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Shu

Developed by Coatsink, Secret Lunch · Published by Coatsink

ActionAdventureIndie
StatusOut now ReleaseOct 4, 2016 Price$1.49 Metacritic85/100

At a glance

PlatformsWindows
ModesSingle-player
Price$1.49
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Metacritic85/100
Languages6
Achievements42
DLC1

Overview

An action, adventure, indie game by Coatsink, Secret Lunch, published by Coatsink — single-player.

Steam’s own one-line description: “Shu is a stylish 2.5D platformer set in a beautiful and engrossing world. Guide Shu and a cast of beautifully hand-drawn characters as they run, jump and glide their way across exotic lands, forever pursued by the monstrous and unrelenting Storm. CAN YOU OUTRUN THE END OF THE WORLD?” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsMostly Positive — 76% positive of 213
Owners (est.)20000 – 50000
Peak players3
Player-voted tags:ActionAdventureIndiePlatformerSide ScrollerStylizedCartoon2.5D

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 Shu.

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

System requirements (PC)

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

Minimum

  • OS *: Windows 7
  • Processor: Intel Core i3 @ 2.13GHz or Equivalent
  • Memory: 3 GB RAM
  • Graphics: AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5000 Series or Equivalent
  • Storage: 3 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: 16:9 aspect ratio monitor

Recommended

  • OS *: Windows 7 onwards
  • Processor: Intel Core i5 @ 2.13GHz or Equivalent
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GTX 750 1GB or equivalent
  • Storage: 3 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: 16:9 aspect ratio monitor

Supported languages (6)

EnglishFrenchItalianGermanSpanish - SpainJapanese

Shu 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 Shu?

Steam classifies Shu as a Action, Adventure, Indie game, developed by Coatsink, Secret Lunch. Shu is a stylish 2.5D platformer set in a beautiful and engrossing world. Guide Shu and a cast of beautifully hand-drawn characters as they run, jump and glide their way across exotic lands, forever pursued by the monstrous and unrelenting Storm. CAN YOU OUTRUN THE END OF THE WORLD?

How much does Shu cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists Shu at $1.49. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is Shu single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for Shu: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.

Is Shu on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

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

Is Shu out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Oct 4, 2016.

What platforms is Shu on?

Shu 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 Shu single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player.

How much does Shu cost?

Steam lists it at $1.49.

Does Shu have achievements?

Yes — Steam lists 42 achievements for Shu.

What is Shu's Metacritic score?

Shu has a Metacritic score of 85/100, per the Steam store listing.

Who made Shu?

Shu is developed by Coatsink, Secret Lunch and published by Coatsink.

Where to get Shu

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

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