Shadow King is an adventure developed by Johan Peitz, released 15 September 2023 on Linux, Mac and PC (Microsoft Windows).
What Shadow King is
Shadow King is an adventure game developed by Johan Peitz and released in 2023. It was published by Apskeppet. It is available on Linux, Mac and PC (Microsoft Windows). It runs on PICO-8.
The premise, in the publisher's words
The Shadow King has invaded the castle belonging to the Knights of Valor and they need your help to get it back! Explore the massive castle in this metroidvania and help the fallen knights back to their former glory! Upgrade your moves and weapons along the way as you fight minions, defeat bosses, find secrets, and unravel what has happened.
How it plays
It is played from a side view perspective. Its themes are action and fantasy. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component.
What it launched against
Shadow King launched on 15 September 2023, within three weeks of Starfield, Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty, Lies of P and Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition.
Released around the same time: Starfield, Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty, Lies of P, Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition.
Official trailer
Sourced from the publisher’s YouTube channel.
Screenshots
All media
Quick answers
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