Shmadow (2015)
- Developer
- Extrokold Games
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS, Linux
- Genres
- Action, Indie
- Rating
- 4.1 of 5, 199 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 1.6 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
The catalog in 3D
The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
How it feels
A fast-paced, strategic twin-stick shooter where you use light to reveal hidden enemies and dodge bullets in a dark, retro-inspired arcade challenge.
action-packeddifficultfast-pacedstrategicretrotwin-stickdarkco-op
What players say
Players describe Shmadow as a minimalist twin-stick bullet hell where you shoot to reveal enemies hidden in darkness, making the limited visibility a core challenge. Reviews split on repetition: some find it addictive in short bursts, others say it becomes repetitive after an hour. Bosses vary in attack patterns, but powerups are fleeting and losing everything on death frustrates some.
Screenshots
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