Shadow Slayer Officially Out on Steam

Shadow Slayer is heading to Steam from solo developer Solvaris. This is an action, casual, indie, early access release for Windows, and this coverage lays out what buyers should know about Shadow Slayer before adding it to cart.

Shadow Slayer — Key Facts

From the Steam listing: Become the ultimate shadow warrior. Master lethal precision, navigate a world consumed by darkness, and fight your way to victory. In Shadow Slayer, every move you make decides your fate. Will you conquer the shadows, or will they consume you?

• Developer: Solvaris (solo — also the publisher)
• Genres: Action, Casual, Indie, Early Access
• Platforms: Windows
• Languages: English, French, German, Spanish – Spain, Russian, Hebrew**languages with full audio support
• Release: Coming soon (Coming soon)
• Price: TBA
• Steam features: Single-player campaign, Co-op support

Shadow Slayer — Watch the Trailer

About Shadow Slayer: Gameplay & Details

Stay in the dark. Move fast. Kill silently.

Shadow Slayer flips the survivors formula: your weapons still fire themselves, but the real game is not being seen . Every enemy has eyes, ears – and some have noses. Slip through shadow zones, break line of sight, use rain and nightfall as cover, and execute anyone who hasn’t noticed you with a single silent strike.

The world is your accomplice — or your snitch.

Day/night and weather change how far enemies see. Fog hides you. Lightning betrays you., Seven biomes play differently: snow shows you off, swamps slow you but swallow sound, plains and salt flats are fast and deadly open, ruins are a line-of-sight maze. Roads are quick – and expose you., Birds flush when you sprint past. Bloodhounds smell you through walls – unless the rain washes your scent.

Murder has consequences.

Humans leave corpses. Patrols that find them raise the region., Drag bodies into the dark. Throw stones to split up squads. Trade noise for speed and pay for it.

A full roguelite underneath.

33 playable hunters, each a distinct starting loadout + passive mix; 14 auto-firing weapons with evolutions (plus a hidden ultimate), 22 passive powers, relics, crafting, pets, skins and per-character skill trees., 6 modes – Classic, Endless, Hardcore, a 5-night Campaign, NG+ with an open-ended Ascension ladder, and a local 2-player Duel (best-of-3 with a closing ring) – across 18 map presets, up to ~12,800px across, each dotted with named regions, optional shrines, caches, watchtowers and ritual circles., 126 achievements, daily & weekly seeded challenges with ghost replays, 8 run mutators, full-moon nights, a season pass of free cosmetics., Full controller support (Xbox/PlayStation/Switch) – menus and all., Survive 15 minutes and the dawn epilogue begins; kill the Nightmaster for the true ending.

Shadow Slayer — Screenshots

Shadow Slayer Launch Details on Steam

Shadow Slayer was released on Steam on Aug 12, 2026. It is priced at $5.00 at the time of writing in August 2026. The Steam page lists 6 languages at launch (English, French, German, Spanish – Spain, Russian, Hebrew**languages with full audio support), and the release is credited to solo developer Solvaris — who also acts as the publisher.

What’s Actually in Shadow Slayer You’re Buying

Based on the Shadow Slayer Steam listing, buyers should expect:

• Single-player campaign — the primary mode listed on the Steam page.
• Co-op mode — for players who want a shared experience.

Should You Buy Shadow Slayer on Steam?

Shadow Slayer was released on Steam on Aug 12, 2026. It is priced at $5.00 at the time of writing in August 2026.

Shadow Slayer Verdict: Worth the Look for Action Fans

Shadow Slayer lands on Steam as an action, casual, indie, early access release from Solvaris.

Shadow Slayer — Live Steam Data

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