Out of the Shadows

Out of the Shadows is a cooperative game (up to 4 players) that blends exploration, tension, and coordination. Infiltrate abandoned locations, solve complex puzzles, and survive the unsettling presence of…

20 October 2026

Adventure Indie Puzzle Action Horror

Out of the Shadows is an adventure developed by Lobster Games, released 20 October 2026 on PC (Microsoft Windows).

Verified 20 Oct 2026 Sources: IGDB , Steam

What Out of the Shadows is

Out of the Shadows is an adventure game developed by Lobster Games and released in 2026. It is available on PC (Microsoft Windows) only. It runs on Unreal Engine 5.

The premise, in the publisher's words

Out of the Shadows is a cooperative game (up to 4 players) that blends exploration, tension, and coordination. Infiltrate abandoned locations, solve complex puzzles, and survive the unsettling presence of those who still linger there...

Description from the publisher · source

How it plays

It is played from a first person perspective. Its themes are action and horror. It supports multiplayer for up to 4 players online. Local play supports 1 players. Available modes: Co-operative, Multiplayer and Single player.

What you need to run it

The minimum specification calls for i5-4460/AMD FX-8350, 8 GB RAM and Nvidia GTX 970/AMD Radeon RX 470. An 8GB memory requirement is modest by current standards; most machines sold in the last five years clear it. Install size is roughly 5GB. Both tiers are compared side by side on the requirements page, and you can check your own parts against them without installing anything.

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What it launched against

Out of the Shadows launched on 20 October 2026, within three weeks of Star Wars: Galactic Racer, Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve, Castlevania: Belmont's Curse and Valor Mortis.

Released around the same time: Star Wars: Galactic Racer, Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve, Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, Valor Mortis.

Official trailer

Sourced from the publisher’s YouTube channel.

Screenshots

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Quick answers

Out of the Shadows — frequently asked questions

When did Out of the Shadows come out?

Out of the Shadows was released on 20 October 2026 for PC (Microsoft Windows).

What are the minimum PC requirements for Out of the Shadows?

At minimum, Out of the Shadows needs i5-4460/AMD FX-8350, 8 GB RAM, Nvidia GTX 970/AMD Radeon RX 470 graphics, 5 GB available space of storage.

Does Out of the Shadows have multiplayer?

Yes. Out of the Shadows supports multiplayer for up to 4 players online.

How many GB is Out of the Shadows?

The PC version needs about 5 GB of storage, going by the storage line in the system requirements ("5 GB available space"). Updates can add to that, and console versions have their own sizes, which are not listed here.

Does Out of the Shadows have crossplay?

Steam's store listing for Out of the Shadows does not list cross-platform multiplayer. That is Steam's listing, not a test: some games have crossplay without Steam showing it, so the publisher's own notes are the final word.

Does Out of the Shadows have split screen?

Steam's store listing does not list split screen for the PC version of Out of the Shadows. Console versions can differ.

Can you play Out of the Shadows solo?

Steam's store listing for Out of the Shadows does not list a single-player mode, which usually means it is built around playing with other people. Check what the store page says about solo play before buying it to play alone.

Does Out of the Shadows have controller support?

Partly. Steam lists partial controller support for Out of the Shadows, which usually means some menus or modes still need a mouse and keyboard.

Can you play Out of the Shadows on Mac?

Steam does not sell a macOS version of Out of the Shadows; the Steam release is for Windows.

Is Out of the Shadows on Linux?

Steam does not list a native Linux version of Out of the Shadows. Windows games can often run on Linux and Steam Deck through Proton, but that is a different question from native support.

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