NOW SHOWING: A Cinema Programming Game
PC requirements, performance and Steam Deck status
- 60 fps 1080p high
- GeForce GTX 1630 (~240 fps, est.)
- Steam Deck
- Well above recommended · 300+ fps ultra (est.)
- Genres
- Indie, Simulation, Strategy
- Release
- Sep 22, 2026
- Developer
- Battery Games
- Publisher
- Battery Games
You are the person who decides what plays, and when. One cinema, seven days, five slots a day. Which new release to sign, which revival to licence, what to spend on the house, whose trust to keep. These are the calls a cinema programmer makes, week after week.
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What you need for NOW SHOWING: A Cinema Programming Game
NOW SHOWING: A Cinema Programming Game needs about a GeForce GTX 1630 for 60 fps at 1080p high and a GeForce GTX 1630 at 1440p (pcgaming.io estimate, medium confidence, ±20%, model v0, data updated 2026-09-24).
| Target | Graphics card (at least) | Processor (at least) |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p · 60 fps · High | GeForce GTX 1630 | Core i3-9100F |
| 1080p · 144 fps · Medium | GeForce GTX 1630 | Core i3-9100F |
| 1440p · 60 fps · High | GeForce GTX 1630 | Core i3-9100F |
| 1440p · 120 fps · High | GeForce GTX 1630 | Core i3-9100F |
| 4K · 60 fps · High | GeForce GTX 1630 | Core i3-9100F |
Slowest current desktop parts (2020+ GPUs, 2019+ CPUs) our model expects to reach each target. Best GPUs for NOW SHOWING: A Cinema Programming Game →
Estimated FPS on popular graphics cards (high preset)
| Graphics card | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1650 | 300+ | 280 | 168 |
| GeForce GTX 1060 6GB | 300+ | 300+ | 235 |
| GeForce RTX 2060 6GB | 300+ | 300+ | 300+ |
| Radeon RX 6600 | 300+ | 300+ | 300+ |
| GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | 300+ | 300+ | 300+ |
| GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | 300+ | 300+ | 300+ |
| Radeon RX 7600 | 300+ | 300+ | 300+ |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | 300+ | 300+ | 300+ |
| GeForce RTX 3070 | 300+ | 300+ | 300+ |
| GeForce RTX 4070 | 300+ | 300+ | 300+ |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT | 300+ | 300+ | 300+ |
| GeForce RTX 5070 | 300+ | 300+ | 300+ |
| Radeon RX 9070 XT | 300+ | 300+ | 300+ |
| GeForce RTX 4080 | 300+ | 300+ | 300+ |
| GeForce RTX 5090 | 300+ | 300+ | 300+ |
Estimated FPS from our model (v0), based on the game's published requirements and relative GPU/CPU performance. Not measured. Real results vary with drivers, patches, and scenes. Values above 300 fps show as 300+. Data updated 2026-09-24.
NOW SHOWING: A Cinema Programming Game system requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 64-bit or later | Windows 10 64-bit or later |
| Processor | Dual-core 2.0 GHz or better No specific model named. Estimated from the legacy requirement. | Dual-core 2.0 GHz or better No specific model named. Estimated from the legacy requirement. |
| Graphics | Integrated graphics No specific model named. Estimated from the integrated requirement. | Integrated graphics No specific model named. Estimated from the integrated requirement. |
| Memory | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Notes | No internet connection required. | No internet connection required. |
Source: Steam.
NOW SHOWING: A Cinema Programming Game on handheld PCs
| Handheld | Native resolution | Estimated FPS | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam Deck OLED | 1280×800 | 300+ ultra | Well above recommended |
| ROG Ally X | 1920×1080 | 300+ ultra | Well above recommended |
| ROG Xbox Ally X | 1920×1080 | 300+ ultra | Well above recommended |
| Legion Go 2 | 1920×1200 | 300+ ultra | Well above recommended |
| MSI Claw 8 AI+ | 1920×1200 | 300+ ultra | Well above recommended |
Each handheld at its own screen resolution, on the best preset that holds 30 fps. Steam Deck verdicts are Valve's rating.
Details
- Controller support
- Keyboard & mouse
- DLC
- 0
- Features
- Single-playerAdjustable Difficulty#category_playable_at_your_own_pacePlayable without Timed InputFamily Sharing
- Languages (2)
- English, Japanese
Latest news & patches
Official announcements via Steam.
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FAQ
Can NOW SHOWING: A Cinema Programming Game run on a GTX 1650?
Yes. The GeForce GTX 1650 is well above NOW SHOWING: A Cinema Programming Game's recommended spec. We estimate 300+ fps at 1080p high (range 300+, medium confidence, ±20%), GPU-limited. At 1440p high expect ~280 fps, so every preset holds 60 fps. Every preset on the GTX 1650.
Can NOW SHOWING: A Cinema Programming Game run on Steam Deck?
Yes. The Steam Deck OLED meets NOW SHOWING: A Cinema Programming Game's recommended spec. At its native 1280×800 we estimate 300+ fps on the ultra preset (range 297–300+, medium confidence, ±20%). 60 fps is reachable on the ultra preset. Presets for 30/40/60 fps on Steam Deck OLED.
What graphics card do I need for NOW SHOWING: A Cinema Programming Game at 1440p?
For 60 fps at 1440p high, our model points to a GeForce GTX 1630 or faster: ~168 fps (range 134–202, medium confidence, ±20%). At 1080p high a GeForce GTX 1630 is enough. 4K at 60 fps needs a GeForce GTX 1630. All are the slowest current desktop cards per target. Best GPUs for NOW SHOWING: A Cinema Programming Game by brand.
Can I run NOW SHOWING: A Cinema Programming Game on a laptop?
Yes, with a fast enough GPU. Of the 30 laptop GPUs we list, the GeForce GTX 1650 Laptop GPU is the slowest expected to reach 60 fps at 1080p high: 300+ fps (range 256–300+, medium confidence, ±20%). NOW SHOWING: A Cinema Programming Game on the GeForce GTX 1650 Laptop GPU.
How much RAM does NOW SHOWING: A Cinema Programming Game need?
The publisher's Steam listing asks for 4 GB of RAM minimum and 4 GB recommended for NOW SHOWING: A Cinema Programming Game.
How much storage does NOW SHOWING: A Cinema Programming Game take?
NOW SHOWING: A Cinema Programming Game needs 0.5 GB of free storage according to the publisher's recommended spec on Steam. The minimum operating system is Windows 10 64-bit or later.