Shepherds of the Abyss
Developed by Impulse Games · Published by Impulse Games
At a glance
Overview
An action, indie, rpg game by Impulse Games, published by Impulse Games — single-player, multi-player, pvp, online pvp.
Steam’s own one-line description: “Shepherds of the Abyss is an action-packed, multiplayer tower defense game - one inspired by some of the best tower defense mods for Warcraft 3 - with a heavy focus on mazing and strategy.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Reception & community
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 Shepherds of the Abyss.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | Yes |
| Co-op | No |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | Yes |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | No |
| Full controller support | No |
| Partial controller support | No |
| Steam Cloud saves | No |
| Steam Achievements | Yes |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- OS *: Windows 7+
- Processor: 1.5Ghz
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: 1024MB Video Memory
- Storage: 2 GB available space
Recommended
- OS *: Windows 7+
- Processor: Core i3 or higher
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: 2048 MB Video Memory
- Storage: 2 GB available space
Supported languages (4)
Shepherds of the Abyss 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 Shepherds of the Abyss?
Steam classifies Shepherds of the Abyss as a Action, Indie, RPG, Strategy game, developed by Impulse Games. Shepherds of the Abyss is an action-packed, multiplayer tower defense game - one inspired by some of the best tower defense mods for Warcraft 3 - with a heavy focus on mazing and strategy.
How much does Shepherds of the Abyss cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists Shepherds of the Abyss at $5.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is Shepherds of the Abyss single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for Shepherds of the Abyss: Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP. It supports both solo and multiplayer.
Is Shepherds of the Abyss on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Shepherds of the Abyss for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is Shepherds of the Abyss out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Nov 18, 2016.
What platforms is Shepherds of the Abyss on?
Shepherds of the Abyss 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 Shepherds of the Abyss single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP.
How much does Shepherds of the Abyss cost?
Steam lists it at $5.99.
Does Shepherds of the Abyss have achievements?
Yes — Steam lists 19 achievements for Shepherds of the Abyss.
Who made Shepherds of the Abyss?
Shepherds of the Abyss is developed by Impulse Games and published by Impulse Games.
Where to get Shepherds of the Abyss
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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