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Games like Beyond Shadowgate

The original design of the never-before seen point and click adventure has been brought to life after 30+ years in the vault - Beyond Shadowgate! This new massive game (created by the designer of the original hit Shadowgate and a leading 8-bit adventure studio) is 5 TIMES BIGGER than NES Shadowgate!

2024Adventure17.99 USDDeck VerifiedWindowsby Zojoi LLC., GrahfMetal
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Frequently asked about Beyond Shadowgate

Is Beyond Shadowgate verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Beyond Shadowgate is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does Beyond Shadowgate cost?
Beyond Shadowgate is listed on Steam at 17.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Beyond Shadowgate?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Beyond Shadowgate are Myst, NORCO, Chinatown Detective Agency.
Who developed Beyond Shadowgate?
Beyond Shadowgate was developed by Zojoi LLC., GrahfMetal and published by Zojoi LLC..

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