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Steam News24 July 20261mo ago

The Shadow is Out Now!

We are incredibly proud to announce that THE SHADOW is officially live and available to purchase on Steam!

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changedWe are incredibly proud to announce that THE SHADOW is officially live and available to purchase on Steam!
changedInspired by the golden era of classic interactive gamebooks, THE SHADOW features a distraction-free, atmospheric interface powered by a deep psychological tracking system:
changed🌍 Play in Your Language
changedTo celebrate this release with players worldwide, the game launches with full text and UI localization in 11 languages :

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changedWe are incredibly proud to announce that THE SHADOW is officially live and available to purchase on Steam!
changedInspired by the golden era of classic interactive gamebooks, THE SHADOW features a distraction-free, atmospheric interface powered by a deep psychological tracking system:
changed🌍 Play in Your Language
changedTo celebrate this release with players worldwide, the game launches with full text and UI localization in 11 languages :

We are incredibly proud to announce that THE SHADOW is officially live and available to purchase on Steam!

You are Stefano Caldara, a fashion photographer hired for a lucrative, solitary night shoot in an abandoned marble quarry under a full moon. What was supposed to be a simple job quickly turns into a psychological and occult nightmare.

Will you expose the truth, or will you let the darkness consume you?

⚖️ Every Choice Carries Weight

Inspired by the golden era of classic interactive gamebooks, THE SHADOW features a distraction-free, atmospheric interface powered by a deep psychological tracking system:

  • Shadow & Exposure: Manage how much you let the darkness corrupt your mind and how much attention you draw from your pursuers.

  • Willpower & Courage: Build your mental fortitude to withstand the horrors and unlock heroic path choices.

  • The Weight of Blood: A moral counter tracks your lethal choices. Taking a life might save you now, but a heavy conscience will lock you out of the purest endings.

  • 6 Distinct Endings: From tragic falls to hidden initiations, your decisions guarantee a unique narrative journey.

🌍 Play in Your Language

To celebrate this release with players worldwide, the game launches with full text and UI localization in 11 languages:

  • Italian (Original), English, German, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Russian, Turkish, Japanese, Korean, and Simplified Chinese.

🎁 Launch Discount

To thank our early supporters, you can grab the game with a special launch discount for a limited time!

Step into the darkroom, adjust your lens, and face the monolith. Your story starts now.

👉 Get THE SHADOW on Steam today!

Get your copy here:

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If you decide to play, I'd really appreciate it if you could leave a review on Steam. It helps the game reach more players and supports future projects.

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Steam News / 24 July 2026

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