Underplayed Gems

Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun (2016)

Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun cover
Developer
Mimimi Games
Publisher
Daedalic Entertainment
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Indie, Strategy
Rating
4.8 of 5, 38,333 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 23 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A tense and methodical stealth game where careful planning and precise execution are rewarded, with a punishing difficulty that demands patience.

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What players say

Players praise the puzzle-like stealth that demands careful planning, with multiple solutions and unique character abilities. Many mention the developer Mimimi is gone, describing the game as a classic in the genre. The final level is a difficulty spike, and getting caught usually means reloading a save.

Screenshots

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