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The Consuming Shadow

Developed by Ben 'Yahtzee' Croshaw · Published by Ben 'Yahtzee' Croshaw

Adventure
StatusOut now ReleaseNov 20, 2015 Price$0.49 Steam reviews325

At a glance

PlatformsWindows
ModesSingle-player
Price$0.49
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Steam reviews325
Languages1
Achievements95

Overview

An adventure game by Ben 'Yahtzee' Croshaw, published by Ben 'Yahtzee' Croshaw — single-player.

Steam’s own one-line description: “The Consuming Shadow is a procedural survival horror adventure in which you must explore the land, fight your way through randomly-generated dungeons and try to stay sane in your quest to save the world from the invading Ancients.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsVery Positive — 95% positive of 398
Owners (est.)20000 – 50000
Peak players2
Player-voted tags:LovecraftianAdventureSurvival HorrorRogue-liteViolent2DIndieHorrorAtmosphericProcedural GenerationDarkPsychological Horror

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 The Consuming Shadow.

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

System requirements (PC)

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

Minimum

  • OS *: Windows 7 or up
  • Processor: Inter Core i3 or up
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Intel integrated graphics or up
  • Storage: 60 MB available space

Supported languages (1)

English

The Consuming Shadow 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 The Consuming Shadow?

Steam classifies The Consuming Shadow as a Adventure game, developed by Ben 'Yahtzee' Croshaw. The Consuming Shadow is a procedural survival horror adventure in which you must explore the land, fight your way through randomly-generated dungeons and try to stay sane in your quest to save the world from the invading Ancients.

How much does The Consuming Shadow cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists The Consuming Shadow at $0.49. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is The Consuming Shadow single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for The Consuming Shadow: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.

Is The Consuming Shadow on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

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

Is The Consuming Shadow out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Nov 20, 2015.

What platforms is The Consuming Shadow on?

The Consuming Shadow 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 The Consuming Shadow single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player.

How much does The Consuming Shadow cost?

Steam lists it at $0.49.

Does The Consuming Shadow have achievements?

Yes — Steam lists 95 achievements for The Consuming Shadow.

Who made The Consuming Shadow?

The Consuming Shadow is developed by Ben 'Yahtzee' Croshaw and published by Ben 'Yahtzee' Croshaw.

Where to get The Consuming Shadow

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

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