Shmadow
Developed by Extrokold Games · Published by Extrokold Games
At a glance
Overview
An action, indie game by Extrokold Games, published by Extrokold Games — single-player, multi-player, shared/split screen.
Steam’s own one-line description: “Inspired by “shmups” and shadows, Shmadow is a modern twin-stick side-scroller that nods to retro arcade gameplay. Use your light to blast through your enemies, unlock new powers, and defeat bosses before the darkness extinguishes you.” — 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 Shmadow.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | Yes |
| Co-op | No |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | No |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | No |
| Full controller support | Yes |
| 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: XP+
- Processor: 2.0 Ghz
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: Nvidia Geforce 7600 GT/ATI Radeon X1600 or better
- DirectX: Version 9.0
- Storage: 150 MB available space
Supported languages (12)
Shmadow 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 Shmadow?
Steam classifies Shmadow as a Action, Indie game, developed by Extrokold Games. Inspired by “shmups” and shadows, Shmadow is a modern twin-stick side-scroller that nods to retro arcade gameplay. Use your light to blast through your enemies, unlock new powers, and defeat bosses before the darkness extinguishes you.
How much does Shmadow cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists Shmadow at $1.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is Shmadow single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for Shmadow: Single-player, Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen. It lists a single-player mode.
Is Shmadow on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Shmadow for Windows, macOS, Linux. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is Shmadow out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Nov 3, 2015.
What platforms is Shmadow on?
Shmadow is listed for Windows, macOS, Linux on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.
Is Shmadow single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player, Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen.
How much does Shmadow cost?
Steam lists it at $1.99.
Does Shmadow have achievements?
Yes — Steam lists 8 achievements for Shmadow.
Who made Shmadow?
Shmadow is developed by Extrokold Games and published by Extrokold Games.
Where to get Shmadow
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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