) for playable performance at low settings with resolution scaling. Older/low-end iGPUs (Intel UHD / Vega 3–6) can run it, but may struggle in dense combat zones or long-distance draw scenarios. Entry-level dGPUs (GTX 1050 Ti / GTX 1650 / RX 570) are the practical baseline for stable 30–60 FPS, while stronger GPUs (GTX 1660 / RTX 2060+) provide smoother performance with higher draw distance and better visual fidelity.
Sniper Elite 4
6.4 GB
Emulation Demand: Low–Medium
This is an arcade-style sports game featuring stylized tennis gameplay, cartoon visuals, character-specific abilities, and small arena-based courts. The game focuses on fast matches and exaggerated animations rather than realistic physics or large environments, keeping overall emulation requirements fairly modest.
Modern iGPUs (Intel Iris Xe / AMD Radeon 680M or better) should run the game comfortably at 720p–1080p on low–medium settings with generally smooth performance. Minor shader compilation stutter may occur when loading new characters, arenas, or special ability effects for the first time. Older iGPUs (Intel UHD / Vega 3–6) should still provide a playable experience, though occasional frame pacing issues may appear during effects-heavy matches.
Nickelodeon Extreme Tennis: Next!
2.6 GB
Emulation Demand: Moderate-Heavy. Modern iGPUs (Iris Xe/AMD Vega 7/8) recommended to maintain playable performance. Low-end/older iGPUs may likely struggle w/o heavy tweaks.
Moderate on entry dGPUs.
Batman Arkham Trilogy: Arkham Asylum
6.8 GB
Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2
4.2 GB
Emulation Demand: Low
Modern iGPUs (Intel Iris Xe / AMD Radeon 680M or better) should run the game comfortably at 720p–1080p with stable 60 FPS on low to high settings. Older iGPUs (Intel UHD / Vega 3–6) should also be capable of running it smoothly, though minor shader stutter may occur when loading new furniture assets or room themes.
Entry-level dGPUs (GTX 1050 Ti / GTX 1650 / RX 570) can easily maintain 60 FPS at 1080p with room for increased internal resolution and emulator enhancements.
My Cozy Room
0.446 GB
Emulation Demand: Low–Medium
Light platforming load overall, but slightly higher CPU usage than simpler Kirby titles due to 4-player co-op, effects-heavy abilities, and occasional boss encounters.
Modern iGPUs recommended (Intel Iris Xe / AMD Radeon 680M or better) for stable 30-60 FPS at native or near-native resolution. Older/low-end iGPUs (Intel UHD / Vega 3–6) can still run it, but may need resolution scaling for consistent smoothness in busy scenes. Entry-level dGPUs (GTX 750 Ti / GTX 1050 / RX 560) easily handle it with significant headroom.
Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe
5 GB
Emulation Demand: Low–Medium
Light-to-moderate CPU load due to 2.5D platforming, simple AI patterns, and scripted stealth/chase sequences, but overall well-optimized and not CPU-intensive.
Modern iGPUs recommended (Intel Iris Xe / AMD Radeon 680M or better) for smooth 30-60 FPS at medium–high settings. Older/low-end iGPUs (Intel UHD / Vega 3–6) can still run it, though occasional dips may happen in particle-heavy or lighting-heavy areas. Entry-level dGPUs (GTX 750 Ti / GTX 1050 / RX 560) easily handle it with plenty of headroom, while stronger GPUs (GTX 1650 / GTX 1660 / RTX 2060+) ensure effortless, stable performance.
Little Nightmares: Complete Edition
2.8 GB
Splatoon 2
3.9 GB
Emulation Demand: Low
Very light CPU load due to pre-rendered backgrounds (in original design) and relatively simple AI/pathing systems, even in modern remasters.
Modern iGPUs recommended (Intel Iris Xe / AMD Radeon 680M or better) for effortless 30-60 FPS at high settings. Easily runs on older/low-end iGPUs (Intel UHD / Vega 3–6) with no issues.
Resident Evil 0
15.6 GB
Emulation Demand: Moderate-Heavy. Modern iGPUs recommended for playable framerates. May struggle on low-end/older iGPUs.
Bulletstorm Duke of Switch Edition
9.9 GB
Emulation Demand: Medium–High
Moderate-to-high CPU load due to musou-style combat with large enemy counts, multiple allied units, and constant AI + physics calculations happening simultaneously.
Modern iGPUs (Intel Iris Xe / AMD Radeon 680M or better) for playable performance at low settings with resolution scaling. Older/low-end iGPUs (Intel UHD / Vega 3–6) can run it, but may struggle during large battles with many enemies on screen.
Entry-level dGPUs (GTX 1050 Ti / GTX 1650 / RX 570) are the practical baseline for stable 30–60 FPS, while stronger GPUs (GTX 1660 / RTX 2060+) provide smoother and more consistent performance in chaotic battles.
Fire Emblem Warriors
13.7 GB
Emulation Demand: Medium–High
Moderate-to-high CPU load due to complex monster AI, fast traversal (Wirebug movement), frequent animation blending, and heavy combat effects during hunts and multiplayer sessions.
Modern iGPUs recommended (Intel Iris Xe / AMD Radeon 680M or better) for playable performance at low settings with resolution scaling. Entry-level dGPUs (GTX 1050 Ti / GTX 1650 / RX 570) are the practical baseline for stable 30–60 FPS depending on settings, while stronger GPUs (GTX 1660 / RTX 2060+) provide smooth, consistent performance even in endgame hunts.
Monster Hunter Rise
6.6 GB
Emulation Demand: Moderate-Heavy. Modern iGPUs recommended for playable framerates. May struggle on low-end/older iGPUs w/o downscaling. Moderate on entry dGPUs (GTX 1050/RX 560)
Desolatium
2.1 GB
Emulation Demand: Low
Very light CPU load due to turn-based combat, simple dungeon rendering, and largely menu-driven systems typical of classic JRPG structure.
Modern iGPUs recommended (Intel Iris Xe / AMD Radeon 680M or better) for effortless 30-60 FPS at high settings. Easily runs on older/low-end iGPUs (Intel UHD / Vega 3–6) with no issues. Entry-level dGPUs (GTX 750 Ti / GTX 1050 / RX 560) are overkill and provide full performance headroom.
P4G: Persona 4 Golden
9.5 GB
Emulation Demand: Low
Very light CPU load due to older open-world engine, simple AI, and low physics/asset streaming demands.
Modern iGPUs recommended (Intel Iris Xe / AMD Radeon 680M or better) for effortless smooth performance. Can easily run on older/low-end iGPUs (Intel UHD / Vega 3–6) with no issues even at higher internal resolution
Grand Theft Auto San Andreas
11.4 GB
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