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Shmadow

Extrokold Games · Nov 3, 2015

Inspired by “shmups” and shadows, Shmadow is a modern twin-stick side-scroller that nods to retro arcade gameplay. Use your light to blast through your enemies, unlock new powers, and defeat bosses before the darkness extinguishes you.

Indie Action Bullet Hell Twin Stick Shooter Shoot 'Em Up
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Inspired by “shmups" and shadows, Shmadow is a modern twin-stick side-scroller that nods to retro arcade gameplay. Use your light to blast through hidden enemies, unlock new powers, and rack up a high score before the darkness takes over. Upon destruction, bosses drop power-ups that correspond to their defenses. These power-ups, used in combination with your customized starting ability, will help you fight the next threat that comes your way. Destroying bosses, dodging bullets, and the element of darkness create an action-packed experience that will put your speed, skill, and strategic thinking to the test!

Features


  • Infinite gameplay: Fight your way through endless streams of deadlier enemies
  • 4 player local co-op: Recruit friends to help you beat back the darkness
  • 12 special weapons and power-ups
  • Leaderboards: crush your friends’ scores and beat players from around the globe
  • Original adaptive soundtrack
  • Full controller support: enjoy the game with controller of your choice
  • Three difficulty modes: play in casual, normal, or if you dare, nightmare mode
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Update 1.3 - The Edge of Night Update 1.2.5 : Power Overwhelming Update 1.2 : Apex
System requirements Windows · macOS · Linux

Windows

Minimum

Minimum:
  • OS: XP+
  • Processor: 2.0 Ghz
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia Geforce 7600 GT/ATI Radeon X1600 or better
  • DirectX: Version 9.0
  • Storage: 150 MB available space

macOS

Minimum

Minimum:
  • OS: Mac OS X 10.7+
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Storage: 150 MB available space

Linux

Minimum

Minimum:
  • OS: Ubuntu 12.04+
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Storage: 150 MB available space
Game details Languages, features & support
Publisher
Extrokold Games
Achievements
8
Controller support
full
Features
Single-player, Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Steam Trading Cards, Steam Leaderboards, Remote Play Together, Family Sharing
Languages
English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Dutch, Japanese, Portuguese - Portugal
Compatibility & accessibility Steam Deck, controllers & access features

Can I Play This?

Steam declarations and Valve's Steam Deck compatibility result. Missing data is shown as unknown, never unsupported.

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macOS: unknown
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Input
Controller support: unknown
Structured language support (12)
LanguageInterfaceFull audioSubtitles
EnglishYesNoNo
FrenchYesNoNo
ItalianYesNoNo
GermanYesNoNo
Spanish - SpainYesNoNo
PolishYesNoNo
Portuguese - BrazilYesNoNo
RussianYesNoNo
Simplified ChineseYesNoNo
DutchYesNoNo
JapaneseYesNoNo
Portuguese - PortugalYesNoNo
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Buy Verdict

Watch — $1.99.

Decent deal at 0% off, but might drop further. Watch for better opportunities.

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Value Score

Fair Value — 61th percentile.

Price-to-player ratio ranks in the 61th percentile. Priced as Budget at $1.99.

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Genre Benchmarks

Value Ratio Top 39%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shmadow worth buying right now?
Watch — $1.99. Decent deal at 0% off, but might drop further. Watch for better opportunities.
When does Shmadow go on sale?
Decent deal at 0% off, but might drop further. Watch for better opportunities.
Is Shmadow free to play?
Shmadow costs $1.99 on Steam.
What genre is Shmadow?
Shmadow is a Action, Indie game.
Who developed Shmadow?
Shmadow was developed by Extrokold Games and published by Extrokold Games.
What platforms does Shmadow support?
Available on Steam for Windows, macOS, Linux.

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