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Kill The Shadow - Should you buy now or wait? Purchase decision analysis

Kill The Shadow

ShadowlightReleased August 4, 2026
CasualIndieAdventureRPGSingleplayer3D
GameValio recommendation58Maybe

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

  • Losing players
  • Mixed reviews (487 reviews)
  • Great value
Why “Maybe”
58out of 100

The ring is the score: filled up to 58 out of 100. Each colour is what one signal added; the five bands below show where the score landed.

  1. Skip This
  2. Wait for Sale
  3. Maybe
  4. Worth It
  5. Great Deal

Where to buy

4 stores · lowest price first

Always sorted by the lowest price, marketplaces included; on a tie the partner store comes first. Marketplace: a Steam key sold by third parties, with the marketplace's buyer protection. Authorized reseller: a store licensed by the publisher.

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Behind the recommendation

How we got to this score: each signal, the factors behind it and the data that feeds it.

Value73/100
  • $8.01: very accessible price
  • 53% off: solid discount
  • Near historical low ($7.35)

Source: prices from the stores we track, compared with this game's own price history.

Price history
Now $8.01Lowest recorded $7.35Full price $16.99
Quality69/100
  • 86% positive (487 reviews): very positive reception
  • 487 reviews: decent but potentially skewed

Source: Steam reviews and Metacritic, collected daily.

Steam review score 86% · Very PositivePositive 421Negative 66
Popularity22/100
  • Players up 233% in recent days
  • 20 concurrent players: niche audience

Source: Steam concurrent players and review volume, collected daily.

Daily peak concurrent players
Players now 8Peak in period 527

Game details

Developers
Shadowlight
Publishers
Phoenix Game
Release date
August 4, 2026
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
41
Steam recs
427
Supported languages
6 languages, 2 with full audioSee the list

English (audio) · Simplified Chinese (audio) · Traditional Chinese · Japanese · Korean · Italian

Categories
Single-player, Steam Achievements, DualSense Controller Support +4See the list

Single-player · Steam Achievements · DualSense Controller Support · Partial Controller Support · Steam Cloud · Stats · Family Sharing

PC requirements Recommended

OS
Windows 11 64-bit
Processor
Intel Core i5-12600K / AMD Ryzen 5 7600X
Memory
16 GB RAM
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 / AMD RX 6600 XT
DirectX
Version 12
Storage
4 GB available space

Frequently asked questions

Is Kill The Shadow worth buying?

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Where can I buy Kill The Shadow cheapest?

The best current deal for Kill The Shadow is on Kinguin for $8.01.

That's a 53% discount.

What type of game is Kill The Shadow?

Kill The Shadow is categorized as: Casual, Indie, Adventure, RPG.

What platforms is Kill The Shadow available on?

Kill The Shadow is available on: Windows.

When was Kill The Shadow released?

Kill The Shadow was released on August 4, 2026.

How many people are playing Kill The Shadow?

According to recent data, Kill The Shadow has approximately 8 concurrent players 14 hours ago.

Is Kill The Shadow on sale right now?

Kill The Shadow is currently 53% off on Kinguin for $8.01.

Who made Kill The Shadow?

Developed by: Shadowlight

Published by: Phoenix Game

What are the best deals for Kill The Shadow?

We're currently tracking 4 deals for Kill The Shadow across different stores:

  • Kinguin: $8.01 (-53%)
  • Loaded: $13.39 (-21%)
  • GamersGate: $15.29 (-10%)
  • Steam: $15.29 (-10%)
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