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Shadow Puppeteer

Developed by Sarepta studio · Published by Snow Cannon Games

AdventureIndieFree To Play
StatusOut now ReleaseSep 29, 2014 PriceFree to play Metacritic57/100

At a glance

PlatformsWindows
ModesSingle-player, Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen
PriceFree to play
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Metacritic57/100
Languages9
Achievements6
DLC1

Overview

An adventure, indie, free to play game by Sarepta studio, published by Snow Cannon Games — single-player, multi-player, shared/split screen.

Steam’s own one-line description: “Invite a friend to explore the strange, yet beautiful world of darkness and light in Shadow Puppeteer, an award-winning, local co-op adventure.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsMostly Positive — 75% positive of 166
Owners (est.)50000 – 100000
Player-voted tags:IndieAdventurePlatformerCo-opLocal Co-OpPuzzlePuzzle-PlatformerAtmosphericControllerShortDarkSupernatural

Review sentiment, ownership and peak-concurrent estimates via SteamSpy; tags are player-voted on Steam. Estimates change over time.

Features & modes

Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Shadow Puppeteer.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerYes
MultiplayerYes
Co-opNo
Online co-opNo
PvPNo
Cross-platform multiplayerNo
Full controller supportNo
Partial controller supportYes
Steam Cloud savesNo
Steam AchievementsYes

System requirements (PC)

As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.

Minimum

  • OS *: Windows XP SP2 or higher
  • Processor: Quadcore 2.4 Ghz
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Shader model 3.0 with 512MB of VRAM
  • DirectX: Version 9.0
  • Storage: 4 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX compatible sound card
  • Additional Notes: We recommend playing this game with controllers

Recommended

  • OS *: Windows 7 or higher
  • Processor: Quadcore 2.4 Ghz
  • Memory: 3 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Shader model 3.0 with 1024MB of VRAM
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 4 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX compatible sound card
  • Additional Notes: We recommend playing this game with controllers

Supported languages (9)

EnglishFrenchItalianGermanSpanish - SpainDanishNorwegianRussianSwedish

Shadow Puppeteer FAQ

Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.

What kind of game is Shadow Puppeteer?

Steam classifies Shadow Puppeteer as a Adventure, Indie, Free To Play game, developed by Sarepta studio. Invite a friend to explore the strange, yet beautiful world of darkness and light in Shadow Puppeteer, an award-winning, local co-op adventure.

Is Shadow Puppeteer free to play?

Yes — Steam lists Shadow Puppeteer as Free to Play.

Is Shadow Puppeteer single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for Shadow Puppeteer: Single-player, Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen. It lists a single-player mode.

Is Shadow Puppeteer on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Shadow Puppeteer for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.

Is Shadow Puppeteer out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Sep 29, 2014.

What platforms is Shadow Puppeteer on?

Shadow Puppeteer is listed for Windows on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.

Is Shadow Puppeteer single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player, Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen.

How much does Shadow Puppeteer cost?

It's free to play, per Steam.

Does Shadow Puppeteer have achievements?

Yes — Steam lists 6 achievements for Shadow Puppeteer.

What is Shadow Puppeteer's Metacritic score?

Shadow Puppeteer has a Metacritic score of 57/100, per the Steam store listing.

Who made Shadow Puppeteer?

Shadow Puppeteer is developed by Sarepta studio and published by Snow Cannon Games.

Where to get Shadow Puppeteer

We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.

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