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Shadow Warrior

Shadow Warrior is a bold reimagining of the classic 3D Realms’ shooter from independent developer Flying Wild Hog (Hard Reset) starring the legendary and quick-witted warrior Lo Wang.

Action FPS Gore Swordplay Comedy
Last tracked players
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All-time peak
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Steam reviews
92.3% positive
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Shadow Warrior is a bold reimagining of the classic 3D Realms’ shooter from independent developer Flying Wild Hog (Hard Reset) starring the legendary and quick-witted warrior Lo Wang. Combine the brute force of overwhelming firepower with the elegant precision of a katana to annihilate the merciless armies of the shadow realm in an exhilarating and visually stunning transformation of the classic first-person shooter.

Story


Shadow Warrior tells the offbeat tale of Zilla Enterprise’s corporate shogun Lo Wang as he is ordered to acquire a legendary blade of limitless power by his deceitful employer. Betrayed and left for dead, Lo Wang learns of the blade’s connection to ancient gods from another realm preparing to push our world to the brink of destruction. Now the reluctant hero must become legend through a masterful combination of gun, blade, magic and wit to uncover the truth behind the demonic invasion and banish evil back into the darkness.

Features


Shadow Warrior Reborn – A bold new vision of Shadow Warrior elegantly blends classic first-person shooter gameplay with thrilling action, inventive combat, and a contemporary retelling of the hilarious legend of Lo Wang.

Elegant Swordplay – Unsheathe your legendary katana to slice enemies apart with precisely targeted swings or unleash fluid combos and special attacks to cut down hordes of enemies with one swift pass through the enraged hordes.

Upgradeable Arsenal – Utilize every gun in your formidable armory – from stylish revolvers and quad barrel shotguns to explosive-tipped crossbow bolts and laser-guided rocket launchers. Each weapon offers several unique upgrades to increase power, speed, and add devastating alternative firing options.

Mystical Powers – Call upon mystical powers to protect yourself and paralyze your enemies or use their own severed heads and still-beating hearts to bring them to their knees.

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System requirements Windows · macOS · Linux

Windows

Minimum

Minimum:
  • OS *: Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8
  • Processor: 2.4 GHz Dual Core Processor or higher
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: ATI Radeon HD 3870/NVIDIA 8800 GT or better
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 15 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: An unabashed love of katanas is preferable.

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7 SP1 64-bits
  • Processor: Intel Core 2 Quad 8200 / AMD Phenom X4 9950
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: ATI Radeon HD 4890 / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 or better
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 15 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: The will of a true ninja warrior and an appreciation of Wang jokes.

macOS

Minimum

Minimum:
  • OS: OS X 10.9
  • Processor: 2.4GHz Dual core processor.
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce 9600/130/Quadro FX 5600, Radeon HD 5870, or Intel HD 4000 with 512mb of dedicated memory.
  • Storage: 15 GB available space

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: OS X 10.9
  • Processor: Intel Core 2 Quad 8200/AMD Phenom X4 9950 or higher.
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Radeon HD 6970, GeForce 780 or higher with 1.5gb+ of dedicated memory.
  • Storage: 15 GB available space

Linux

Minimum

Minimum:
  • Processor: 2.4GHz Dual core processor.
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: OpenGL 3.2+ supported cards, with 512mb of dedicated memory
  • Storage: 15 GB available space

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Processor: Intel Core 2 Quad 8200/AMD Phenom X4 9950 or higher.
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: OpenGL 4.x+ cards(Discrete) or higher with 1.5gb+ of dedicated memory
  • Storage: 15 GB available space
Game details Languages, features & support
Publisher
Devolver Digital
Brazilian rating
14
Steam Germany rating
16
Content warning
Contains frequent violence, blood and gore with some mature language, which can be experienced during regular gameplay.
Achievements
92
Controller support
full
Metacritic
74
Features
Single-player, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Steam Trading Cards, Captions available, Steam Cloud, Remote Play on TV, Family Sharing
Languages
English*, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Polish, Italian, Hungarian, Japanese, Simplified Chinese
*languages with full audio support
Compatibility & accessibility Steam Deck, controllers & access features

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Input
Controller support: unknown
Structured language support (11)
LanguageInterfaceFull audioSubtitles
EnglishYesYesNo
FrenchYesNoYes
GermanYesNoYes
Spanish - SpainYesNoYes
Portuguese - BrazilYesNoYes
RussianYesNoYes
PolishYesNoYes
ItalianYesNoYes
HungarianYesNoYes
JapaneseYesNoYes
Simplified ChineseYesNoYes
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Value Score

Fair Value — 42th percentile.

Price-to-player ratio ranks in the 42th percentile. Priced as Premium at $29.99.

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Genre Benchmarks

Player Count Top 53%
Value Ratio Top 58%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shadow Warrior worth buying right now?
Wait — $29.99. Wait for upcoming sale in ~12 days for potentially better pricing.
When does Shadow Warrior go on sale?
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Is Shadow Warrior free to play?
Shadow Warrior costs $29.99 on Steam.
What genre is Shadow Warrior?
Shadow Warrior is a Action, Adventure game.
Who developed Shadow Warrior?
Shadow Warrior was developed by Flying Wild Hog and published by Devolver Digital.
What platforms does Shadow Warrior support?
Available on Steam for Windows, macOS, Linux.

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