The Hat Man: Shadow Ward
Developed by Game Mechanics LLC · Published by Game Mechanics LLC
At a glance
Overview
An action, adventure, indie game by Game Mechanics LLC, published by Game Mechanics LLC — single-player.
Steam’s own one-line description: “Based on a true story, discover the horror of the Canton insane asylum as you attempt to rescue your daughter. Experience the scariest game of 2014.” — 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 The Hat Man: Shadow Ward.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | No |
| Co-op | No |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | No |
| 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 XP/Vista/7
- Processor: 2.0Ghz - Low budget CPUs such as Celeron or Duron needs to be at about twice the CPU speed
- Memory: 1 GB RAM
- Graphics: Radeon X1000/GeForce 6 - Integrated graphics and low budget cards might not work.
- Storage: 250 MB available space
Supported languages (7)
The Hat Man: Shadow Ward 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 Hat Man: Shadow Ward?
Steam classifies The Hat Man: Shadow Ward as a Action, Adventure, Indie game, developed by Game Mechanics LLC. Based on a true story, discover the horror of the Canton insane asylum as you attempt to rescue your daughter. Experience the scariest game of 2014.
How much does The Hat Man: Shadow Ward cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists The Hat Man: Shadow Ward at $9.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is The Hat Man: Shadow Ward single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for The Hat Man: Shadow Ward: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.
Is The Hat Man: Shadow Ward on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists The Hat Man: Shadow Ward for Windows, macOS. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is The Hat Man: Shadow Ward out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Jun 10, 2016.
What platforms is The Hat Man: Shadow Ward on?
The Hat Man: Shadow Ward is listed for Windows, macOS on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.
Is The Hat Man: Shadow Ward single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player.
How much does The Hat Man: Shadow Ward cost?
Steam lists it at $9.99.
Does The Hat Man: Shadow Ward have achievements?
Yes — Steam lists 11 achievements for The Hat Man: Shadow Ward.
Who made The Hat Man: Shadow Ward?
The Hat Man: Shadow Ward is developed by Game Mechanics LLC and published by Game Mechanics LLC.
Where to get The Hat Man: Shadow Ward
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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