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Explore a mysterious castle in this pixel perfect metroidvania and take on the Shadow King! Upgrades, secrets, combat, and more!

2023ActionIndieAdventure4.99 USDWindows · macOSby Johan Peitz, Bibiki
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    Hellgineers

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Plays great on Steam Deck

Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.

  1. 1

    Super Mombo Quest

    Bounce and stomp through an enormous interconnected world, doing some intense acrobatics and getting huge combos! A superfast precision platformer that mixes up a Metroidvania world with classic Arcade mechanics.

    2021ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. 2

    F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch

    F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch is a Metroidvania action game featuring exploration, intense combat and challenging platforming.

    2021ActionSportsIndie15.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. 3

    Alwa's Legacy

    Alwa’s Legacy is a modern retro game full of dangerous dungeons, mystic items and ancient secrets. Upgrade your magic and choose your own path in this non-linear adventure game brimming with exploration.

    2020ActionIndieAdventure17.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. 4

    Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo

    Are you ready for the first Yoyovania?! In this 2D top-down adventure you'll explore a sprawling urban landscape, reinterpreting your surroundings through your mastery of yoyo tricks. Navigate the city's many districts, fight rival crime bosses, and regain the influence of the Pipistrello family!

    2025ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Shadow King

How much does Shadow King cost?
Shadow King is listed on Steam at 4.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Shadow King?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Shadow King are Overbowed, Kalinur, Astalon: Tears of the Earth.
Who developed Shadow King?
Shadow King was developed by Johan Peitz, Bibiki and published by Apskeppet.

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