Prey is a single-player immersive sim FPS set on the sprawling Talos I space station, where players awaken amid an alien infestation and must survive using a mix of weapons, neuromod-granted powers, crafting, stealth, and creative problem-solving. Most players move at a methodical pace: thoroughly exploring interconnected areas, reading logs and notes for story depth, testing different ability combinations, and choosing between direct combat or quiet infiltration. Because the game emphasizes atmosphere and player agency, smooth frame delivery and minimal hitching are essential to preserve tension and immersion during zero-gravity movement or sudden enemy encounters. Performance load in Prey comes primarily from complex indoor spaces with high draw calls, particle effects from alien abilities, and multiple AI entities or physics objects interacting at once. These situations create occasional stuttering in dense areas or when entering new sections of the station if the system lacks sufficient CPU threading or GPU headroom. The CryEngine title scales predictably with resolution and settings, with shadows, anti-aliasing, and texture quality having the largest impact on visuals and frame times. Common pain points include frame-time spikes during effect-heavy fights and occasional underutilization of weaker GPUs in varied lighting conditions. Understanding these demands helps avoid the frequent mistake of skimping on RAM or choosing a CPU weak in multi-threading, both of which can undermine the deliberate pacing the game rewards.