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
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.
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